An exceptional masterpiece. - Stellar performances by Bogart, Bergman, Henreld and Rains - The writing and dialog are extremely well done - Breathtaking scenery and lighting (remember this is the 40s so CGI is unheard of) - Fun music and OST I heard about all the praise the movie received but after watching it, it is now easily in my top movies of all time. Here's looking at you, kid A Classic Gem !

20 minutes in and i'm already in love with Humphrey Bogart

This movie is Humphrey Bogart at his best. He plays the typical cool guy like no one else ever could. Add to that a jilted romance and a backdrop of World War II and you have the makings of an unforgettable movie. There are lots of high rated classics that I found myself disappointed by, but this movie doesn't disappoint at all.

There's a reason if it is considered among the best movies, if not the best. You might think that the story is about a lost love, but I felt it was more about a man that had lost all the passion in his life. The script is tight, with no downtime. The plot keeps developing in a wonderful way, sucking the viewer in. Casablanca had a fast but natural progression, giving it, at least for me, a modern feel. The dialogue is well written (even though you can definitely see that it was intended to be a play) with just enough humour to keep everything moving smoothly. So many great one-liners. Bogart plays the disillusioned Rick perfectly, Heinreid is a superb patriot and Bergman is a fantastic love interest that is not just there to look pretty. The characters, all of them, are memorable and still relevant today. The cinematography was really well done, but the audio was amazing. A really nice score that accentuates what is happening on screen without obscuring it. Simply put, it's a masterpiece. Watch it if you haven't already, you won't regret it. 10/10 Play it again, Sam.

An incredible film, thoroughly entertaining, with an engaging plot, amazing characters and great on-screen chemistry betwixt actors, each giving fine performances.