10 Massive Unanswered Movie Mysteries (That Were Actually Solved)
10. Who Heard Kane Say Rosebud? - Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane is generally considered the best movie ever made, and while most of us know it’s only the second best – nothing beats Kindergarten Cop – some people have loudly whined about a plothole that derails the story.
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In the opening scene, we see Kane whisper “rosebud”, before dying and dropping a snow globe. A reporter is then assigned to find the meaning of this word, and the movie flashes back to Kane’s past to find the truth. But wait! Since nobody was in the room with Kane, how do people know his last words?
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Well for people who actually listened to the movie, they’ll discover Kane’s butler was actually in the room with him; he says as much towards the end, he just wasn't seen earlier for dramatic effect.
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