a classic

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 2004)

`Casa Blanca,' is a film directed by Michael Curtiz and released in 1942, which stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Laszlo, Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo, and Claude Rains as Captain Renault. `Casa Blanca' is a classic love story, set during WWII, which stars Rick as the main character. Rick owns a club in Casablanca, which is a popular spot to come for all people wanting to escape to America for a better life. It just so happens Rick's former love interest shows up with her husband who is a very important man as far as the war goes, which interests certain people in very high places. Rick is a very emotionally detached, `tell it how it is,' honest kind of guy, with a mysterious carisma. Some would say what a REAL man is. Rick seems to hide a lot about himself, which draws in viewers in on how Rick will react to situations. Which in itself foreshadows Rick ultimate choice, the right thing to do, or what he feels is right to do. Viewing this film in black and white really brings out the feeling of when this movie was set. Overall, I give this movie an 8.5 out of 10 because it's a classic, and will bring a tear to anyone's eye. This film brings the viewer closer to characters, because the director, as well as the actors, bring their characters to life, making it seem as if this story could have been true.