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• Eugene B

  
  A timeless classic filled with laughter, suspense, drama and romance. Casablanca's brilliance in dialogue and chemistry from Bogart and Bergman compile on to make this film, arguably, the symbolic motion picture of Hollywood cinema. 4.5/5

• Carlos M

  
  An undeniable classic that is forever charming and irresistible, even if also far from perfect - the characters, for instance, do not always act consistently with their personalities. But we'll always have the love, the classic lines, the timeless scenes and that unforgettable… More
  An undeniable classic that is forever charming and irresistible, even if also far from perfect - the characters, for instance, do not always act consistently with their personalities. But we'll always have the love, the classic lines, the timeless scenes and that unforgettable tune.

• Eliza N

  
  Casablanca: This movie appears at lists for best love stories of all time,listed with predictable ,every day chick flick stories as if there is no difference . But there is! At first you may guess that's another film noir (obviously) but no,this is not it's basic… More
  Casablanca: This movie appears at lists for best love stories of all time,listed with predictable ,every day chick flick stories as if there is no difference . But there is! At first you may guess that's another film noir (obviously) but no,this is not it's basic difference. Quality...that is the right word,is what you can not find anymore in any of the romantic movies we watch nowadays. The slight and smooth expression of the feeling between the characters,the electrifying looks and the speaking silence are enough to give to the all time classic "you find true love once " a qualified point of view ,without having to interfere into cheap ways of expressing it by a sex scene or another happy ending. Concluding with an advice : If you are searching for fairytales,well,don't bother watching it !

• Albert K

  
  It's true -- "Casablanca" is purely a masterpiece. Don't be scared by its age -- as Rottentomatoes' consensus review puts it, "...'Casablanca' has only improved with age." Now, one may not find eye-poppingly gorgeous scenes within… More
  It's true -- "Casablanca" is purely a masterpiece. Don't be scared by its age -- as Rottentomatoes' consensus review puts it, "...'Casablanca' has only improved with age." Now, one may not find eye-poppingly gorgeous scenes within "Casablanca", but that's not its point. Everything works to accentuate and deliver the most compelling drama for the narrative that it provides, right down to the cinematography, the acting, the direction, and writing. The craftsmanship found here is at the top of its game, and in a way, it's because it's "invisible" -- invisible meaning that everything is a foreground to push the narrative to the plate. What we've come to know as "contemporary" Hollywood filmmaking may not be so contemporary afterall; it's all but an emulation of "Casablanca"'s exquisite style. Yes, "Casablanca" is --and I'm quick to say, still is -- the industry standard for how to make a grade-A quality film. The quick cuts, flawless editing, superbly-paced, and crisp writing found in today's movies are directly influenced from this film. Flawless techniques and execution is nothing without an engrossing narrative, and unfortunately, romantic films tend to only be strong-suited in the romantic story-arc alone; "Casablanca" fails in neither of these departments. The narrative's presented with such finesse and thought that all the emotions one goes through with the characters are seamlessly natural. "Casablanca" is the definitive film that forever changed Hollywood's standard for filmmaking. Everything, in a macro or micro scale, is done in spectacular fashion. Yes, it's made in the 1940's, and yes, it is in black-and-white. So what? Throw that mentality out the window. Though everyone within the film wants to get out of Casablanca, you'll find me there, tantalizing over such a meticulously, well-made film.

• paul o

  
  It sets itself to be an epic and proves it can be one after the first 15 minutes. With an amazing cast and beautiful story, Casablanca is groundbreaking in every way.

• Mark H

  
  It's clear why this has become the standard by which all romances are judged. Casablanca is a script of Swiss watch precision. It breezes by in a brief 102 minutes. Not a single moment is wasted, not a solitary misplaced word. It's surprising that this drama set during World… More
  It's clear why this has become the standard by which all romances are judged. Casablanca is a script of Swiss watch precision. It breezes by in a brief 102 minutes. Not a single moment is wasted, not a solitary misplaced word. It's surprising that this drama set during World War II contains no battles, no extended fist fights, and no reliance on any physical action whatsoever. The one altercation that erupts in the bar is quickly ended by Rick. What we do have is one famous scene after another. Just try and not feel a tinge of French patriotism when the cafe patrons sing La Marseillaise drowning out the Nazi's rendition of Die Wacht am Rhein. What still fascinates is the depth of emotion that emanates merely from the written word. The script, which won the Academy Award, is amongst the greatest of all time. The writing is a treasure trove of classic lines that are some the most recognizable ever written. That climax at the airport is the perfect culmination of any plot ever committed to celluloid. It feels so right. Perhaps the freshness of the scene is somewhat lessened by the familiarity of the dialogue. But that's merely a tribute to how enduring those phrases remain. Casablanca is an original that single handedly justifies the importance of the film medium.

• Film C

  
  Well Finally i've seen the very classic movie Casablanca, do i think its worth all the anticipation prior to watching it and do i believe its worth the exceptional reviews, probably not no, Its certainly not a movie id watch again and although a short movie i thought it would… More
  Well Finally i've seen the very classic movie Casablanca, do i think its worth all the anticipation prior to watching it and do i believe its worth the exceptional reviews, probably not no, Its certainly not a movie id watch again and although a short movie i thought it would never end! Romance movies are always hard to engage me as there is nothing much going on, a few comical moments provided by Bogart and Rains but not enough to make me love the movie, the iconic phrases as well i didnt miss and they were great, but as a whole i didnt enjoy the movie that much!

• Lucas M

  
  One of the greatest and beloved love stories of the "Golden Years of Hollywood", an original script with essential acting and direction. Fresh.

• Alexander D

  
  CASABLANCA, unfortunately, suffers from the same two things that plague almost every movie released prior to the 1960s. It tends to be slow and trashy. Somehow, I actually teared up a bit within the last twenty minutes of the film. It's not often I'm as interested in a film… More
  CASABLANCA, unfortunately, suffers from the same two things that plague almost every movie released prior to the 1960s. It tends to be slow and trashy. Somehow, I actually teared up a bit within the last twenty minutes of the film. It's not often I'm as interested in a film so dated as I was here, nor is it often for ANY film to move me. The best part of CASABLANCA may have been the performances of Bogart and Bergman. The two of them are powerful enough in their roles to make for what would pass for a film of today's era, with a few necessary touches. Like I said, CASABLANCA enjoys all the honor it deserves. http://themoviefreakblog.WordPress.com/2012/03/21/review-casablanca

• Graham J

  
  A joy to watch over and over, this one has everything going for it.

• Christopher H

  
  One of the most perfect movies ever made. Everything from the story, the pacing, the dialogue and the casting are flawless. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are phenomenal. A must see for any movie fan in general.

• KJ P

  
  Casablanca is definitely brilliant filmmaking for it's time, although it does show it's age and it's slow pace makes a few scenes hard to get through, but I love this movie and everyone in it. The story is a little bit predictable, with a few twists to make you smile in… More
  Casablanca is definitely brilliant filmmaking for it's time, although it does show it's age and it's slow pace makes a few scenes hard to get through, but I love this movie and everyone in it. The story is a little bit predictable, with a few twists to make you smile in the end, the cinematography is great, the acting is quite believable, and the famous quotes make the screen light right up. This is easily one of the best romance films ever made, but I do think it is over-praised and may let many people down who watch it today. I got exactly what I was expecting going in. Therefore, it is a fantastic romance film at heart, with amazing dialogue and conclusion that will have your heart-pounding. Amazing film!

• Jim C

  
  Casablanca isconsidered on of the greatest films in cinematic history, and its no secret why. The plot is a slow story where we learn more and more as we go along, and we grow to really care about the characters and we start to really fall in live with the story and how perfect every… More
  Casablanca isconsidered on of the greatest films in cinematic history, and its no secret why. The plot is a slow story where we learn more and more as we go along, and we grow to really care about the characters and we start to really fall in live with the story and how perfect every moment is. Humphry Bogart is called single greatest actor in history, and everybody knows why, because his role in this film was so monumentally amazing and is one of the greatest roles in film history. The entire cast also does monumental work and I can honestly say this was one of the best film casts I have ever seen. Casablanca is a work of art, it is so great that the entire world loves it and its greatness is known worldwide, and it honestly deserves every piece of recognition it gets.

• Matheus C

  
  It was really amazing to watch this with the RTE Orchestra playing the soundtrack live (their rendition of Le Marseillaise was breathtaking). The film is one of those of cinema's sacred cows which actually deserve their status, a monument for all that Hollywood still stands for.… More
  It was really amazing to watch this with the RTE Orchestra playing the soundtrack live (their rendition of Le Marseillaise was breathtaking). The film is one of those of cinema's sacred cows which actually deserve their status, a monument for all that Hollywood still stands for. And I don't care if she's dead: Ingrid Bergman is still probably the only woman I'd fall in love with

• Everett J

  
  This is number 3 on AFI's top 100, and many actually put it at number 1. Honestly, I just didn't think it was all that great. I mean there are some great, iconic moments in this movie, but as a whole it's kind of boring. The romance is terrific, even though I think… More
  This is number 3 on AFI's top 100, and many actually put it at number 1. Honestly, I just didn't think it was all that great. I mean there are some great, iconic moments in this movie, but as a whole it's kind of boring. The romance is terrific, even though I think they needed more scenes together. The film works best when Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are with one another. When they are apart, the movie kind of drags and comes to a stand still. I'll give the movie this, their on screen romance is one of the best love stories ever(even if it is slow). Made in 1943, it has aged nicely, but I imagine it was still boring for a movie back then as well. The movie has some of the best quotes ever in film, but between the fantastic lines are endless amounts of meaningless dialogue. If you put this movie in your top 10 of all time, good for you, but we have very different tastes. Good for a one time watch, just to say you've seen "Casablanca", but I doubt I'll return for another visit anytime soon.

• Jameson W

  
  Review and official rating coming after a second viewing.

• Jay H

  
  There's a reason the "classics" are classics. This is a remarkably entertaining film, one of the greatest love stories of all time. But even behind the classic plot is an incredible screenplay, featuring such humorous banter between the characters at times that the… More
  There's a reason the "classics" are classics. This is a remarkably entertaining film, one of the greatest love stories of all time. But even behind the classic plot is an incredible screenplay, featuring such humorous banter between the characters at times that the film could almost be classified as a comedy. If you haven't seen "Casablanca," do yourself a favor and find a copy at once.

• Jeff "

  
  I finally got around to seeing this cinematic classic. Casablanca is of film's greatest epics, and its no secret why. I did love the film and I think its one of the best romance films to be put on celluloid. The power of Casablanca is unmatched by any film in history. The story… More
  I finally got around to seeing this cinematic classic. Casablanca is of film's greatest epics, and its no secret why. I did love the film and I think its one of the best romance films to be put on celluloid. The power of Casablanca is unmatched by any film in history. The story is actually fairly simple, but the characters are so well developed and the dialogue is so well written that it's a solid picture. Even if one doesn't like Casablanca, they cannot dismiss it as a piece of trash. The performances in this film are phenomenal and of course the film is filled with some of the most memorable dialogue in film. Beautifully filmed in black & white as was the standard of the time, Casablanca is one of the definitive classic films that remains one of the greatest stories ever told on film. Everything about the picture is beautiful. Masterpiece applies to Casablanca, the word has been constantly misused by today's audiences to describe trash, but Casablanca is a true masterpiece of cinema, a film that has remained a classic for decades, and will remain a definitive, masterful classic for many years to come. The film is the true definition of a real masterpiece. This is a film thats still refreshing to watch today as it was when first released. Even if people dislike the film, the untarnished legacy of Casablanca speaks for itself.

• Tsubaki S

  
  I couldn't care much for the romance, but i guess that's me being wrong and not the movie doing it wrong. Too idealistic for me, everything else is well done, but i prefer to see Bogart in different stuff.

• Cassie H

  
  I very much enjoyed this even though it was a rented movie and some of the spots in the movie froze it was a good movie. Bogart and Bergman are fantastic! :)

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