Format:Black & White, Digital Sound, Ntsc, Subtitled Languages:English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled) Rating:PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Number Of Items:1 Running Time:102 Aspect Ratio:1.33:1 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.1 Dimensions (in):7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6
Theatrical Release Date:January 23, 1943 Release Date:February 15, 2000 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Condition:DAILY SHIPPING!! This DVD is in very good condition and may or may not have very light scratches, which in no way has affected the viewing capabilities. Case shows little signs of wear and includes all original artwork. . Daily Shipping!
Amazon.com essential video 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.com 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
Product Description Rick blaine a callous nightclub owner in a wartime waystation has his world turned upside down when his lost love ilsa returns. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 06/07/2005 Starring: Humphrey Bogart Claude Rains Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Michael Curtiz
Best Movie of the 20th Century?December 3, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The picture quality of this release of Casablanca is amazing. It is clearly the best quality ever made available to the public. (I'm anxious to read reviews of the new Blu-Ray release to learn whether there is any meaningful improvement over this fantastic version.)
Many believe "Casablanca" was the greatest movie of the 20th century. Its ending is perhaps the most moving of any movie. In the course of the film, the cynical, self-interest hero (Rick) gradually develops to a point where he realizes his own interests are outweighed by the monumental events overtaking the world in the 1940s:
"Ilsa, I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that. Now, now... Here's looking at you kid."
So this cynical man who "sticks his neck out for no one", in the end, gives up the love of his life so as to make a direct contribution to defeating the Nazis.
It is my understanding that the new Blu-Ray set contains all the special fearures of this one, but also has a 2nd disc (in standard definition) -- a feature on "Jack Warner - The Last Mogul", but that can also be purchased separately elsewhere. The Blu-Ray set will also include: 48-Page Photo Book, 10 One-Sheet Reproduction Cards, Archival Correspondence, and Exclusive Passport Holder and Luggage Tag. To me those special features aren't really of much interest. As far as the Blu-Ray movie picture quality, I think there's a limit as to how much improvement you can get on these old b&w films. I believe if you have a quality 1080p television, a good upconverting DVD player, and a good sound system, the quality you get in this set under review is as good as even the most demanding viewer needs. BUT, I am anxious to read reviews of the Blu-Ray set.
Another concern I have about Blu-Ray is that if you have a Blu-Ray player that remembers where the film left off, that feature doesn't work with all Blu-Ray DVDs. For the ones using Java coding, it doesn't remember. With those, when you hit "stop" you have to start again from the very beginning, including all the copyright stuff, previews, etc. However, if your player has the "remember" feature it works with this standard definition DVD - a great convenience.
Another thing about Blu-Ray is that the picture quality is really quite hit or miss. Some are great for the most part (but all have at least some grainy scenes) and some are absolutely terrible (see "Oceans" 11, 12 and 13). Who knows how "Casablanca" will look in Blu-Ray. I know I am as happy as can be with the quality in this set. But I have no idea how it will be with Blu-Ray, and I can't imaging it could be very significantly better than this, but let's hear some Blu-Ray reviews!
Please Amazon, more pertinent reviewsDecember 2, 2008 10 out of 12 found this review helpful
With the new Blu-Ray versions of old classics, it may be time for Amazon to rethink how it publishes their reviews, normally one of the things I like most about their store! When I heard Casablanca was coming out in Blu-Ray, my first thought was, "I wonder if Blu-Ray has anything to offer to an old Black and White film, or is it just a marketing ploy?" So, I go to Amazon, look up the BLU-RAY VERSION of Casablanca, and find 536 reviews telling me that Casablanca is one of the best movies of all times. Great! I know that! What I want to know is, does the Blu-Ray edition offer me any viewing advantages over my current DVD of this movie? How about limiting the reviews to only those who can add something of value to the specific edition being evaluated. Otherwise, with all the new Blu-Ray versions that are going to come out, we are left with old news and nothing of value as we contemplate spending (big!)bucks to possibly replace movies we already own!
goodDecember 2, 2008 0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Fast ship. No problems with the shipping, but I guess I need to make sure the next time I order, that when I correct the number (total) from 2 to 1, that the web site corrects it too. Didn't need two of this item, but I paid for them, and accepted the order, even though I had changed it to say only 1, not two. I'll never make that mistake again. After editing, we must all make sure it really edits the number.
Casablanca- A Movie that Everyone MUST WatchNovember 20, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Casablanca is perhaps considered one of the best well-done and most-respected movies of all time. Before I even watched the film, I knew that I would love it from start to finish. So if you are sitting at home wondering what movie to watch, I recommend Casablanca because you will not be disappointed. Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart both do an amazing job in this film. Also this Academy Award winner for Best Picture clearly deserves a round of applause. Perfect film for families, couples, or anyone who wants to enjoy a good movie. Next time you are at Blockbuster or ordering off of NETFLIX, choose Casablanca as your next movie to watch.
CasablancaNovember 9, 2008 1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Casablanca is generally considered to be on of the greatest films of all time. After watching it i can certainly some evidence for it but i'm not sure if i would necessarily hold it in that high regard.
I think a large part of my opinions of this movie come from the fact that it is an older movie and many movies have been influenced directly from it. Watching in today, much of the story, particularly the romance, seemed comical simply because i had seen it used so often. Admittedly, before i saw it i was expecting to not like it at all but luckily i did enjoy most of it. First and foremost i really appreciated the writing. The dialogue, especially between Rick and captain Renault, was both entertaining and intelligent. I found myself enjoying the political intrigue in the film much more than the romance.
I was certainly impressed with this movie. Mostly because of the writing and setting. though I wouldn't call this the greatest film ive ever seen it does deserve most of the credit it receives.
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