Casablanca is considered by many to be one of the best film ever made. After watching it last night, I agree wholeheartedly.
Taking place in Casablanca, Morocco, just before the US entered the Second World War, the film features an all-star cast including Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Raines. While the majority of the film takes place inside Rick's (Bogart) club, it still exudes an air of exotic mystery and danger.
Honestly, I was amazed at Humphrey Bogart. He always has the same uninterested look on his face, always talks in the same disinterested monotone, yet he manages somehow to convey so much emotion to the audience Even so, at the same time it's difficult to know what he's thinking. Claude Rains' Captain Renault, on the other hand, is the polar opposite Bogart's Rick. Perpetually good-humored, with an always-ready chuckle, he's the perfect foil for Rick's eternally-grumpy attitude. It's truly amazing to see these two friendly enemies continually spar good-naturedly against each other. Although it's clear that the two characters do not fully trust or even like each other, the "beautiful friendship" that emerges at the film's end didn't come as much of a surprise. Conversely, even though I knew how the film ended, I was still shocked by the climactic twist.
Unfortunately, due to the film's legendary status, many lines and scenes have become cliche. Here's my take on that: who cares? Casablanca is one of the greatest films ever made, and YOU MUST WATCH IT!!!!!!!!!
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