(7.5) My Appreciation For The Film Has Lessened, Though Still A Classic And Worth Watching

Rating: 7/10 (29 March 2020)

My appreciation for the movie has lessened each time I have watched it. To be sure it has a lovely and iconic ending which I still love. But I never enjoyed the flashback to Paris. Nor do I like the opening 5-10 minutes. All the best scenes (apart from the last one) take place at Ricks. Which are, in my opinion, the best reasons to watch the film. Bogart is mostly good, even really good at times, and the supporting cast is strong. Though I do not find Bergman all that alluring, despite her beauty. Is this a classic movie? Definitely. Flawed? I think so.