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One of the most beloved American films, this captivating wartime adventure of romance and intrigue from director Michael Curtiz defies standard categorization. Simply put, it is the story of Rick Blai... read more read more...ne (Humphrey Bogart), a world-weary ex-freedom fighter who runs a nightclub in Casablanca during the early part of WWII. Despite pressure from the local authorities, notably the crafty Capt. Renault (Claude Rains), Rick's cafĂ (C) has become a haven for refugees looking to purchase illicit letters of transit which will allow them to escape to America. One day, to Rick's great surprise, he is approached by the famed rebel Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) and his wife, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), Rick's true love who deserted him when the Nazis invaded Paris. She still wants Victor to escape to America, but now that she's renewed her love for Rick, she wants to stay behind in Casablanca. "You must do the thinking for both of us," she says to Rick. He does, and his plan brings the story to its satisfyingly logical, if not entirely happy, conclusion. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Release Date: June 1, 1943

Keywords: war, white, quotable, old, romance

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DVD Release Date: February 15, 2000

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  • fb1442511448
    January 16, 2013
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    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
  • blacksheepboy
    November 26, 2012
    blacksheepboy
    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.
  • MrsInsomnia
    September 28, 2012
    MrsInsomnia
    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.
    Qua... read morelity...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 !
  • fb1463751009
    August 27, 2012
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    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. Everyth... read moreing 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.
  • paulkoh110
    August 2, 2012
    paulkoh110
    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.
  • hobster1
    June 4, 2012
    hobster1
    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 ... read moreII 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.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    May 19, 2012
    FiLmCrAzY
    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 nev... read moreer 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!
  • fb100002359227440
    March 25, 2012
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    One of the greatest and beloved love stories of the "Golden Years of Hollywood", an original script with essential acting and direction. Fresh.
  • spielberg00
    March 22, 2012
    spielberg00
    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 da... read moreted 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
  • fb1664868775
    November 13, 2011
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    A joy to watch over and over, this one has everything going for it.

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Critic Reviews

David Denby
February 19, 2013
David Denby, New Yorker

Casablanca is the most sociable, the most companionable film ever made. Life as an endless party. Full Review

February 17, 2009
TIME Magazine

Nothing short of an invasion could add much to Casablanca. Full Review

Variety Staff
January 28, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

Film should be a solid moneymaker everywhere. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
December 12, 2006
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Part of what makes this wartime Hollywood drama (1942) about love and political commitment so fondly remembered is its evocation of a time when the sentiment of this country about certain things appea... Full Review

June 24, 2006
Time Out

There are some great supporting performances, and much of the dialogue has become history. Full Review

Douglas Pratt
August 13, 2003
Douglas Pratt, Hollywood Reporter

Across seven decades, the Humphrey Bogart-Ingrid Bergman starrer has emerged as Americans' default favorite movie.

Bosley Crowther
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

Yes, indeed, the Warners here have a picture which makes the spine tingle and the heart take a leap. Full Review

James Berardinelli
March 22, 2001
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The greatest pleasure anyone can derive from this movie comes through simply watching it. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Seeing the film over and over again, year after year, I find it never grows over-familiar. It plays like a favorite musical album; the more I know it, the more I like it. Full Review

Neil Smith
February 16, 2013
Neil Smith, Total Film

Whether you return to Casablanca for a nostalgia fix, a guilty pleasure or for the waters, you can be certain there'll be something you didn't notice last time out. Full Review

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