very good

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2014)

In my opinion this was a very well made film. Although I was not much intrigued with the plot following Rick Blaine and his attempts to help a former lover escape pre world war two Europe, I still found that other aspects of the film outweighed this shortcoming. The photography and cinematography are outstanding, especially during shots within Rick's Café. During these scenes, the use of contrast, hard, and soft lighting along with the visual effect of shadows stands out to the viewer. The director also creates a sense of realism within the café. The acting is also notable, especially that of Humphrey Bogart who plays the lead role of Rick. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone interested older films, despite the weak plot, the quality of movie making shines through.