really enjoyable, but could be better IMO

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2006)

As a 1980's generation movie fan, I haven't got my sense of "classic" until I see this one. The whole story is very touching, and all the cast have given shining performances to the audience. When you see Rick's frown, you will be able to tell how much pain he suffered and concealed in the deep heart while you don't know whether he will return to the "bright side" or not. All the other actors also done quite well. They may amuse you in a serious way or in a comic way--that is to be discovered by yourself. As time goes by, the song AS Time Goes By has occupied a part of American culture or even a part of the whole world's culture. I have heard it in a couple of advertisements or in the beginning of a TV programme. That was before watching the film. However, it is always like a warm stream running out of my heart each time I hear the song, after I saw it. Everybody has something within, which is extremely unique, precious and beautiful. No matter how many years have past, we can still remember it as something shining. That is the emotion held by Rick and other two main characters in the "crazy world" of WW2, as individuals, as human.
Most people defined it as "perfact", while I think it could be better if the ending is not so dramatic and comfort and "with everyone satisfied". Rick has chosen to fight again for the bright side, maybe for the last time. So he deserved the very punishment that Nazis would give. So Rick could have turned away after the plane's taking off, leaving his fate to audience to guess.If the movie had gone in this way, I could have been even more satisfied because I am quite realistic. However, it is actually made during the war and people need more hope as Rick needed, as time needed. I am also not supposed to question the origin arrangement......
My rating is 9/10