Comments on: 10 Things I Hate About Casablanca

By: larry clemenson

larry clemenson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:01:36 +0000

the thing i find very strange about casablanca is that the germans search the cafe americain for the letters of transit, but fail to find them even though they are hidden in such an obvious spot. willing suspension of disbelief must rule here, i suppose.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:27:33 +0000

When I love a movie, i find it more fun and interesting to see the things that made it to the screen. Sometimes the details in production efforts are fascinating. Sometimes the overlooked facts make viewer feel a bit more involved in the choices that were used to bring the story to the screen. Mr. Cahill has enjoyed Casablanca so many times he can't help but notice the same factors and flaws that most of the rest of us see. Pointing to these facts was a terrific way to ask other people if they enjoyed Casablanca as much as he did. Did others notice the same? Did you see the 1940's attitudes jump out of the script? Can you appreciate the limitations that these incredible craftspeople used to bring this gem to the screen? Do others love the genre, the period, the story, the actors, the romance, the music and the confusion about the early days of the war as much as Mr. Cahill? I did, thanks.

By: Tamazon

Tamazon — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:32:14 +0000

When that movie takes off, if you don't quit nitpicking and go along for the sappy, wonderful ride, you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life...

By: S Judy

S Judy — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:50:43 +0000

The only thing that bothered me enough to write about was when Ilsa told Rick he'd have to think for Both of them. Icky. I guess her point was that since she loved them both equally she couldn't decide which man to leave with on her own. Still icky.

Also I read that Ingrid Bergman didn't like the picture and didn't believe it would be popular.

By: The Ancient One

The Ancient One — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:45:23 +0000

There are SO many levels on which to enjoy a great flick like "Casablanca", and some have been mentioned---The score; the characters and actors; perfect B/W photography, comparisions to different countries' views during WWII (I hadn't heard that take before, & thought it quite intriguing. Thanks!); watching for oddities and blatant mistakes; or just sitting back and going for the ride!! Therefore, this movie merits at LEAST several viewings! I've enjoyed this article and all the comments. All the nit-picking is fun, and shows the audience's powers of observation. Reminds me of all of those "Nit-Pickers' Guide to Star Trek" books. You MIGHT have enough material for your own "NPGTC" manual!!!

By: Jay Albert Stockwell

Jay Albert Stockwell — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:36:33 +0000

I love Casablanca. I think it is unique,though, in the fact that the film mentions its own title, "Casablanca", in the script approximately 111 times according to my count. Probably a record of some sort. The word "Casablanca" is in practically every other line. I noticed that business about "German 77's" too. Thank God for the movies.

By: John Z

John Z — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:16:22 +0000

Dirk's statement about Rick's comment about his coming to Casablanca "for the waters" was a obvious tongue in cheek comment. I thought it was funny. Definitely not meant to be taken seriously.

By: jim in providence

jim in providence — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:15:26 +0000

If you love the film and have watched it many times it should still thrill you or make you laugh or cry or touch you in a special way. If you are picking it apart, you better stop watching it and stop calling yourself a fan of this film. Find another one to like.

By: Wes R

Wes R — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:25:15 +0000

On "Casablanca" all the comments above seem to miss the point that the movie was not produced as a"let's make a classic". It was just one of many films by Bogie and intended to fit in with the times. It was basically one of the many films that Warners was cranking out. You can just as many "flaws" in other films of the era and since.It was originally a play on Broadway called " Everybody Goes to Rick's". My understatnding is was that it was not very popular and soon closed. Warners picked up an option on it and as they say..."the rest is history." It's a great movie. STOP MAKING SUCH NITPICKING CRAP OUT OF IT. JUST SIT BACK AND ENJOY IT. In effect: "play it again & again & again."

By: BadGnx2

BadGnx2 — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:06:39 +0000

UPDATE!!!! I hadn't seen "Casablanca" in years and recently watched it on TCM and I could BARELY GET THROUGH IT!!! The character of Sam (played by Dooley Wilson) was so reprehensible I COULD HARDLY GET THROUGH IT. He was like STEPIN FETCHIT with a good singing voice. Personally in order for me to enjoy "Casablanca", I would have to SUBTRACT the Sam character ALTOGETHER!!! The Sam character hits off EVERY basic racial stereotype of African Americans that there was. I honestly don't think that ANY African American person can look at that film and enjoy the Sam character. It AMAZES me that this film is marred by such blatant racism. The rest of the movie IS good. "Casablanca" is a study of how much of a movie can be made out of virtually nothing. It DOES NOT surprise me that the white populace can get lost up in the romanticism, history and sentimentality of "Casablanca" and COMPLETELY GLOSS OVER the blatant racism before them. EVERYTIME I saw Sam, it was like HARD NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD!! And that feeling HASN'T diminished AS TIME GOES BY.