Superb All the Way

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2001)

Few people need an introduction to this movie, altho there is always a first time for everyone. But also for those who have seen it already, I wish to share a few thoughts. My favorite scene is the singing of La Marseilles; remember, this is a movie about passion and good and evil, altho the ending and many other scenes are also great. I also find it interesting that this was a play before, and many did not think it as effective as a play, but it worked so well as a movie. The backdrop and the skills of film makers can add a lot (and the acting). But although Ingrid Bergman fit in well here, I thought that the acting jobs by Bogart and others, purely in terms of being convincing, were better. Excellent scenery, elegant French culture, so well scripted, and idealistic. Yet altho Rick changed at the end, his person throughout the bulk of the movie allows a good outlet for people feeling life's frustrations. But even for those, it is rousing to have the good ending, isn't it?