Classic

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2017)

"Casablanca" (1942) is the golden standard for film even with a few minor flaws. The movie is about nightclub owner, Richard "Rick" Blaine played by Humphrey Bogart, and his vision on life as he knows it. He is faced with tough decisions that he easily overcomes or easily pushes away until his one true love, Ilsa Lund played by Ingrid Bergman, appears on his doorstep.
The scripting in this film is "cheesy" by modern day conversations standards, but is still powerful. If you watch this film, you will find yourself quoting some of these famous lines. Every shot is intentional. Michael Curtiz shoots with a purpose. If a scene is intended for you to feel an emotion, Curtiz shoots in a way to help you feel that emotion.
The film is visually black and white, but mentally colorful. Rick is the man men want to be. Tough as nails with a soft spot that no one knows, but himself. If you want to know how to effectively tell an emotionally entertaining story, this is the film to watch.