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Rating: Null/10 (29 April 2004)

With a classic that mirrors a time period as well as Casablanca does, it really sets a standard as to what a romance drama should be, as well as a pretty tough movie for others to follow. The dramatic story line of two lovers torn between uncontrollable circumstances is a touching one indeed, but instead of focusing on the obvious attention grabber, the love story, director Michael Curtiz added other elements to this movie such as current events to make for a movie that the audience could relate to better, and get a better perspective for what was happening in the world around them.
Set in a little town in Morocco during WW11, Casablanca was a town for refugees to flee to while in search of exit visas in order to gain a new life. Even with the fictional story, the history is true, which is something that audiences could watch and learn more about during a time when so much chaos was about. Not only that, but audiences today can watch Casablanca and get an idea of what people went through only a few decades ago.

Along with the history, the characters in this movie add a whole other element which makes it unforgettable. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are one dynamic duo. The chemistry between them is so intense, that one could only guess that the two were actually together. Also, Bogart's tough guy persona keeps the audience guessing, one never knows exactly how he'll react to the situations he faces throughout the movie because the whole time he is battling a decision to do what he wants, or to do what's right.

All in all, this was an incredible movie. From the history to the characters, everything was great. There were no bad parts, all the elements tied together so nicely that classic is the only word to describe it, which is what the movie is, a classic.