Yeah, it actually is that good

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2005)

I am usually skeptical of older films. Are they relevant, do they still feel fresh, will they connect with this 20-year-old generation-Y'er? Many, even "the classics" do not--"42nd Street," "To Kill A Mockingbird," among others--feel dated, out of touch, irrelevant to my life. Yet "Casablanca" is different. There's something deeply human and personal about the story of Rick and Ilsa, and though even the most cynical viewer may be skeptical at first, one glance at Ingrid Bergman's downy and soulful eyes will dispel any doubts. Everything about this film is pretty much perfect--the script is THE Hollywood script, it is tightly paced and brilliantly plotted. Overall, a true classic that withstands the test of time. Also, makes a great drinking game--you take a shot every time they take one. You'll be on the floor, I swear.