The highest state of life is probably like Rick

Rating: 8/10 (21 April 2020)

As the protagonist of Casablanca, Rick runs an American coffee in Casablanca, the pearl of North Africa. It can also be said to be a bar. No one knows his past, no one knows why he came to Casablanca. Rick 's coffee shop became the main trading location for the Casablanca pass, and because of his management, police chief Renault turned a blind eye to it. It wasn't until the arrival of the leader of the Resistance Army Victor and his wife Ilsa that all this was broken, followed by the German major who was staring at him. When Ilsa stepped into Rick's cafe for the first time, all of their memories returned to Paris. The two people admired each other and loved each other. Rick's romance moved Ilsa, and Rick's silent support for the rebels also made Ilsa appreciate. But Ilsa has entrusted Victor with him for life. Soon, the Germans captured Paris and Rick decided to take Ilsa to Casablanca. At this time, Ilsa accidentally learned that Victor had escaped from the German concentration camp. The dilemma, she chose to leave Rick, leaving Rick to wait alone in the rain. Over time, Ilsa is still the former Ilsa, but Rick is no longer like the previous Rick. He looks cold and ruthless, bureaucratic, and profit-seeking, and because Ilsa's betrayal can not be relieved for a long time, this image of Rick undoubtedly makes Ilsa feel lost. But Rick actually didn't change at all. He first agreed to hide the exit certificates of the Victors for the arrested dealer Ugarte, and provided the money for the exit certificate for a couple who wanted to leave Casablanca to settle in New York. Director Renault 's gun forced him to let Victor and his wife leave the country, and at the airport Ilsa expressed Rick 's willingness to stay in Casablanca with him for the rest of his life. The German major who was going to block was sent to Xitian, and he left Casablanca with the tacit consent of the police chief. In the troubled times, Rick loves Ilsa so persistently. At the Paris station, he continues to wait even if he is soaked. Even if he thinks that he is hurt by Ilsa, he still wants to listen to her explain the matter. Under the cold mask, Rick is willing to pay any price for the beloved person and career, and is also willing to accomplish the career and love of others. Pleasant bureaucracy has become his amulet in troubled times. Rick is clever and hides his enthusiasm with coldness. He insists on pursuing love but is tolerant to his lover who hurt himself in the past. Rick has no handsome appearance, but his charm is infinite. As Renault said, no woman will fall in love with Rick. Maybe the highest state of being is like Rick