simply great

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2004)

Casablanca, the `All-American' film. Here is the story of two accidental lovers, a classic story line of any movie. Thinking of a love story you think simple sappy love, yet Casablanca is no where near simple, nor sappy.
Being made in 1942, this film isn't your everyday movie with sex, alcohol and more sex. It actually contains a thing called (GASP!) dialogue to reveal how a character is feeling or to explain a situation. And yes, this does get quite long at times, causing any viewer to become quite confused and on the verge of sleeping. Taking this into consideration, a younger viewer would not appreciate this movie as much as an older viewer would.
Getting used to the ambiance of the movie is the hardest part. After that, you may find yourself at the edge of your seat wanting to know more and more of what happened to this couple, Rick and Ilsa. Rick, a `tough, New York American,' isn't the type of guy that would come off as sympathetic or capable of love. Yet, as the movie progresses, you realize that he was once a lot happier and certain events have hardened his heart. Ilsa happened to come into his life at the wrong time, causing her to choose between Rick and, we later find out, her husband. The movie goes on and, once again, in Casablanca, Rick and Ilsa are reunited.	Other than just a love story, people don't really realize that this was also about the political issues going on in 1942, causing people to be able to relate more to the movie then than anyone would be able to now.
Being loved for the past 62 years, this movie is an amazing classic. A great movie for anyone to enjoy and love. I would give this a 9/10 because it is simply great.