Classic Casablanca

Rating: Null/10 (19 October 2011)

Casablanca is an excellent classic. I don't know any other movie which could stay in the same set for most of the movie, and yet still be captivating. The opening of the film is creative with the voice over as we travel along the globe from Germany to Casablanca to Lisbon. A great opening sets us up for a great film; one of the greatest of all time? Perhaps, but nonetheless a wonderful masterpiece.
Humphrey Bogart was excellent. This was the first movie I've seen of his, and everyone said this was a challenge because this was his first lead romantic role. Being my first movie, I could not tell that this was his first role in a romantic lead. He was excellent, and nothing but excellence showed. Bergman was excellent and beautiful in her lead actress role and really made Ilsa who she was. She took the role and made it her own.
The storyline was interesting, but contained a lot of dialogue, and most of it took place in Rick's. This was the only downfall, but despite this it was still entertaining.