Is Casablanca a perfect movie?

Answer 1

Depends on your idea of perfect. Oddly enough Casablanca was way more popular than even the people who made it thought it would be. If they knew it was going to be such a classic I'm sure they would have spent a little more on the production. For example, that aeroplane that is supposed to be flying--obviously a toy or model, it looks cheap. But you can't say enough for good writing and good acting--that's what made the movie so popular.

Answer 2

In today's world when all is said and done,the moviemakers would be drooling for a sequel or a Casablanca II type movie.
The ending seemed kind of rushed I think in Casablanca,the part where the Nazi was shot at the airport while he was on the telephone didn't make any sense...where was his guards and he would have never gone there by himself in real life..(that is if you are looking for a reality type situation).
The whole movie played out perfectly I think,until the ending.
I am sure there was more than 1 ending written for that movie.
Of course in trying to keep up with the war time flag waving war effort movement at the time,the movie ended the way it did for that reason alone I think.
I would have liked somehow to think that Rick and Ilsa would meet up together after the war or at least could have talked about it more at the airport as each went their separate ways to do their part in the war effort.
What the movie director's were saying was that Rick was willing to sacafice the love of his life for his country while Ilsa was just a sacrificial lamb in the war effort.I think Ilsa's character was stronger than that and I was dissapointed somewhat with the quick ending .
The writers did not do Ilsa's character justice for the ending of the movie,while througout the movie she struggled with her feminism,and duties as a wife also.
Today's Ilsa would have said "To hell with that ! Let's have Paris again!!!"...that would have been a good ending,and they could have helped the war effort along the way I think.

Answer 3

Yes, it certainly is. And, appears to be timeless, even though filmed in 1942. It's #3 on AFI's top movie list (behind Citizen Cane (#1) and Wizard of Oz (#2)). But, personally, I would put Casablanca & Oz as tied for #1.

Answer 4

I think it is considering that the script was a patchwork. Sometimes it was being written as they were filming. There are not too many movies that can do that and still be good. There are so many memorable lines in it. Also, try to image Ronald Reagan in Humphrey Bogart's role. Now tell me if it would have been the movie it became. Reagan was too much a B-actor.

Answer 5

Absolutely. Once of the best of all time. Perfect plot, perfect dialog, perfect acting - doesn't get any better.

A few others on my "perfect" list are
The Shawshank Redemption
Unforgiven
Cool Hand Luke
My Cousin Vinny
A Few Good Men

Answer 6

Nope

Answer 7

Nope, but it's pretty freakin' awesome. I also recommend "Rebecca" and "The Thin Man"

Answer 8

Some say yes, but I didn't like it at all. I thought it was boring and mushy mushy.

Answer 9

yes great lines great plot great cast you laugh you cry its has something for everyone'' you played it for her 'now play it for me ''round up the usual suspects. fantastic!

Answer 10

yes