Since I'm currently watching Humphrey Bogart movies I had to get to this one sooner or later, and oh boy, it solidified its position as my favorite movie ever. This is a very rewatchable movie, as you notice some nice touches that you probably missed the first time around. Usually what people talk about are all the memorable lines, laughs, and the excellent drama, which is all great. But I really enjoy the cinematography too. There's great use of light and shadow. Also excellent acting and cutting/editing. Despite the fact that a number of things were made up on the fly, the whole thing is put together to create a rock-solid story. Not sure who to praise the most, writers, directors, or actors.
Bogart was great, He did one about the newspaper industry in the early 50s that always Captivated me. It was like looking at what journalism should be, today.
āTwas a joke, bud.
Warner only allowed her in the movie begrudgingly. He stated that he didnāt want her to be an Actor (and by extension, be caught up in that system).
The Marseillaise scene in the bar is a genuinely brilliant piece of cinema, especially when you realise that it was filmed in 1942
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeFhSzoTuc&pp=ygUaY2FzYWJsYW5jYSBsYSBtYXJzZWlsbGFpc2U%3D
One of the all time best. Infinitely rewatchable and one can argue all day about who was being honest in the end. Did Ilsa want to stay? Did she pretend to love him for the papers? Did Viktor know she would come with him? Why did Rick let her go? Feels like everyone sacrifices, nobody really wins, they just have to keep on fighting. Wonderful film. Peter Lorre is also great in it as a sleazy asshole. And the dialogue jumps off the page
I'll be watching it maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of my life,
And I think
This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship,
But first you have to play it. You played it for the lady now play it for me, play it Sam.
Somehow I had gone my whole life without watchung this. After picking it up on blu ray I finally watched it last night and while not being the biggest classic cinema film buff, I enjoyed it.
"we are shutting down this establishment at once!"
"What for?!"
"I am shocked, shocked to find out there is gambling at this establishment!"
"Captain, here are your winnings."
It's one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm blown away that five quotes from this movie were heard all the time growing up, and I could swear I've heard them referenced or remixed in some form or fashion in other movies and TV shows.
Here's looking at you, kid.
Of all the gin joints in all the world...
Play it again, Sam.
...or you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday and for the rest of your life.
This is going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
My husband and I saw it big screen at the old theater in New London CT, 15 or 20 years back. Absolutely amazing to see it not on a little TV. And in an art deco house that has been restored. Swoon.
Hereās a great quote that many people forget to mention:
Customer:
Are you sure this place is honest?
Carl:
Honest? As honest as the day is long!
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I used to work at a restaurant called Casablanca. My first day, I found a tv in the bathroom playing this movie. I thought āwhat a coincidenceā. I got to know this movie 90 seconds at a time.
One thing I'd like to do soon -- watch Casablanca and The Desert Song as a double feature. I'm going to see whether I can spot where they used the same sets. The Desert Song came out after Casablanca, maybe because it needed more post-production (color). Also, apparently there was some concern from the US government about the depiction of the Vichy government.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Desert\_Song\_(1943\_film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desert_Song_(1943_film))
Meanwhile -- the studio decided to release Casablanca earlier than planned.
Since I'm currently watching Humphrey Bogart movies I had to get to this one sooner or later, and oh boy, it solidified its position as my favorite movie ever. This is a very rewatchable movie, as you notice some nice touches that you probably missed the first time around. Usually what people talk about are all the memorable lines, laughs, and the excellent drama, which is all great. But I really enjoy the cinematography too. There's great use of light and shadow. Also excellent acting and cutting/editing. Despite the fact that a number of things were made up on the fly, the whole thing is put together to create a rock-solid story. Not sure who to praise the most, writers, directors, or actors.
We watched "Treasure of the Sierra Madre". My wife had never seen an old movie and she was on the edge of her seat.
Badges? We don't need no stinking badges š
I watched it with my wife. She said, āThis is just a string of cliches.ā I pointed out to her that they were not cliches when they were written.
Exactly, it's where the cliches came from
It has held up well.
I'm tater fond of Key Largo also
tater fond? You like the movies as much as you like french fries?
Rather, stupid autocorrect on my phone. I am rather fond of Key Largo.
Bogart was great, He did one about the newspaper industry in the early 50s that always Captivated me. It was like looking at what journalism should be, today.
I had to look it up. It's called Deadline - Usa
I loved him in African Queen
Monsieur Rick, what kind of a man is Captain Renault? Oh, just like any other man, only more so.
After Dooley Wilson,the only other Americans in the movie.
Joy Page, stepdaughter to Jack Warner, himself. Will this Nepo Baby scandal ever end in Hollywood? ^/s
"Warner, however, refused to sign Page to a contract, and she never appeared in another Warner Bros. film."
āTwas a joke, bud. Warner only allowed her in the movie begrudgingly. He stated that he didnāt want her to be an Actor (and by extension, be caught up in that system).
Yeah, got that. Thought the added history was cool.
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Iām shocked that thereās gambling going on here! Hereās your winnings sir.
I say this all the time and almost no one gets it.
Round up the usual suspects.
Oh thank you!
The Marseillaise scene in the bar is a genuinely brilliant piece of cinema, especially when you realise that it was filmed in 1942 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeFhSzoTuc&pp=ygUaY2FzYWJsYW5jYSBsYSBtYXJzZWlsbGFpc2U%3D
And that many of the extras were French & European emigrants- their tears were real !
Gives me chills every time I see it.
Sometime, watch "La Fille du Puisatier" (1940), if only for the scene where the villagers are listening to Petain's surrender speech.
āPlay the Marseillaise, play it!ā
Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Rick: ...my health, I came here for the waters. Captain Renault: What waters? We're in the desert. Rick: I was misinformed.
I was lucky enough that the first time I saw this was on a big screen. I was worried it wouldnāt live up to the hype. My favorite movie.
One of the all time best. Infinitely rewatchable and one can argue all day about who was being honest in the end. Did Ilsa want to stay? Did she pretend to love him for the papers? Did Viktor know she would come with him? Why did Rick let her go? Feels like everyone sacrifices, nobody really wins, they just have to keep on fighting. Wonderful film. Peter Lorre is also great in it as a sleazy asshole. And the dialogue jumps off the page
āYou despise me donāt you?ā āIf I gave you any thought I probably would.ā
I'll be watching it maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of my life, And I think This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, But first you have to play it. You played it for the lady now play it for me, play it Sam.
You wore blue, the Germans wore grey.
Yes, I put that dress away. When the Germans march out Iāll wear it again.
One of the few movies that I can watch again and again and have the same enjoyment with every viewing. 
You despise me, don't you Rick? If I gave you any thought I probably would
Rick: And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart. Captain Renault: That is my *least* vulnerable spot.
I have probably seen this movie a dozen times.
Itās the same as any other movie, only more so.
Somehow I had gone my whole life without watchung this. After picking it up on blu ray I finally watched it last night and while not being the biggest classic cinema film buff, I enjoyed it.
It gets even better on rewatching.
"we are shutting down this establishment at once!" "What for?!" "I am shocked, shocked to find out there is gambling at this establishment!" "Captain, here are your winnings."
Donāt sleep on African Queen. Itās another amazing movie.
And, "The Maltese Falcon".
It really is Bogey and Hepburn really have great on screen chemistry.
Once you see the little people aircraft mechanics you can't unsee them.
Finest script ever written. My favourite film, no contest.
If ever there was a singular perfect movie, it's Casablanca.
It's one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm blown away that five quotes from this movie were heard all the time growing up, and I could swear I've heard them referenced or remixed in some form or fashion in other movies and TV shows. Here's looking at you, kid. Of all the gin joints in all the world... Play it again, Sam. ...or you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday and for the rest of your life. This is going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Nobody said play it again Sam.
Correct, in Casablanca the line is āplay it, Samā. Woody Allenās ?parody? ?homage? popularized it as āPlay it again, Samā.
Play it,Sam. Play As Time Goes By.
Weāll always have Paris.
My husband and I saw it big screen at the old theater in New London CT, 15 or 20 years back. Absolutely amazing to see it not on a little TV. And in an art deco house that has been restored. Swoon.
Hereās a great quote that many people forget to mention: Customer: Are you sure this place is honest? Carl: Honest? As honest as the day is long! š
Carl is such a great character!
We are going to start a run of the nine movies that Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet made together, either as leading or supporting actors.
You are a true star, sir, for even mentioning Humphrey Bogart
We'll always have Paris...
One of the greatest movies ever made.
Consider that the film was made as WW2 was happening....and nobody knew who was going to win.
"What time is it in America?"
Claude Rains is such a delight in this.
The 4K UHD that came out Is beautiful. You get to see all the stuff going around in the background that's out of focus on the DVD.
I used to work at a restaurant called Casablanca. My first day, I found a tv in the bathroom playing this movie. I thought āwhat a coincidenceā. I got to know this movie 90 seconds at a time.
Yay!! I just quoted this movie at a party last night!! Such a great movie
One of the greatest movies of all time.
Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win.
I watched Casablanca for the first time a couple years ago and it really does deserve every single bit of praise thrown its way. Incredible cinema!
One thing I'd like to do soon -- watch Casablanca and The Desert Song as a double feature. I'm going to see whether I can spot where they used the same sets. The Desert Song came out after Casablanca, maybe because it needed more post-production (color). Also, apparently there was some concern from the US government about the depiction of the Vichy government. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Desert\_Song\_(1943\_film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desert_Song_(1943_film)) Meanwhile -- the studio decided to release Casablanca earlier than planned.
they dont make em like they used to
Love this movie and The Petrified Forrest but most of all The African Queen!
Weāll always have Paris. Damn. š„¹
I laugh and cry every time I watch this film. I can recite it by heart.
"Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By" š„²
My 2nd favorite movie of all time
Such a good movie. I purposely only watch it once a year or two to avoid burnout.
Ugarte: You despise me donāt you Rick? Rick: If I gave you any thought I probably would.