An all time classic!

Rating: 8/10 (26 April 2004)

Set in 1943 during World War II, "Casablanca" depicts a story of two people that seem to fall in love at the wrong. Among the bombing of countries, the axis and allies and the Nazis marching in and out of countries, some how these two people found love. Probably one of the most romantic movies of all time, "Casablanca" is an all time classic.
"Casablanca", rated #2 on AFI's top 100 movies of the century, deserves it's eight Oscar nomination and winner of three. When it was released in 1943 America was fully entering World War II. While the Nazis were invading France and everyone else trying to move to the Americas, A beautiful film was being depicting a love story of two unfolded on screen. This movie, with it's ever so famously quotable lines, could have been easy for men and women of that era to relate to. As Rick had to say goodbye to Elsa, many men and women of that time were saying goodbye to each other, as then men took off for war.
Some may say "Casablanca" is too dialogued and not enough action, that was just the point. Though it may have been set in a time when action was plentiful, this movie was more about dialog and acting. Just like a great writer, it takes time to understand their writing. "Casablanca" takes more understanding, then the car racing people killing and risque make out scenes of today, but it is well worth the time.
Rick (Humphrey Bogart) may come of as a tough never been in love before kind of guy. He hides a much softer side and only one woman can bring out, Elsa. Elsa is played by Ingrid Verdman. That felt she has married the wrong man. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Verdman act extremely well with one another. Bogart's scene where he remembers his past comes off convincing as he cries his problems into a bottle of alcohol.
Although not much action shots are seen among this movie to make it amazing, the story itself comes off interesting. Taking the time out to understanding "Casablanca" may make the film more enjoyable than it seems. This romantic movie set in the time of war comes out to be one of the best or well known movies of all time. Whether you've seen it or not, you've probably heard of it. Maybe this could be why "Casablanca" is such an highly acclaimed film.