Casablanca. I’m sure many of you have heard of the movie and is familiar with its big name. You may also know that the film has won 3 Oscars. And although you know that it’s a big deal, you aren’t really bothered to watch a movie from the 40’s. I used to be just like many of you. But think again, because Casablanca is more than just a black and white oldie.
Set in Casablanca in French Ruled Morocco, veteran director Michael Curtiz draws up a touching melodrama war movie like no other. Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, is a cynical man who sticks his neck out for nobody. Ilsa, played by Ingrid Bergman, is desperately fleeing the Nazis with her resistance leader husband, Victor Laszlo, played by Paul Henreid. Only one can escape . Both Ilsa and Laszlo are willing to sacrifice their own freedom to let the other leave Casablanca. Who gets to leave is all up to Rick’s decision.
So what is it that makes this ordinary film so extraordinary? Every aspect of the film work together seamlessly. When you have exquisite cinematography, characters, music, dialogue, and an exceptional storyline, the result is Casablanca, a movie of the century. Casablanca is more than just a great film. It’s an allegory, a shining beacon of excellence, and a tug-of-war of love and warfare. Although it was made during one of the most gruesome bloodshed in history, the film speaks of hope and freedom, bringing aspiration to the gloomy situation then.
Casablanca is now in its 70th anniversary. So why not spend an hour and forty minutes of your time to get a buzz out of a true work of art. After all, it came from a time when film was still art.
Set in Casablanca in French Ruled Morocco, veteran director Michael Curtiz draws up a touching melodrama war movie like no other. Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, is a cynical man who sticks his neck out for nobody. Ilsa, played by Ingrid Bergman, is desperately fleeing the Nazis with her resistance leader husband, Victor Laszlo, played by Paul Henreid. Only one can escape . Both Ilsa and Laszlo are willing to sacrifice their own freedom to let the other leave Casablanca. Who gets to leave is all up to Rick’s decision.
So what is it that makes this ordinary film so extraordinary? Every aspect of the film work together seamlessly. When you have exquisite cinematography, characters, music, dialogue, and an exceptional storyline, the result is Casablanca, a movie of the century. Casablanca is more than just a great film. It’s an allegory, a shining beacon of excellence, and a tug-of-war of love and warfare. Although it was made during one of the most gruesome bloodshed in history, the film speaks of hope and freedom, bringing aspiration to the gloomy situation then.
Casablanca is now in its 70th anniversary. So why not spend an hour and forty minutes of your time to get a buzz out of a true work of art. After all, it came from a time when film was still art.
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