❤️BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤️ JOHN 3:16 KJV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Watching Lord of the Rings: "Everybody needs a friend like Sam." Watching Casablanca: "Everybody needs a friend like Sam."

Arguably the best of classic, studio-made Hollywood product, superbly written, acted, and directed. Still resonates with viewers 80 years later.

The more Rick tried to be un-involved, the more involved he became. Well written, nicely paced & beautifully filmed.

Anytime I catch a young person watching Casablanca they immediately go on my A list for having some total class being willing to tackle this movie, and usually they come away with a positive experience from watching. The script is so good they get over the "oh no it's in black and white" phobia because they became so engrossed in the characters and the two stories going on all at once. Bravo! imagine you have joined the ranks of the original audiences in 1942 when you laughed loud at that line "Your Winnings sir...." you're now in the club!!

Maltese Falcon with Bogart is also a must. Crime drama with many layers. Great acting, many of the actors from Casablanca are also in the Falcon.

There are a lot of little touches in this movie that meant a lot to the audiences of 1942 but we don’t get today. In the opening when the man is shot under the mural of Marshal Petain, at the close when the bottle of Vichy water is thrown in the trash, little details add meaning to many scenes.

"How can you close me up? On what grounds?" "I'm shocked! Shocked to find that gambling is going on in here." "Your winnings, sir." "Oh, thank you very much." Fun Fact: In 2006, the film's script was named "Best Screenplay of All Time" by the Writers Guild of America. Location Location Fact: Rick's Cafe was one of the few original sets built for the film, the rest were all recycled from other Warner Bros. productions due to wartime restrictions on building supplies. The Rest Of The Story Fact: Some years ago in a shop dealing with historical documents, a photo still from this film was found, showing Rick sitting at the chess board. Accompanying the photo was a letter from Humphrey Bogart to a friend in New York, indicating a specific chess move. The document dealer explained that the chess game in the movie was a real game Bogart was playing by mail with his friend during the course of filming. Historical Fact: Conrad Veidt, who played Maj. Strasser, was well known in the theatrical community in Germany for his hatred of the Nazis, and his friendship with Jews. His wife, Ilona "Lily" Prager, was Jewish. He was forced to flee his own country when he learned the SS had sent a death squad after him. Veidt only played film villains during WWII as he was convinced that playing suave Nazi baddies would help the war effort. Movie Magic Fact: Because the film was made during WWII the production was not allowed to film at an airport after dark for security reasons. Instead, it used a sound stage with a small cardboard cutout airplane and forced perspective. To give the illusion that the plane was full-sized, they used little people to portray the crew preparing the plane for take-off. Years later the same technique was used in Alien (1979), in the "space jockey" scene, with director Ridley Scott's son and some of his friends in scaled-down spacesuits.

Black and white photography is called "painting with light." I am very glad you appreciate it. It is interesting that in this film all three principals refuse to leave Casablanca in favour of another. In the Blue Parrot Ilsa refuses a visa "to go on alone" without Victor, just before his arrest, Victor asks Rick to use the letters to take Ilsa away, and finally Rick sends Ilsa and Victor away and stays behind, fully expecting to be arrested. Lifeboat, Rope, Rear Window, and Twelve Angry Men are other movies that take place entirely or almost entirely in one location. In Lifeboat, Alfred Hitchcock even manages to make a cameo appearance in the middle of the ocean.

"That us my least vulnerable spot" -Captain Renault. ..."Casablanca" is full of great quotes! ..."Round up the usual suspects", "We'll always have Paris", etc.

Simply one of the best films ever made. The film won Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Curtiz), and Best Screenplay (Howard Koch, Julius and Philip Epstein). It was based on a play called Everyone Comes To Rick's. The film was actually expected to do poorly before its release, but the Allies invaded North Africa, and the film was rushed into the cinemas to take advantage of world events. It became a huge success. Conrad Veidt (Major Strasser) was a German refugee who left Germany with his Jewish wife before the Nazis could get to them in the 1930s, even though he made a few American films in the 1920s. This was his last film before he died, although there was another film he made that was released posthumously. In pop culture, the character Veidt played in the silent film The Man Who Laughs (1928) had a profound influence on superhero comic books, cartoons, and films...his character's physical appearance was the influence for Batman's archnemesis, The Joker. Quite a lot of the supporting actors in the scenes at Rick's and around Casablanca were European refugees from the Reich and the war, for one reason or another...which is why the "La Marseilles" scene is so powerful. Many of them like Madeleine Lebeau (as Yvonne, who was also the longest surviving cast member of the film, passing in 2016) have tears in their eyes which are very real. "Here's looking at you, kid!"

Remember that this was a movie ABOUT WWII, filmed and released DURING WWII. The vast majority of war movies are made AFTER the war.

The effort that went into the set design, especially Rick's, was incredible. Also, the script was being worked on right up to shooting. The final scene wasn't finalized until shortly before shooting. With all of that, the script is considered the best ever produced, perfect, and highly literate, realistic dialogue.

The actor who played Major Strasser (Conrad Veidt) was actually a German who fled from the Nazis to protect his Jewish wife. Incidentally, his character in another movie, The Man Who Laughs, was the original inspiration for the Joker. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs_(1928_film)

One of the greatest movies ever made as well as the source of so many lines that are still in use today. That said, this is when the movies had dialogue designed solely to carry the plot, nor for mass consumption sound bites. As you said, Casablanca is dialogue driven, but it's the actors, the screenplay writers and the director who made it all work so well. Thank you for noticing the lighting and the shadows from the use of black and white film. It was an art to be able to bring out the best in cinematography using b&w. I've heard young people say they'll never watch old movies because of the lack of colour and it's so disappointing that they're limiting their world so much. One of the things the director did to heighten the on screen tension was to not allow Risk, Ilsa or Victor to know who she was going to end up with until those scenes were shot near the end of filming.

This is a classic for good reason. When casting it, there was great doubt Bogart was right for the roll. But I can't picture anyone else doing it now. For just a little budget, Hollywood made this. Now you give them 600 million dollars and you fall asleep watching it. Great reaction well done!

If you really want a bottle movie, see 12 Angry Men. BTW: I loved your reaction (first one I've watched on your channel) Yours was more watching and reacting and less talking. And your reactions as emotional as they were are exactly what we felt when we first watched this movie. So thank you for the memories.

I remember when the American Film Institute aired a TV special of their 100 greatest lines from American movies, "Casablanca" was the movie that had the most great lines.

I was born in the year 1950 and I appreciate how well you articulated reasons that I love black and white films. So glad you enjoyed this classic!

I remember watching this movie as a teen on my local TV station and liked it. But then, in my senior year of High School, I took a Film class and we watched it and I had to take a more critical eye to it, and we all dissected the movie. I realized, what a great movie! Now it is one of my favorites. Bogie did one of my other all time favorites, Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The film making back then was extraordinary. They didn't have all the special effects so they centered on camera and lighting work, great characters, and great stories! And some movies, like this, nailed it on all three!! Great to watch someone enjoy these classics!! It is like watching it anew myself!

This was a lot of fun. The movie moves fast but nothing seemed to get past you. Some trivia: during the singing of La Marseilles many of the patrons in the cafe had personally dealt with hardships from the Nazis which made the scene that much more powerful. Also, Conrad Veidt who played the menacing Major Strasser was a passionate anti-Nazi and both raised and donated large amounts of money in the allied war effort. Great reaction as always.

80 years old and the story still hits like a sledgehammer

This was never intended to be much of a movie. Just one of 50 movies that the company was going to release that year. It turned into one of the greatest movies of all time.

Do notice near the end when Louis throws away the bottel of Vichy water that is when he finally "picks a side" so to speak. Vichy was the town where the german friendly government (lead by Maréchal Pétain) was. The way you followed the events and were not "spooked" by the black and white, really enjoyed watching your wonderful reaction!

Fantastic Movie. Have watched it since I was a little kid in the mid eighties. I never get tired of watching it.

Your "bottle show" comment may well be due to the fact that the 1940 unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's by Murray Burnett and Joan Allison was the source material for this film, which was released Nov. 26, 1942. The play itself was not performed onstage until 1991 in London.

The script's juggling of emotions between drama and humor is beyond virtuosic. Best seen in the scene when Louis closes the café ("...your winnings, Sir!"). The narrative always remains incredibly focused and at the same time balanced and flowingly elegant. Still one of the best scripts ever written (partly in the middle of filming). And the rest for an incomparably timeless masterpiece is guaranteed by the direction, camera work and the fantastic cast right down to the last supporting roles.

I'd love to see you watch another black and white film, 12 Angry Men from 1957. The writing is brilliant and like Casablanca, takes place in one room, pretty much. Henry Fonda stars, and he is part of a jury deliberating on whether to condemn a kid for murder. Each member of the jury has to come to grips with their own inner demons and prejudices.

One of my top 10 movies. The first third is so brisk, and it has everything from drama to action to comedy plus 2 great musical numbers. The writing is on point, the exposition is seamless. There are quotable lines throughout the movie. Nice story with a twist ending (a wow finish, as Rick would say). Plus it parallels where America was in 1941 ("I'll bet they're asleep all over America"). The lighting, cinematography and editting are first rate. The. Casting and performances are terrific, right down to the smallest parts. BTW, another black and white film you could watch is "12 angry with men". Top notch acting and dialog that (almost) all takes place in one room.

Twelve Angry Men (1957) is excellent too! Seriously, everyone who watches it is shocked at how good it is! So put that on your list.

Elsa said that the man in her life was dead. She had been told he died while escaping a concentration camp.

Actually Rick is an idealist. It's revealed that he was fighting against the fascist side as early as 1935 in Ethiopia when Mussolini invaded. Then he participated in the Spanish Civil War on the anti Franco side in 1936. So he became disillusioned after his abandonment by Ilsa when Paris was occupied in 1940. Then he became bitter, but after his experience with Ilsa and Victor his idealism was reignited.

The dynamic of Rick and Victor is interesting. As he said, they are in love with the same woman. The spoken depth of Ilse's actions with the men belies the truth. When she goes to his place and pulls the gun on him, Rick allows himself and her to have a flare up, which Rick explains later as "She pretended to still be in love with me, and for her sake I let her pretend." Victor understands his meaning, but has observed the interactions of the two so he understands how strong their feelings are and how hard it is for both. So complicated. It is a noble man who can push the woman he loves off on another man in the interests of the greater good. As they walk to the plane Ilse looks back with a worried look, a part of her realizing that she will have to go on without his love, but knowing she can come to terms with it because she really does love Victor.

"Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Best last line in a movie...EVER! 😊❤

"What's your nationality?" "I'm a drunkard." Love that line.

A lot of things about this film, how many minor one-line characters there are, how Sam vanishes with a few words to Ferrari about how he gets paid, how nothing has to be the way it seems, and the interesting dynamic between Louis and Rick, almost as if they have a history, gun-running or something else.

The main reason why it all took place in basically one place is because it was originally written as a stage play called Everybody Comes to Ricks. With a stage play, you try to stage your action as much in one place as possible in order to keep the change of sets to a minimum. The play was never produced, and it was thoroughly rewritten for the film, but parts of it, such as the main location they used, stayed the same.

What you're seeing is the brilliance of Director of Photography Arthur Edeson combined with Michael Curtiz's rapid-fire direction combined with the feeling of the times caught by the writers and also the actors, many of whom were refugees from war torn Europe.

Best movie of all time IMO.

Used in film schools to teach about light reflecting mood, character change. Watch how Rick is lit and how it changes. Watch the light in Ilsa's eyes and how the light illuminates her and emotions.

Good reaction as always. Regarding your surprise around the 22:36 minute mark that Elsa was 'cheating' on her husband while he was in a Concentration Camp, one thing you have to remember is that this movie was released in 1942...a few years BEFORE the entire world even knew about the horrors of what exactly was going on in those camps. It was only after World War 2 a few years later, was when the full extent of the horrific evils of those Concentration Camps finally came to light.

It's a fantastic film. At various points in the film you hate every single character, and then you love them all at the end :)

Th acting and writing were superior back in the good old days. Classic for a reason. I love how excited you were getting about how the story developed. Great reaction, you are beautiful.

"If that plane leaves and you're not on it, you'll regret it, not today, not tomorrow but soon, and for the rest of your life." One of the greatest lines in cinema! Thanks for this perceptive reaction. This is one of the very few movies I can watch again and again and it never grows stale.

And now you've seen Casablanca. Congratulations.

Rick was burnt out and out of the fight until he understood why Ilsa left him in Paris.

There were about 100 things I loved about your reaction to this film, but the ones that made me smile the most were the amount of times you were smitten with the great Claude Rains. "We're in the desert." "Out. Everybody out." "Under the circumstances, I shall sit down." 😆

Three of the most famous lines in the era of the golden age of Hollywood are in this movie. They are "Here's looking at you kid." "Louie, I believe this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" and "Play it Sam"

a brace on her teeth is funny as Ingrid's husband was a dentist and both living in Rochester, NY at the time, the same city that made the film for her movies

Classic indeed! You may like 12 Angry Men from 1957, also a classic, filmed mostly in one room, great acting, camera work.

It's pretty amazing what can result when you get writers, actors, camera, lighting, costuming, set design, and musical people all at the top of their game.

Bogart was great in “To Have And Have Not” - some very similar vibes to “Casablanca”. Have you ever watched “To Kill A Mockingbird”, starring Gregory Peck?

This movie is a TRUE classic. Casablanca, Morocco & Lisbon, Portugal were very interesting places during World War 2.

As a photographer, I enjoy your appreciation of the lighting and set design. The writing is so witty...but interestingly, they were still trying to finish the script even while they were shooting. The actors got their pages only the day before filming each scene and didn't know how the story was going to turn out.This movie was also produced as an allegory of America's reticence in entering WWII, it was propaganda to push Americans into the war. It was eventually released, however, after the US was pushed into the war by the Pearl Harbor attack. Fun fact: Ingrid Bergman believed her left side was her best side...nearly all shots of her in the movie are from her left side. Excellent movie...be sure to watch it again in the future.

I enjoy watching people discover this movie. Especially when they love it as much as I do.

Classic film. “Play la Marseillaise. Play it!” gets me every time

I don't think Rick was truly neutral because Victor says Rick had a past where he was supporting the underdog. I think Rick being neutral was due to the situation around the world at that time, where he was... he was just more likely to survive if he didn't let his feelings be known. Also, he might have become this way after Ilsa hurt him, but you see, every once-in-a-while, Rick's real self coming out and Louis mentions that Ricky is really at heart a sentimentalist, not as neutral as he pretends.

One of the best movies ever!! U nailed the beauty of B/W films!!

My all-time favorite film. Love to see the youngsters discover a classic.

Neutral Rick was like the US in 1941. Lights were off across America. But this was 1942. Pearl Harbor happened and Rick gets involved. The supporting cast was mostly European refugees and the feeling of the Marseilles is quite heartfelt. It get me every time. You responded to this movie wonderfully. You were into every moment. A joy to watch. I recommend THE APARTMENT now that you’re open to b/w films. It’s a Best Picture Oscar winner with great dialog, directed by a European refugee, Billy Wilder, who made quite a few really good movies.

There is a lot of background information about this film, including a version where Roger Ebert provides commentary on it. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that the film was still being written as it was being filmed so part of the ambiguity in Rick and Ilsa's relationship was that the actors didn't know where the story was going. According to one story, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman didn't know, when they went in to film the scene at the airport, whether Ilsa was going to leave with Rick or Victor. That shows in their performance.

My dad landed in Casablanca with Eisenhower's forces in late 1942. He said the real town was pretty small and sleepy and the Moroccan city with all the exotic people & happenings was Marrakesh.

Love your enthusiasm and that you got the many joke lines in this Classic Classic Movie - Claude Rains is fantastic as Captain Renault and very nearly steals the show.

I have a "bottle" movie for you. 12 Angry Men, 99% of the film is shot in the jury deliberation room. Great story, great acting, great dialog.

Yes, the cinematography was brilliant in the use of shadows and light---frankly one of the best things of black and white film--as you noticed "textures". I saw the recreation of the Cafe set, with original tables, chairs, lamps--it was amazing.

Casablanca is one of the greatest, most quotable movies ever. Forever in my top 5. Love your reactions. You are very sweet

22.39 "I am just a poor corrupt official.."LOL !!!

Metaphorically, Casablanca is about America's reluctance to get into World War II. After WWI, where so many Americans died halfway around the world, there was no appetite to do it again. The focus in Paris is somewhat key - after WWI, American military waiting to go home were stationed there, where they were treated as heroes, and, amongst them, there was a fond romantic memory of the city. (See also the song, "The Last Time I Saw Paris," a song from the same era as Casablanca.) When Rick asks Sam what time it is in America, Sam replies, "December, 1941." That isn't, of course, a time, but it is the month of Pearl Harbor, the event that finally spurred the US to enter the war. Rick replies that everyone in America is asleep. Also, interestingly, Casablanca literally means "white house." While the movie is nominally a love story, it is metaphorically about releasing bitterness to do what ought to be done.

It's so true about B&W films, the depth of field is just amazing. The lighting and cinematography was vital.

Aha, half way through your reaction, I'm enjoying every minute. When Ilsa shows up back to the bar after the flashback and you're like-"oh NO, NOT unless you're ready to spill all the beans!", I can't wait to see your disappointment! haha. Edit- I know you had heard of this movie. Do you realize for 80 years people have thought this is THE best movie ever made? You got a taste on the first watch- it gets better with each watch.

Many of the extras in the Cafe during the La Marseille scene were refugees who had left Europe to get away from the Nazis. Their emotional reactions to the French National Anthem were real.

I have watched exactly two reviews by this young lady. And they just happen to be two of my all-time faves, The Princess Bride and Casablanca. She's done them both justice. I now have no choice but to subscribe.

This is one of the greatest love stories of all time!

Loved your reaction ! Hope you watch more old classics. A really good one you should check out is All About Eve (1950). The dialogue is amazing ! Also, if you’re looking for a classic Halloween movie I would recommend Arsenic and Old Lace (1944). It is a hilarious and so much fun. You would love it.

Wonderful reaction to a true classic. Good luck with your channel.

There's so much to love about this flick that a comment section isn't near enough, but my primary reason is this: any male who watches this and doesn't want to be Rick Blaine immediately after is under suspicion! He is the coolest guy in the world. . .

By the way, you've just seen the movie that has given the world the theme song to all Warner Brothers pics, and for over 100 years, its been a beautiful friendship. :)

If you want more spectacular classic movies that take place in one location, like "a bottle episode," then I can't recommend Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948) and Rear Window (1954) highly enough. You'll be blown away by their excellence. Thanks for a great reaction, and appreciating older films!

I’ve seen many reactions to this movie and I think yours is certainly the best. You seem so genuine that you truly enjoyed it. I love seeing young people enjoying old classics.

This was not originally supposed to be a classic blockbuster … rather, one of a number of films the studio released in a row.

Ooh, getting into the classics now! A whole world awaits: “12 Angry Men” “To Kill a Mockingbird” “Sunset Boulevard” “In the Heat of the Night” “Night of the Hunter” “Taxi Driver” “Dog Day Afternoon” … so many!

Awesome reaction to an all time classic! And remember, this movie came out in 1942. World War II was still raging and the Germans looked to be the stronger side as they had taken the last major bastion in continental Europe, France. No one knew how the war would end, so the underlying tension of the movie was all the more intense for those watching it when it came out. The movie was supposed to take place in the first few days of December, 1941, so the US was still neutral and uninvolved. A bunch of refugees had already escaped from Occupied Europe, and a bunch of those appeared in this movie. The actor who played Major Strasser was a German who had escaped from Germany with his Jewish wife in the late 30s and so great was his hatred for the German National Socialist Party he agreed to play the Major in this movie only so long as the Major was shown as an irredeemable person, deserving of nothing but death.

You might or might not know this, but the song “As Time Goes By” is the official anthem of Warner Bros like how “When You Wish Upon a Star” is the official anthem of Disney

You really can't beat these beautiful older classics ... Most of today's stuff have no soul.

Rick is playing chess in the beginning and Rick plays chess with everyone the entire movie.

When I was younger I couldn't see what the fuss was all about but now it might be my No1 favourite. Fantastic dialogue and a stunning performance from everyone especially Humphrey Bogart.

The greatest love story in movie history. Period. When you look up chemistry in the dictionary, there's a picture of Rick and Ilsa.

These old movies are really the best.

My favorite, and possibly the greatest movie of all time! The acting was masterful, the script amazing. I can watch it over and over, and never get tired of it.

She had a whole husband on the side! LOL🤣 Great reaction to a classic movie. And from a 60 year old hat fan I must say this film has the best hat scenes ever. That scene near the end at the airfield when they're facing each other showcases the classiness of '40s fashion. Both Bogart's iconic fedora & Bergman's chic chapeau are too cool. Men & women knew how to dress back then.

It is so uplifting to see someone enjoy a movie as much as I do, and in a different way. GREAT reactions thank you

Great to have you back. I first watched this film when I was around 16, and it was the catalyst for my falling in love with old cinema classics. Such a great cast and amazing dialogue. Odd that it gets misquoted so often. Funny to me now I'm older and hopefully at least a tiny bit wiser, but I remember showing this to my first girlfriend thinking all females would love the romance and drama. She found it "boring and old", haha. 😵‍💫 Also, nice touch with the grayscale filter. It never crossed my mind before, but now I can see watching a reaction to a B&W film with the reactor in full colour (possibly with the film framed with glaring and distracting neon boarders would be very jarring. A thoughtful and simple aesthetic choice. ❤

This is one of the five greatest films ever made.

Controversial in US on release. America had only just entered WWII and the polls showed fewer Americans bothered about Nazis. Most of the production team and actors were expat Germans who fled Nazi Germany. Very important film politically.

Do not forget it was directed by the great and incredibly versatile director, Michael Curtiz.

That scene when they play La Marseille always gets me choked up. Especially when you know that many of the people in that scene were real refugees that witnessed Hitler's New Order first hand. It is like a defiant F.U. that can be felt. And I'm positive that everyone that watched that scene for the first time in '42, felt that defiance energizing everyone into action. "I like to think that... It's the romantic in me."

The best thing about captain Renault is just how brazen he is. "I'm shocked to find that gambling is going on in this place! your winnings, sir. Oh, thank you very much..." Or when Rick is literally standing over Strasser with a smoking gun, and Louis is like "round up the usual suspects". This is one of the best films ever made, and it was almost a trainwreck, but ended up with the perfect storm, and when AFI made a list of 100 most memorable movie quotes, Casablanca had 6 entries on it. You should also see Touch of Evil - Orson Welles' masterpiece (just make sure you get the 1998 edit that follows Welles' 52-page memo on how he wanted the film edited, made 40 years after the initial release.

I love that you decided to video in appropriate attire for a 1940's film. Your reaction showed why it's a classic. There are 7 lines in Casabalnca from the AFI's top 100 of all time most memorable movie lines . The next highest are from Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz with 4 each. Claude Rains (Police Captain Renault) is my personal favorite and Humphry Bogart (Rick) is well Humphry Bogart and cool as hell

12 Angry Men is another "bottle" movie that I am sure you would really enjoy. It's pretty darn awesome.

Thank you I enjoyed your critique of Casablanca. You are both beautiful and intelligent ,great comments, glad that you enjoyed it. Casablanca is my favorite movie. If you want another movie with great dialogue, Bogart and strong leading lady , try "To Have and Have Not" Not as good as Casablanca ,but very enjoyable with a lot of quotable lines. Thanks again