Casablanca: A Hollywood Classic

Containing some of Hollywood's most famous one-liners, "Heres looking at you kid"and "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship", Casablanca is a love story and a drama that takes place in Morocco during the rise of World War II. Famous actor, Humphrey Bogart plays Rick, an American entrepreneur with a mysterious past who owns the popular hangout Rick's Cafe Americain in Casablanca. The regulars at this night club consist of French natives who are looking to flee the Nazi's and go to America. Many of the refugees seek Rick out for help, but he seems to be a strong believer of everyone for themselves. Things change though when a long lost lover resurfaces in Casablanca looking to escape the Nazi Regime. He is forced to decide between "love and virtue". This movie will sweep you off your feet as it tells the story of love and war musically accompanied by romantic oldies. It will leave you craving more.

This movie warms my heart. It is such a typical Hollywood love story, yet so well done. I love the old fashion, black and white feel that this movie has, especially its warm lighting on the characters faces. They look so wistful and young. In my opinion, classics like this movie create the best escape for the audience. You can't help but get lost in the eyes of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The critics are right, Casablanca is definitely one of the best classics of all time.