Casablanca (DVD, 2000)

In this Oscar winning classic (which certainly ranks as one of the best movies
ever made), American expat Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub -appropriately name
RICKS, during World War II. What he did not expect was that his ex-love, Isla
(Ingrid Bergman) the woman that broke his heart, would show up one night at
his club. Isla hopes that with Ricks help, she and her fugitive husband (Paul
Henreid) can escape to America to carry on his work against the Nazi s. Both
find out that the spark that brought them together years before still burns
brightly in both hearts. This is a must own movie for Romance Classic and
Classic War Story collectors, plus excellent music to listen too during the
flix. GREAT MOVIE-!!

There is real romance in this great movie and its a real nice tale thats set in wartime Morocco among the expatriates there temporarily making things bearable until they can return to be with their own. While some many intend it as a lifestyle choice to live in a foreign land fact is that for most homesickness sets in at some point and you begin to feel alienated and undernourished. The tourism experience was never meant to be permanent. Anyway these are observations I offer, not a comment on the movie itself. It has a magic that is hard to convey and never will be replaced in the minds of its fans. The anti-nazi effort of the other main characters offer an interesting look at individual heroism during this period. A lovely movie with great lines and just great entertainment. Bogart is in top form, in fact he gives us his very greatest performance as a man in love with a truly beautiful gal from the Euro continent.

I may be prejudiced by the fact that I absolutely hate romance. Romantic comedy and musicals I can stand (to an extent, as I don’t like An American in Paris). But I hate pure romance.

I came into the movie thinking it was something like Notorious, romantic suspense or something of that nature. I was incredibly wrong. It was pure romance, pure romance.

Basically the plot is this: Rick (Humphrey Bogart), who runs a bar in Casablanca, where all the refugees go (during WWII), sees an old flame (Ingrid Bergman) again. This recalls the days in Paris shortly before he left. She comes and talks to him. She says she’s married to this guy (Paul Hendrid). Rick had seen them together in his bar. The guy is prominent on the Nazi blacklist and so the Gestapo, who just arrived, want to see to it that he stays in Casablanca. There are some twists and the movie ends.

Seen that way, it seems absurd that anyone could stretch this over the course of a movie an hour and forty minutes long. Frankly it is. Sure, I cut out all the mushy parts and the fancy lines (“Here’s looking at you, kid!”), etc.

Claude Rains and Peter Lorre are the best actors of the bunch. Bergman is okay. Hendrid sort of mutters his lines so it’s hard to understand them. I hate Bogart’s voice—it’s raw, high-pitched and sort of shrill. That and he kind of slurs or has a lisp or something. And his looks—his face looks like a hollowed out corps—haggard. Probably he was on drugs or alcohol.

The opening was horrible. Unnecessary and left me wondering who the movie was going to be about. I mean, I have no problem with establishing shots. But never should the camera stop on a person and should those people have an honest to goodness line (not brushing over). It makes you think the movie’s gonna be about them. But the opening to this movie does that constantly.

People say this is the best movie that has ever been made. I’ll second that, with one minor modification, “it’s the worst movie that has ever been made”. Fine, maybe not the worst. But just plain stupid. Not worth watching again. No tension, no real suspense. It’s a good movie to see what WWII was like (this was made before it was over). Other than that, it stinks on ice.

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It was a Birtday gift and I was concerned that it would not arrive on time, I couldn't get a tracking number or any reassurance as to time of arrival and was told the shipping time is longer than what is advertised on the site. I did arrive wit one day to spare, but I nearly went out to get another copy elsewhere.

I've heard about this movie my whole life but it's an old movie so I was skeptical. I have to say, it was worth watching. I liked the plot and especially the acting. Everything they did was classy, even the way Bogie held his cigarette (I hate smoking - so you know this is a good movie). I was pleasantly surprised and the end was also a surprise. They really don't "make 'em like that anymore".

It´s my FAVORITE movie-I had the VHS, wanted it in DVD. I started looking on ebay because I decided to re-do my room in a casablanca theme. When I saw the great prices on the DVD I made a bid. Now as I decorate my room, I can watch my favorite movie(did I mention I love Bogart-even named my cat after him!)

Many people snicker or stare at me aghastly when I tell them Casablanca is my favorite movie of all time. What was this guy smoking the day he watched that movie?
I have watched this movie at least twenty times. I mean it's not like I saw it in theateres when it came out. I am only in my twenties, but I appreciate good films - color or black and white, new or old, horror or romance. But anyone who doesn't appreciate this movie should honestly go to Antartica and share their views with the penguins. This movie is a classic, a must-have to any collection. Bogart and Bergman are magical. Claude Rains nearly steals the show. And no matter how many times you see it, it will still grab you each time. If you haVen't seen it, take a chance. On a rainy night, by yourself or with your loved one, make some hot cocoa and enjoy.

IT's a True classic must have movie. Many classic lines , great story, acting. There really is nothing bad about this movie

Easily one of the greatest films of all time. Great story. Great period piece. Acting & script are breathtaking. The DVD includes so many bonuses and really contributes to the ambiance that this movie is and always will be special. This movie is not for the person who MUST have modern special effects. Casablanca is a "people" movie about making decisions, personal growth, the greater good, dealing with the past, wrestling with morality, wrestling with personal well-being vs. the greater good. A true "classic" in every sense of the word.

The movie is a wonderful old classic with lots of drama. The love theme is great. A great addition to anyones collection of classics from the past.

This is the mother of all romantic-comedy-drama pictures. It has it all. And its so well written, acted and directed that it might take several generations more to find an equal match.

Love, sacrifice, friendship, loyalty... values that sometimes seems lost in our modern times. This movie is a MUST in every DVD collector.

The best love story of all time. Bogart has a presence in this movie that is unrivaled, and Bergman's angelic visage really adds to the magic of this movie. I will never tire of this movie, as every frame is perfectly shot, every word spoken is magical. The stars and moon were aligned in a way that made this movie one of the best of all time.

I bought the movie for all of the quotes, did you know it is the most misquoted movie? "If you can play it for her, you can play it for me Sam". I enjoyed the old classic video, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a classic.

The previous review does nothing more than insult this movie. Casablaca is one of the true classics. The plot is more than just that he sees an old flame in his refugee bar. Bogart struggles throughout the movie with his old feelings for the woman he loved and the new life he's made for himself in Casablanca.

This movie probably won't appeal to most of the younger audiance today. The was remastered in Technicolor, so it doesn't look as "pretty" as movies today. Also, most, if not all, of the story was more in the script than in the action. It led to some of the most memorable lines in movie history; "here's looking at you kid" , "we'll always have Paris" , "play it again Sam" (which was never actually said, Bogart never said "again"). However, if your from an older generation, are just a sap for classic love stories, or, like me, are from the new generation but still have a soft spot for classics, you'll LOVE this movie. I can't count the time my girlfriend and I curled up together with a bag of popcorn and feel asleep in each others arms.

I bought this DVD for my 88 year old mother who requested it. She wanted to walk down memory lane. I love that I could find it on half.com.

This is a classic movie. Wanted to refresh my memory of what this old movie was all about. Still greatly entertaining

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Another one of the best movies of all time cooler than cool, i realy like the way he carried himself through out the film and went out of his own and helped people and the dedication to the Lady was spectacular a real good inspiration.

I love the DVD and the quality of the disc, no scratches or anything like that, but i did not like that piece of tape that i cant take off on the cover.

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What can I say about Casablanca that hasn'[t already been said. Greatest love story ever put on the big screen. Very sexy without having to show sex. If you have never seen this movie.....BUY IT BUY IT. It is not out dated even after all these years