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Casablanca (1942)

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Average Rating: 9/10
Reviews Counted: 59
Fresh: 57 | Rotten: 2

An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

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Average Rating: 7.7/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1

An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

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One of the most beloved American films, this captivating wartime adventure of romance and intrigue from director Michael Curtiz defies standard categorization. Simply put, it is the story of Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a world-weary ex-freedom fighter who runs a nightclub in Casablanca during the early part of WWII. Despite pressure from the local authorities, notably the crafty Capt. Renault (Claude Rains), Rick's cafĂ (C) has become a haven for refugees looking to purchase illicit letters

Feb 15, 2000

Warner Bros. Pictures

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All Critics (59) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (2) | DVD (45)

Nothing short of an invasion could add much to Casablanca.

February 17, 2009 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | Comments (42)
TIME Magazine
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Film should be a solid moneymaker everywhere.

January 28, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety | Comments (3)
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Part of what makes this wartime Hollywood drama (1942) about love and political commitment so fondly remembered is its evocation of a time when the sentiment of this country about certain things appeared to be unified.

December 12, 2006 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
Chicago Reader
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Across seven decades, the Humphrey Bogart-Ingrid Bergman starrer has emerged as Americans' default favorite movie.

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Hollywood Reporter
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Yes, indeed, the Warners here have a picture which makes the spine tingle and the heart take a leap.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
New York Times
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The greatest pleasure anyone can derive from this movie comes through simply watching it.

March 22, 2001 Full Review Source: ReelViews | Comment
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Every kid should see this Bogart classic.

December 22, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comments (4)
Common Sense Media

Although it was made in 1942, "Casablanca" is still the greatest romantic drama ever made.

April 19, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | Comments (3)
ColeSmithey.com

This is it. The best movie ever made.

January 20, 2009 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | Comments (9)
DVDTalk.com

This handsomely packaged three-disc DVD box set is jam-packed with extras, meant to please fans and cinema history buffs alike.

December 13, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

The movie has a peculiar magic to it, and it's in the richness of its details that mostly go unnoticed because of the film's pace.

December 13, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

What more can a person say about a movie that defines the word classic? (Blu-ray Ultimate Collector's Edition)

November 26, 2008 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

It is the product of numerous accidents, all of them happy, and I laugh, cry and have my better instincts appealed to whenever I see it.

February 19, 2008 Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | Comment
Observer [UK]

It is one of the most timeless of all movies in terms of topic, emotion, acting and motivation.

June 13, 2007 Full Review Source: Zertinet Movies | Comments (6)
Zertinet Movies

There's a reason the world loves this wartime film, now digitally restored: more memorable dialogue than should be strictly legal, heartbreaking performances from the two leads and a plot that works with Swiss-watch precision.

February 16, 2007 Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph | Comment
Daily Telegraph

Irresistible, big-hearted film-making.

February 16, 2007 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | Comment
Guardian [UK]

Rightly one of the most popular - if not the most popular - films of all time.

February 16, 2007 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment

As time goes by, the appeal of Casablanca shows no sign of diminishing.

February 16, 2007 Full Review Source: BBC | Comments (2)

One of those rare films where every shot and every quotable line of dialogue counts, there's not a dead patch in Casablanca.

February 14, 2007 Full Review Source: Total Film | Comment (1)
Total Film

It is a true timeless classic and will stay so as long as time goes by.

February 10, 2007 Full Review Source: Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) | Comments (20)
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
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Audience Reviews for Casablanca

A joy to watch over and over, this one has everything going for it.

November 13, 2011
Graham Jones

Super Reviewer

One of the most perfect movies ever made. Everything from the story, the pacing, the dialogue and the casting are flawless. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are phenomenal. A must see for any movie fan in general.

July 24, 2011
Christopher Heim

Super Reviewer

    1. Capt. Louis Renault: [after Rick pulls a gun on him] Have you lost your mind?
    2. Rick Blaine: I have. Sit down!
    3. Capt. Louis Renault: Put that gun down!
    4. Rick Blaine: I don't want to shoot you, but I will if you take one more step!
    5. Capt. Louis Renault: [With amusement] Under the circumstances I will sit down.
    – Submitted by Joe R (22 days ago)
    1. Rick Blaine: [reading] Are my eyes really brown?
    – Submitted by Joseph M (23 days ago)
    1. Rick Blaine: Here's looking at you, kid.
    – Submitted by Eric H (39 days ago)
    1. Rick Blaine: [when asked his nationality] I'm a Drunkard.
    – Submitted by Dan F (39 days ago)
    1. Capt. Louis Renault: I'm shocked that there is gambling in this establishment.
    2. Waiter: Sir here are your winnings.
    – Submitted by Oscar L (41 days ago)

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