Good themes, could be shorter

Rating: 7/10 (21 October 2015)

Casablanca is a good film, however to me it isn't a film I'm going to remember as something great. For people who are more emotionally attached to the events of WWII, I am sure this film provides much more enjoyment.
It feels like it drags on too long. It has a lot of scenes that just feel to me like filler, as they don't contribute in any truly meaningful way. The action, especially the shooting, felt stiff and unnatural. Also the way that the officer calls for backup, but then helps Rick after all seems contrived to just show some conflict at the end. He changed his mind for no apparent reason.