Obviously a classic, and for good reason

Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2013)

I could quote more lines from this movie than many others without having seen it because of its popularity and importance to popular culture. Yet having seen it a second time I was drawn in more and appreciated the acting and cinematography of the film. I was particularly taken with Humphrey Bogart and the nonchalant Rick, such an American as most of the world sees us! Rains' Renault was also a treat, not to mention Sam. The superimposition of maps was a nice touch, and the contrasting darkness of most of the action in Casablanca against the idyllic glimpse we are given of Paris makes their love despite the short time together convincing. I was told a back story about the time this was made and how it tied to the US involvement in the war before watching the film, and this made the anthems scene quite poignant. Needless to say, it's clear why this is a classic.