Not the greatest...

Rating: 6/10 (7 November 2012)

After being told time, and time again that this was the greatest film ever made, I had very high hopes. I was excited to see THE film everyone always talks about. After having watched Casablanca, I was depressed that I did not find within it whatever qualities that others have found such reverence for. Perhaps more viewings will reveal it to me in the future, but I've seen this film five times already (as of this writing) and each time I'm left with the same feeling: it's a very good, well-written film, but less than the greatest film ever made. I would not blame anyone for disagreeing with my assessment, but in my reviews, I always strive to be honest and consistent within my own beliefs.