Classic-blanca

Rating: 8/10 (10 March 2010)

This classic love story really delivers. I may even venture so far as to say it is the best romantic movie of all time. Humphrey Bogart's acting is once again phenomenal. He delivers his lines soÂ…coolly. He is very suave and is equally matched by Ingrid Bergman. They have so much on screen chemistry. The flashbacks to Paris add to the whole romance. The audience gets the treat to see their love come full circle. Their final moments together rip your heart to shreds. However, even if you are not into romance as a genre, there is still something to be gained in "Casablanca".
Curtiz's direction is understated and subtle, but that is one of the movie's strong suits. He doesn't let his personal style and need to creatively express himself overpower the plot and take away from the movie. Curtiz's direction adds to the movie and compliments it beautifully. Furthermore, the screenplay is the second cherry on top when it comes to the production.
The scene where the national anthems are dueling each other is powerful. The story is strong because it is about the war but also not about the war at the same time. "Casablanca" instead focuses on people indirectly involved in the war and how this moment in history shapes them.
"Casablanca" is all-in-all a very well crafted movie. A must see.