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Amazon.co.uk Review
A truly perfect movie, the 1942 Casablanca still wows viewers today, and for good reason. Its unique story of a love triangle set against terribly high stakes in the war against a monster is sophisticated instead of outlandish, intriguing instead of garish. Humphrey Bogart plays the allegedly apolitical club owner in unoccupied French territory that is nevertheless crawling with Nazis; Ingrid Bergman is the lover who mysteriously deserted him in Paris; and Paul Heinreid is her heroic, slightly bewildered husband. Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt are among what may be the best supporting cast in the history of Hollywood films. This is certainly among the most spirited and ennobling movies ever made.--Tom Keogh
Amazon.co.uk Review
This generously filled two-disc special edition presentation of Casablanca features the film itself in an impressively clean new digital transfer on the first disc, with hiss-free mono sound. It's prefaced by a rather pointless introduction from Lauren Bacall (it would surely be churlish to point out that Casablanca was made two years before Bacall met Bogart) and accompanied by two full-length and fact-packed audio commentaries, one from film critic Roger Ebert, who hardly pauses to take a breath, and the other from film historian Rudy Behlmer, who provides in-depth background detail.
The second disc features a plentiful collection of sundry archival features and more from Bacall, who hosts the two documentaries: You Must Remember This: The Making of Casablanca and a retrospective of Bogie's career, Bacall on Bogart. Of minor interest are two very short deleted scenes--Laszlo and Rick at the jail, and a German officer's pratfall--which in lieu of any surviving audio track have been subtitled from the original script; there's also five minutes of silent outtakes. An audio-only sample of Max Steiner's music-scoring sessions features Dooley Wilson singing "Knock on Wood" and "As Time Goes By". There are brief reminiscences from Stephen Bogart and Pia Lindstrom (son and daughter of Bogie and Ingrid Bergman, respectively); Bugs Bunny and pals in Carrotblanca; a curious 1955 Warner Bros TV version of the movie; audio excerpts from the "Screen Guild Players Radio Production" featuring the principal cast; plus the usual static galleries and other trivia. All in all, it's a valuable two-disc set that really does provide everything you always wanted to know about one of the most famous movies ever made. --Mark Walker
Synopsis
Perennially at the top of every all-time-greats list, and indisputably one of the landmarks of cinema. Bogart is Rick Blaine, an American expatriate and war profiteer in WW II Morocco. He's content to merely run the Cafe Americain until love in the form of a Ilsa, the luminous Bergman, returns to his life after breaking his heart years before. Ilsa's husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) is the Czech Resistance leader whose only hope of safe transport, and Ilsa's, from Morocco is Rick Blaine. Ilsa offers herself as a bargaining tool to encourage Rick to transport her husband, but he must choose between his own happiness and the lives of others. An accidental Hollywood masterpiece, this spine-tingling tear-jerker just gets better and better - as time goes by.
From the Back Cover
Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if your name is on the Nazis' most-wanted list. A top that list is Czech Resistance leader VIctor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), whose only hope is Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one....especially Victor's wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), the ex-lover who broke his heart. So when Ilsa offers herself in exchange for Laszlo's safe transport out of the country, the bitter Rick must decide what's more important - his own happiness or the countless lives that hang in the balance.
Customer Reviews
Not what it was (2008-07-04)  This used to be my favourite. I went to see it at a cinema in the 70s, when it was distinctly arthouse. Times change, though. Now the racism grates too much. When it was made I'm sure it was meant to be radical. Rick saying he does not sell human beings when offered a price for Sam might have been cutting edge in '42. Not now.It does not matter how captivating Ms Bergman is, I cannot see past her using that American racist insult, 'boy'.Sam, of course, does not even have two dimensions to his character.
As Time Goes By . . . (2008-06-28)  . . . This film simply gets better and better. How can it miss with such a cast? Not only Humphrey Bogart as Rick and Ingrid Bergman as Ilse, but also the ensemble group of minor characters. Who can forget oily-voiced Peter Lorre smuggling the letters of transit? Or rotund Sidney Greenstreet swatting flies at the Blue Parrot? My very favorite, however, is Claude Raines as Louis, the (lovably) corrupt Prefect of Police, whose heart is his "least vulnerable spot," and whose lines, which include "Round up the usual suspects!" are among the best and the most humorous in the movie. His shock, as he stuffs his pockets with his winnings, that gambling is going on at Rick's place, has to be one of the classic moments in cinema.And, of course, one of the most brilliant scenes--my very favorite "three-handkerchief-blubbering" moment, in fact--is when Nazi Colonel Strasser (Conrad Veidt) and his officers are standing around the piano, belting out "Watch on the Rhine," and Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) orders the band to play the "Marseilleise"; although the two pieces of music blend perfectly at first, the "Marseilleise" triumphs in the end. Vive la France!!!I think that one of the secrets of this movie's greatness is that in addition to the outstanding actors, the writers and the director have combined the right mixture of romance, adventure, and patriotism with a huge dollop of humor. A time-tested recipe that seems to have been forgotten in so many films made today.
A Genuine Special Film and Special Edition DVD (2008-05-13) This is a truly unique edition is the size of an old bible, with more treasures inside that an Aladdin's cave, well at least for classic movie fans. One of the greatest and most iconic films ever, winner of 3 Academy Awards, Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay, it surely show us how they used to make them in the "good old days". No wonder at the time I wrote this, out of 33 review there were 31 five star rating and two four star rating, maybe the four star raters were having an off day!.Still you probably know all about the film so what is "Special" about this edition?This set comes not only with many DD special features but also some fantastic and collectable other treats:DVD Special Features* Digitally Restored Image and cleaned soundtrack* Theatrical trailers* Aspect ratio: Full screen - 1.33:1* "You Must Remember This", a 36-minute documentary newly updated with recently discovered, unseen outtakes and screen tests* Special introduction by screen legend Lauren Bacell, wife of Humphrey Bogart* Black and White, 98 MinutesDVD Special Edition Collectors Set Includes* Lobby Cards: 8 Original Limited Edition lobby card prints* SENITYPE: Exclusive Limited Edition Senitype image from movie with 35mm films frame* Theatrical Poster: Original one sheet movie poster (27"x40")* Exclusive Collection: 6 original Limited Edition black and white photograph stills * Box 29.5cm x 23cm x 7cmCould you want for more!!! In a world of special edition this really is a rare and special genuine special edition worth keeping.
"Round up the usual suspects" (2008-03-11) A truly superb movie, the 1942 Casablanca still wows viewers today, and for good reason. Its unique story of a love triangle set against terribly high stakes in the war against a monster is sophisticated instead of outlandish, intriguing instead of garish. The script is filled with tasty classic lines you'll really enjoy hearing in the context of the film. "Here's looking at you, Kid..." "round up the usual suspects" etc. Part of what makes all of it work is the vocal treatment by the actors in their delivery. The cast seems very comfortable with the characters they each play and so maybe that relaxed feel carries over to the degree of realism you sense when you watch it. Their dialogue does not seem scripted and that's hard to achieve on a consistent basis in a film. I suppose that's a big part of what's made Casablanca such a classic to all who have reviewed the work over the years. The acting is superb across the board regardless of how small the part. Ingrid Bergman is luminescent to put it mildly. Bogie is really a powerhouse in this one, and Paul Henreid as well as Claude Rains deliver the kind of intimately detailed performances that just make you smile while you watch. Peter Lorre has a smaller part but exquisitely crafted in its execution. He makes it easy for you to hate him, let's put it that way. Sydney Greenstreet gives a solid presentation as well to round out the core ensemble performances given here. The special features on this disc include a very nice introduction by Lauren Bacall, Bogart's widow. I watched it after viewing the film as I wanted to get the same feel as audiences who originally viewed it in the theater, but I wish I had watched it first. Enlightening to say the least.
still magic after all these years (2008-02-15) Even now, after all these years, you can still see that this film was an absolute classic.Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) is the owner of 'Ricks', the best saloon in town. When escaped resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) and wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), who is also Rick's ex lover, turn up at the saloon, closely followed by a Nazi Officer (Conrad Veidt), things get very complicated.The relationship between Bogart and Bergman, is part of the magic of the film. Claude Raines, who is the local French Cheif of Police, is wonderful in the part and is involved in most of the moments of humour and his relationship with Bogart also provides some magic moments.Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet and Dooley Wilson (who as piano player Sam, sings 'as time goes by'), all contribute to the atmosphere of the film.A spell binding storyline, with a surprise ending. Even the cast did not know how the plot ended until the final scene was filmed. So, if somehow you have not seen this before, you are in for a real treat. If you have already seen it, enjoy it once more.Won many acadamy awards and is said to be America's best loved and popular film. You will understand why.
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