Only "Casablanca" can give you that feeling.

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 1999)

"Casablanca" is one of those films that just seems to get better and better every time you see it. Watching it for the second time, I was able to sort of step back and take in the fine details.
The city after which the film is named has got to be the most memorable movie locale of all time. From Rick's lively bar, to the ominous lighthouse looming in the darkness, to the foggy runway of the airport, the city of Casablanca has more character than many other films have in their characters.
As cynical bar owner Rick Blaine, Humphrey Bogart gives arguably his most distinguished performance. Bogart has the pleasure of delivering some of cinema's most famous lines, and we have the pleasure of receiving them. Ingrid Bergman holds her own against Bogart, although her Ilsa is more subtle.
"Casablanca" is not the greatest film ever made. However, a very strong argument can be made that it is one of the most entertaining. "Casablanca" is not about flashy directing, powerful acting, or an unpredictable story. It is about its unforgettable characters and dialog, richly detailed locale, and that great feeling you get that cannot be described, and that only "Casablanca" can create.