The best love story of all time

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2006)

This is one of my top 10 favorite films, and it is a landmark in Hollywood history. No one may have known it at the time, but Bogart, Bergman, and the rest of the marvelous crew were putting together a near-flawless script by the Epstein brothers as well as superb acting by the leads. A lot has been made about Bogart and Bergman never talking to each other off screen, but I think that only helped their chemistry. Watch the film again and you can't help but wonder if this isn't the best love story duo ever. Every scene together is so heartwarming and tender it grabs your emotions and doesn't let go. Of course, the ending is perfect since true love contains self-sacrifice, and Rick does just that for Ilsa. A remarkable picture that will stand the test of time. "Here's looking at you, kid." - Rick Blaine