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Cinema's Dark Side - Impact/The Second Woman/They Made Me A Criminal
Released in VHS Tape by E-Realbiz.Com (01 May, 2001)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Director: Busby Berkeley
Starring: John Garfield and Claude Rains
Average review score:

Rediscovered film noir gems
"Impact" and "The Second Woman" are excellent examples of the kind of quality programmers that Hollywood seemed to churn out effortlessly in its golden age. Both have clever, tight plotting, well-written dialogue and fine acting. Neither director is much remembered these days, but on the evidence here they deserve reassessment. "They Made Me a Criminal" is solid too, but not really a film noir and not as interesting as the other two. The quality of the prints on this triple-feature DVD is surprisingly good, and the whole package is an amazing bargain.

Lawrence of Arabia
Released in VHS Tape by Columbia/Tristar Studios (03 April, 2001)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: David Lean
Starring: Peter O'Toole
There's no getting around a simple, basic truth: watching Lawrence of Arabia in any home-video format represents a compromise. There's no better way to appreciate this epic biographical adventure than to see it projected in 70 millimeter onto a huge theater screen. That caveat aside, David Lean's masterful "desert classic" is still enjoyable on the small screen, especially if viewed in widescreen format. (If your only option is to view a "pan & scan" version, it's best not to bother; this is a film for which the widescreen format is utterly mandatory.) Peter O'Toole gives a star-making performance as T.E. Lawrence, the eccentric British officer who united the desert tribes of Arabia against the Turks during World War I. Lean orchestrates sweeping battle sequences and breathtaking action, but the film is really about the adventures and trials that transform Lawrence into a legendary man of the desert. Lean traces this transformation on a vast canvas of awesome physicality; no other movie has captured the expanse of the desert with such scope and grandeur. Equally important is the psychology of Lawrence, who remains an enigma even as we grasp his identification with the desert. Perhaps the greatest triumph of this landmark film is that Lean has conveyed the romance, danger, and allure of the desert with such physical and emotional power. It's a film about a man who leads one life but is irresistibly drawn to another, where his greatness and mystery are allowed to flourish in equal measure. --Jeff Shannon
Average review score:

Joan Crawford does Lawrence
Great movie for all the guys who liked to lay out the toy soldiers, GI Joes, cowboys & indians & stage dining room floor battles when they were kids & they are legion, I know. Very rousing, stirring, but still a bit confusing if you're trying to follow political or military planning or history. Hope the Brits come up with a mini-series that sticks a bit closer to the 7 Pillars of Wisdom & gets someone a bit more to (down-) scale for TEL. Personally I find O'Toole's performance gooier with each viewing.

Finally! A Superbit "Lawrence" with color corrected video
I won't review the movie. That's all been said before. And reading the other reviews will make you aware of the extraordinary restoration effort that was put into this masterpiece for its re-release in 70 mm 15 years ago. But no matter how good that release was, it didn't translate well to home video. I've had a VHS version and also own the DVD release from two years ago. That deluxe disc set had the entire three-hour plus film on one disc and was not properly color corrected. (The second disc IS chock full of newsreel footage and other extras if you enjoy that sort of thing)

Now comes the Superbit release, which spreads the movie across two discs, dramatically increasing the bit rate. For once, Superbit really comes through and great improves the DVD experience. There are no extras. But the quality of the video is amazing. Key to this was the involvement in this edition of Robert Harris, who worked with David Lean and the film's cinematographer on the 1988 restoration. Mr. Harris details on thedigitalbits.com the time spent on this new DVD release to get everything right.

The results are excellent. It's like a veil was lifted from the film to fully reveal the magnificent details of the desert landscapes. The 5.1 and DTS mixes are also top notch.

Whatever you have heard about Superbit, this is the version of the title to own and one of the major DVD releases of this or any other year. If you enjoy this film, you owe it to yourself to rent or buy this version.

Deadly masterpiece
"Lawrence of Arabia," one of the most compelling character studies ever captured on film, is the story of T.E. Lawrence, the eccentric British spy who was the prime architect for the destruction of the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The story unfolds in the haunting beauty of the vast, harsh, and unforgiving deserts of the Middle East.

Maurice Jarre, through eloquent musical composition, gives voice to both the man and the desert. Lawrence was a man conflicted by personal ambition and a romantic image of the Arab cause. In real life, Lawrence was a homosexual who had relations with his beduoin slaves.

Jarre's crisp, syncopated musical rhythms vividly portray the exotic Arabian culture that so appealed to Lawrence. The majestic moments of the score, however, are reserved for the desert. Jarre's sweeping orchestrations blend with David Lean's expansive visual images to evoke the raw, physical power of the desert. This unforgettable synergy of sight and sound is perhaps the finest ever recorded on film.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (02 September, 2003)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Mgm/Ua Studios (26 August, 1992)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Mgm/Ua Studios (12 October, 1994)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (26 August, 1992)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (02 September, 2003)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Home Video (13 October, 1998)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca
Released in VHS Tape by Creative Design Art, (23 November, 1999)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

One of the greats
Casablanca is one of those movies that everyone can find something to like about it. Even 70 years later, this movie is still one of the most popular movies ever made. Set in the city of Casablanca in unoccupied French territory, the story is full of intrigue, a triangle love story, great characters, and too many one-liners to even mention. In Casablanca, people are desperately trying to get travel visas out of the city so they can get to America as the war draws closer. Two German couriers carrying visas are murdered making everyone wonder where the documents are. From here we are introduced to Rick, a bar owner who apparently has no allegiance except to himself. One night, the love of his life walks in to his bar setting the whole story in motion. This is a fabulous movie that can be watched over and over again. It has all the elements of a great movie and should not be missed.

Humphrey Bogart was never better than his role as Rick, the bartender who looks out only for himself. Simply put, this is one of the coolest characters in movie history. Ingrid Bergman is great as Ilsa, a woman who has a romantic link to Rick in the past. Bogie and Bergman are great together throughout making their relationship truly believable. Paul Henried stars as Victor Lazslo, Ilsa's husband and leader of the resistance movement. Claude Rains gives an excellent performance as Captain Renault, a French officer who plays both the Allies and the Germans. The film also stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. The two-disc special edition should not be missed by fans of the movie. There are too many extras to even mention, but they are all worthwhile. Movie fans everywhere will love this classic movie. Do not miss!

AFI Voted Casablanca #2 ALL TIME CLASSIC !!!!
Casablanca is the 2nd greatest movie of the 100 top in the last 100 years according to the American Film Institute (AFI) poll of 1998.

Warner Brothers Studios produce an abundance of hit patriotic romance features during the War Years (1940's). They had a stable of the greatest stars (Bogart, Bergman, Rains, Lorre, Greenstreet to mention a few) which produced countless movies in short order.

In Summary; French Morocco during World War II love triangle night club owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) & Victor (Paul Henreid) try to outwit & escape the Nazi's with many twists & turns involving an assortment of memorable characters you'll never forget.

Casablanca was the greatest of Warner Brothers (Best Picture Oscar)1940's features. In my opinion the #1 movie as yet due to the fantasic script, sreenplay (Won an Oscar) plots, cast, direction (Best Director Oscar)and charismatic attraction you'll have in watching this movie over and over.

The extras include a fantastic documentary narrated by Bogarts wife, Lauren Bacall.

Seeing is believing, trust me, pull up a comfortable chair and watch this digitalized Black & White classic "CASABLANCA".

We'll always have Paris
This was considered a propaganda film, can you think of why?
I can't either. It's a great one because all they do in this movie is drink and smoke. It's a love story and it isn't and in the end the good guy doesn't get the girl.Which is usually how things work out.

Casablanca (includes CD of Soundtrack)
Released in VHS Tape by Rhino Video (20 October, 1998)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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
Average review score:

Bland, stereotyped and highly over rated
It seems to be the norm to approve movies that have been braided as "classics" (probably coz very few movies were made in early 40s compared to now).. If you just skim through the hype and judge it objectively, the open minded among you would certainly be appalled by its mediocrity and blandness.. The hotch potchedly construed scenarios, the cultural/racial stereotypes, the sexist concepts of weak women begging men to decide their lives and the highly over stretched sentimentality reeking with hypocricy are just a few of the noteworthy aspects that confirm this movie is one of the most superficial and conformistic movies ever made.

There are infact dozens of very little known post modernistic movies by literally unknown directors that certainly deserve much more attention than this one. It was infact much worse than that pseudo-postmodernistic flick "donnie darko". Deserves one star due to superb performance by Humphrey Bogart.

You must remember this...
Welcome to Casablanca, in French Morocco. The year, 1942, with the Third Reich at its height in World War II. But the multi-themed, multilayered movie of the same name, based on a Murray Burnett play originally titled "Everybody Comes To Rick's," well, is the story of people searching for hope in a hopeless world, with mixes of intrigue, danger, the eternal triangle, the rebirth of one's soul emerging out of the chasm of cynicism, and fighting for a broader cause rather than looking out for number one.

Amid the teeming masses of those who wait and wait and wait and wait to get their exit visa signed by French police prefect Louis Renault, a corrupt official with a charming air, many of them will go to Rick's Cafe Americain, where there's gambling, dodgy deals, and even an arrest that makes for an exciting evening. The owner, Rick (Richard Blaine), is an American expatriot who is completely neutral about everything, which is an asset for both the Vichy French and the Nazis. "I stick my neck out for nobody" he tells Renault, who replies "A wise foreign policy." However, it's Ferrari, the rotund owner of the Blue Parrot who tells Rick that "isolation is no longer a practical policy." Renault too shares Rick's isolationist view by telling Major Strasser, a visiting German officer, that he blows with the wind, and "the prevailing wind is from Vichy." He's just a bureaucrat doing his job, with lots of perks.

Enter, or in Rick's case, reenter, Ilsa Lund, with whom he had a whirlwind romance in Paris and with whom he was set to flee before the Gestapo got to him. Alas, there came "the wild finish-a guy on a station platform in the rain with a comical look on his face because his insides have been kicked out." Ilsa is here with her husband Victor Laszlo, a Czech resistance leader and key figure trying to unify opposition to the Third Reich. Ilsa wants to explain about that last day, but seeing what Rick has become has left her disheartened with him. And Renault is interested in keeping Laszlo in Casablanca, but also in getting some transit papers the black marketeer Ugatti passed on to Rick before his arrest. Despite Rick's neutrality, he suspects "that under that cynical shell, you're at heart a sentimentalist." that becomes true when Rick's old wounds are opened, seen all too poignantly when he places his hands in his head.

Casablanca is also a place where "human life is a commodity," where the worst elements of humanity cluster, trying to exploit those less fortunate. This is underscored by Ferrari, who swats flies at his place, demonstrating the value of human life in Casablanca. Casablanca is also a place where the Nazis have outlawed miracles. However, as things turn out, miracles do not come in the divine sense of the word. Rather, it is people who become miracles by their actions and convictions of their heart.

There are many other characters here apart from Ferrari. There's the pickpocket, Carl, Rick's waiter and accountant, Sasha, the Russian barkeep, and a Bulgarian couple hoping for their chance at freedom.

Although Ilsa's the one that's reawakened Rick's humanity, I'd argue that it's the young Bulgarian girl hoping to get out of Casablanca with her husband and approaches Rick who actually sets him on the road to losing his cynicism. She asks him "If someone loved you very much that your happiness was the only thing she wanted in the world and she did a bad thing to make certain of it, could you forgive her?...and he never knew, and the girl kept this bad thing locked in her heart. That would be all right, wouldn't it?" That brings into mind the flashback seen, with Rick and Ilsa the epitomy of a couple in the throes of romance, and it's quite a shock to see why he's the cynic that he is.

Parts of this movie have been used in other films. Bogie's speech to Bergman at the ending of Casablanca has been cannibalized by Woody Allen in Play It Again Sam and in the Red Dwarf story Camille, in a very bizarre way. But the most effective tribute has been the hit BBC series As Time Goes By, taken from the immortal song from Casablanca, with that as the theme song.

All the characters and actors are wonderful, with Bogie at his best, Ingrid Bergman at her loveliest, Claude Rains at his most dapper as Renault, and Sydney Greenstreet pulling in another hammy role as Ferrari. And this was one of Conrad Veidt's (Strasser) last roles, as he died of a heart attack a year later. This would have been a totally different movie had Ronald Reagan, Dennis Morgan, and Anne Sheridan played Rick, Victor, and Ilsa.

I've seen this many times and enjoyed it more everytime. What do I do when I'm in the mood for this? Yes, you guessed it...play it again.

Here's Looking at a Great DVD, Kid
Casablanca reigns as one of the greatest films of all-time. There's just no need to rehash what's already been said by critics about why this film is so tremendous.

This new two-disc special edition DVD really hits the mark. First up, on disc one, is a brand new transfer for the film. It simply is impossible for Casablanca to look any better than this. There's no question that it looks better than when it was originally released, than when it hit laserdisc, or any kind of other release. The image is crisp and perfect. I just can't rave about this picture enough.

Also on disc one are two audio commentaries. There's no one more interesting to listen to on an audio commentary than Roger Ebert when he's talking about a classic movie he loves. The Citizen Kane audio commentary is great, and this one is every bit as good. Ebert mixes it up with great anecdotes about the making of the film, provides background information, and specifically points out why Casablanca is so great. He points out plot holes and cheap production values, and talks about why they don't matter and why audiences have ignored them all these years. Rudy Behlmer's commentary is less engaging but still worth a listen.

The two documentaries, particularly Bacall on Bogart, are fantastic. Warner, again following the Citizen Kane release, instead of loading this DVD with quantity, has tossed viewers some great quality.

I owned the previous DVD release of Casablanca. I have no regrets about buying this new release - it tops the last one in every way, shape, and form.

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