Casa de Bogart

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2004)

Whoever discovered Humphrey Bogart as an actor, was a genius; someone that noticed a great talent and persona when they saw it. If Bogart hadn't been introduced into the movie business, one of the greatest love stories ever filmed couldn't have been possible. Without Bogart, Casablanca as a whole, probably would have failed.	This is a movie for big love story fans, (which this reviewer is not.) A finely crafted plot with all the little bumps along the way, which modern audiences have become accustomed to. With a cohesive cast including the stunning Ingrid Bergman and the man himself, Humphrey Bogart, Casablanca makes a very believable romance out of the era's biggest stars. An original mold for the all too familiar `love triangle'.	Even though Bogart is the main star of the movie, he doesn't quite steal the picture. There are numerous other great performances, like that of Claude Rains as Capt. Louis Renault, and the slightly eerie portrayal of Ugarte, by the fantastic Peter Lorre. The direction isn't astounding, but it does well not to distract the viewer from the great story. Who really needs fancy camera tricks if you have some of the best actors and a really enthralling story?	Perhaps ranked a little too highly by critics, (AFI #2) Casablanca is still the original love story. It has been copied by many imitators for its tension, legendary wit and quotable quotes. Not the greatest American movie ever made, but is has been very influential upon the genre and on countless other films since. A must see for any film buff.

Overall rating for Casablanca : A-