A true cinematic masterpiece. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman give the top performances of their career. Paul Heinreid, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet give fine roles. Claude rains steals the picture as the police officer. This is one of the greatest films ever made and will continue as time goes by.
I have seen this movie on the small screen so many times that I can repeat almost every line verbatim. However, when I saw it on the big screen in 1992 for its 50 year anniversary, I was surprised how much of the little things in it I missed. It was a great treat to see it on the big screen.
CASABLANCA is the answer to two questions: "What is the greatest Hollywood studio movie?" and "What is the ultimate Warner Brothers movie?". Claude Rains Rocks.
great film - my grandfather once told me about the first time he saw this film in a theatre. There were a lot of army guys in the audience who were stationed over there (my grandfather included). He said half way thru the film one of the guys stood up and yelled at the screen "That's not Casablanca - where all the shit in the streets!" Apparently, Public lavatories were somewhat scarce in that city, to put it politely.
I didn't realize until recently that the studio was able to save some money by using some of the same sets for Casablanca as for the 1943 version of The Desert Song. It's interesting to view the two films back-to-back. (The Desert Song took longer to be released, perhaps because it was meant to make a bigger splash than Casablanca, given that it was shot in color -- also, the US government was worried about international tensions due to some of the dialogue. Ironic since in retrospect, Casablanca arguably had much more political material!)
The most truthful statement you said was: We don't make movies like this anymore, who would we get to play these parts? So sad, and the number one reason I don't watch new movies very often.
The problem with films now isn't the acting. It's the writing and subject matter. Right now it's all Chinese martial arts and explosions. Television is actually better than ever (if you don't count the dreary network crap) but films are just a waste of time.
All cards on the table, Casablanca is my favorite film of all time. It's an easy, common answer I'm sure but true nonetheless. I hope John Landis would be pleased to know one of his films rounds out my Top 3!
I will only believe Casablanca as a great love story if it involved Bogart's and Rains' characters Rick and Louie. "This looks like the start of a beautiful friendship." Wink wink. And it's not because I think Ingrid Bergman has the face that could launch a few hundred ships but has a personality that could sink a thousand. No, not that, never that.
I love it, too. But not the ending. You don't give up real love for a "gesture." Who's gonna give up Ingrid Bergman?! EDIT: And besides, ignoring for the moment the contrivance of the "ultra -documents," Bogart could have instead said: I want you out for your safety, I want him out because he's uniquely important for the world now, and...I'll work out my own escape and meet you in...wherever." And THEN, what's the consistency in her being "all smiles" at Rick's gesture. Does she just get passed around between these guys, at THEIR whim? Why doesn't she have anything to say about it? What happened to her great love that she rediscovered with Rick? In the end, it doesn't really make sense.
A true cinematic masterpiece. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman give the top performances of their career. Paul Heinreid, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet give fine roles. Claude rains steals the picture as the police officer. This is one of the greatest films ever made and will continue as time goes by.
I have seen this movie on the small screen so many times that I can repeat almost every line verbatim. However, when I saw it on the big screen in 1992 for its 50 year anniversary, I was surprised how much of the little things in it I missed. It was a great treat to see it on the big screen.
I think this is a better film than Citizen Kane. Probably the best film Hollywood ever made.
Another great spot by Landis and I totally agree with him.
"Casablanca" (1943) is one of my favorite movies. I think it is fabulous movie. And it certainly deserved the Best Picture Oscar in my opinion!
CASABLANCA is the answer to two questions: "What is the greatest Hollywood studio movie?" and "What is the ultimate Warner Brothers movie?". Claude Rains Rocks.
great film - my grandfather once told me about the first time he saw this film in a theatre. There were a lot of army guys in the audience who were stationed over there (my grandfather included). He said half way thru the film one of the guys stood up and yelled at the screen "That's not Casablanca - where all the shit in the streets!" Apparently, Public lavatories were somewhat scarce in that city, to put it politely.
I would give anything to just sit and have coffee with Landis. Just to listen to him :)
He can tell you the helicopter scene is safe
Listen to the Trailers From Hell, and Ileana Douglass’ podcasts-and get ready for three awesome hours of Landis talkin’ movies!!👍
@@FIREBRAND38 Do you whine like this all the time in the real world? 😁
How can you top this film? It's remains a outstanding movie to this day. Quality has staying power...
QUE TIEMPOS SEÑOR DON SIMÓN.
Bogart does say “I thought I told you never play that again!”!
I didn't realize until recently that the studio was able to save some money by using some of the same sets for Casablanca as for the 1943 version of The Desert Song. It's interesting to view the two films back-to-back. (The Desert Song took longer to be released, perhaps because it was meant to make a bigger splash than Casablanca, given that it was shot in color -- also, the US government was worried about international tensions due to some of the dialogue. Ironic since in retrospect, Casablanca arguably had much more political material!)
The stars aligned for this movie. Right down to every uncredited speaking part.
The most truthful statement you said was: We don't make movies like this anymore, who would we get to play these parts? So sad, and the number one reason I don't watch new movies very often.
The problem with films now isn't the acting. It's the writing and subject matter. Right now it's all Chinese martial arts and explosions. Television is actually better than ever (if you don't count the dreary network crap) but films are just a waste of time.
Not much screen space for Claude in the trailer!
This is the greatest Film ever made in Hollywood.
All cards on the table, Casablanca is my favorite film of all time. It's an easy, common answer I'm sure but true nonetheless.
I hope John Landis would be pleased to know one of his films rounds out my Top 3!
I will only believe Casablanca as a great love story if it involved Bogart's and Rains' characters Rick and Louie.
"This looks like the start of a beautiful friendship." Wink wink.
And it's not because I think Ingrid Bergman has the face that could launch a few hundred ships but has a personality that could sink a thousand. No, not that, never that.
I love it, too. But not the ending. You don't give up real love for a "gesture." Who's gonna give up Ingrid Bergman?! EDIT: And besides, ignoring for the moment the contrivance of the "ultra -documents," Bogart could have instead said: I want you out for your safety, I want him out because he's uniquely important for the world now, and...I'll work out my own escape and meet you in...wherever." And THEN, what's the consistency in her being "all smiles" at Rick's gesture. Does she just get passed around between these guys, at THEIR whim? Why doesn't she have anything to say about it? What happened to her great love that she rediscovered with Rick? In the end, it doesn't really make sense.
Wait..... Is this a Marvel movie or DC?
hi jack.
very bad movie
patrick kever Your comments on these videos are so insightful. Please keep enlightening us.
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This is just one more desperate cry for attention from Patrick. 😂