Movies become art. If they’re good... You must have heard something about this one.
Entitled because of the Moroccan city in which the story takes place, Casablanca is a drama of epical proportions. It has historical and political relevance, but, on the contrary to many other classic movies -such as Gone with the wind-, this one remains timeless. And that’s the value of it.
It may be black and white but the script seems so timeless that it can transport you to the troubled times of the WWII and even there, you will feel trapped by the love triangle and the intricate events around it.
The cast is perfect: Ingrid Bergman it’s both beautiful and a good actress and Humphrey Bogart it’s absolutely outstanding as Rick Blaine. His performance has become an early example of complex characters in movie history.
This is also one of the few movies which have conquered both critics and audience thanks to a combination of factors that makes it commercial and artistic: Cast, screenplay, music, direction and unbelievable chemistry among characters.
It also includes one of the most memorable songs on a motion picture soundtrack: As time goes by. But I assure you that is only after you listening to it on the context of this drama that you will learn -the hard way-, that...
And finally, it’s thanks to that excellent script that we have some of the most memorable lines in movies:A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.The fundamental things apply
As time goes by.
We’ll always have Paris!
To sum up: You cannot say you are a movie fan if you haven't watched Casablanca yet!
Facts: It won 3 Oscars including Best Picture. USA, 1942. If you want to know more facts go to: IMDd Casablanca
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