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# Casablanca 70th Anniversary: Special Edition (DVD)

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Casablanca: 70th Anniversary - Special Edition : The romantic lovers' triangle between the impossible heroic Czech Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), his beautiful wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and her ex-lover, cynical American Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), is still the same old story, but it's never looked better! Casablanca's new 4K resolution scan achieves the richest, most dynamic image possible, rendering the most romantic movie of all time the most beautiful it's ever been. So no matter how often you've seen the timeless classic that won 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, you'll want to play it again and again.

Review: One of the Greatest Films Ever Made - Casablanca is undeniably one of the greatest films ever made. Up there with The Godfather, this movie has stood the test of time for nearly 75 years. The acting is perfect, the story is perfect, the movie is all around perfect. If you are showing a child the magic of black and white movies, start with Casablanca. It's a classic. As for the 2003 2-disc DVD release, it's definitely the DVD release to stick with (considering all of the double-dips Warner Bros. has been putting out lately). The transfer is great, as is the audio, especially considering this disc is over a decade old. There's also a commentary by Roger Ebert and an introduction by Lauren Bacall. On disc two, there's two documentaries- You Must Remember This, hosted by Bacall (other than her marriage to Bogart, I have no idea why she's all over this release) and Bacall on Bogart, a 1980's documentary on Bogart's life hosted by, once again, Lauren Bacall. Then there's "The Children Remember," which features Bogart's son and Bergman's daughters talking about their parents. As for added bonuses, we have "Who Holds Tomorrow?" a 1955 T.V. adaption of Casablanca that was featured on "Warner Bros. Presents." It's not good, but there are some old '50s ads included, which make it worth it. With that is "Carrotblanca," a 1995 Looney Tunes homage that is even worse than the T.V. adaption, but it's inclusion is nevertheless interesting. Finally, there's a "Screen Guild Players Radio Production" whit the original stars. The DVD is very impressive for one of the greatest motion pictures ever created. (4/12/15) An Update: I purchased the 2012 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray box set, and I must say it's even more impressive. The transfer is fantastic, and every single extra from the DVD release has found its way here. New are "Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of" (detailing the director's impressive body of work-Adventures of Robin Hood, Mildred Pierce, White Christmas, etc) and "Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic" (Just another retrospective), as well as an entire bonus Blu-ray disc of special features. This disc includes the 4 and a half hour doc "You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story" narrated by Clint Eastwood, "The Brothers Warner" and "Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul". While the documentaries have little to do with Casablanca, it's still fun to learn about the studio that created the classic film. A DVD copy of the film is also included. This set goes for about $25 here on desertcart, so I say you can't go wrong with buying Casablanca on Blu-ray.
Review: Classic example of Hollywood's Golden Era - After having watched "Casablanca" for the first time, it has become quite clear to me why the period from the 1940's through the 1950's was considered Hollywood's 'Golden Era'. I suspect that is was still the relative newness of the medium that enabled movies of this period to be of such high quality, a quality lacking in almost all of today's films. During that period, gratuitous sex and violence were not permissible and there were no special effects to distract the audience from a poor story. As a result, the way directors were able to engross the audiences in their films was by telling compelling stories and developing their characters with great depth and care. These movies also involved some of quickest, sharpest, wittiest dialogue ever committed to the big screen. The only director today who shows any understanding of the importance of clever and intelligent dialogue is Quentin Tarantino, but he makes overly violent movies and only makes about one film every 5 years. "Casablanca" may be the pantheon of the 'Golden Era'. It is easily one of the most quoted movies in cinematic history and it has some the most memorable scenes. For anyone who has not actually seen the movie, the plot centers on French Morocco during World War II in the city of Casablanca. The fear of the German war machine drives people to Casablanca to seek any form of passage to the United States. Business is fertile for men possessing the exit visas to get people across the Atlantic. Much of the business takes place at Rick's Cafe Americain, run by a jaded Rick Blaine (played masterfully by the legendary Humphrey Bogart). He was idealistic in his younger days, but now is a cynic and only helps people when it benefits him. His world gets turned upside down when the former love of his life Isla (played by the luminous Ingrid Bergman) enters the Cafe with her husband, the revolutionary leader Victor Lazlo, looking for passage to the States. It evokes one of the greatest lines in cinematic history and sets in motion series of events involving intrigue, passion, and suspense. The wordplay between Bogart's Rick and any one of the other characters is true treat to behold. It is sharp and witty and seems so perfectly timed. The only other movie I have ever seen that comes close to this level of dialogue is the old Cary Grant film "His Girl Friday". Rick's enigmatic moods always leave the viewer wondering what path he'll choose. Will it be the one of selfish interest or the one of greater good? The viewer never knows until the very end. Bergman's Ilsa is one of the most beautiful female characters in the history of film. Bergman's beauty would be just as captivating today as it was back in the 1940's. The passion of lost love between Ilsa and Rick is largely unspoken, but it's very palpable. Unlike today's films, which feel the need show too much, "Casablanca" uses subtlety to convey the emotion and passion. "Casablanca" is considered a violent movie without ever being too violent. The threat of the German 'Gestapo' hanging over every action and every scene creates a tension, a fear, and a suspense that few movies can match. There is not one single wasted motion, scene, or character in this film. There is purpose in everything that happens. Characters from the shifty street vendor all the way to the shady Captain Renault have purpose and meaning. "Casablanca" has been termed by some to be the 'perfect film'. That's a lofty claim as some of the movies that were thought to be great in their time, now prove to be dated and almost a parody of themselves ("2001" and "The Graduate") are classic examples. "Casablanca", however, earns that praise and proves to be a timeless classic that is as moving today as it was in 1942.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Michael Curtiz |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 13,488 Reviews |
| Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition |
| Genre | Drama/Love & Romance |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 42 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Michael Curtiz
- **Format:** Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition
- **Genre:** Drama/Love & Romance
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 42 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Greatest Films Ever Made
*by M***2 on May 9, 2014*

Casablanca is undeniably one of the greatest films ever made. Up there with The Godfather, this movie has stood the test of time for nearly 75 years. The acting is perfect, the story is perfect, the movie is all around perfect. If you are showing a child the magic of black and white movies, start with Casablanca. It's a classic. As for the 2003 2-disc DVD release, it's definitely the DVD release to stick with (considering all of the double-dips Warner Bros. has been putting out lately). The transfer is great, as is the audio, especially considering this disc is over a decade old. There's also a commentary by Roger Ebert and an introduction by Lauren Bacall. On disc two, there's two documentaries- You Must Remember This, hosted by Bacall (other than her marriage to Bogart, I have no idea why she's all over this release) and Bacall on Bogart, a 1980's documentary on Bogart's life hosted by, once again, Lauren Bacall. Then there's "The Children Remember," which features Bogart's son and Bergman's daughters talking about their parents. As for added bonuses, we have "Who Holds Tomorrow?" a 1955 T.V. adaption of Casablanca that was featured on "Warner Bros. Presents." It's not good, but there are some old '50s ads included, which make it worth it. With that is "Carrotblanca," a 1995 Looney Tunes homage that is even worse than the T.V. adaption, but it's inclusion is nevertheless interesting. Finally, there's a "Screen Guild Players Radio Production" whit the original stars. The DVD is very impressive for one of the greatest motion pictures ever created. (4/12/15) An Update: I purchased the 2012 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray box set, and I must say it's even more impressive. The transfer is fantastic, and every single extra from the DVD release has found its way here. New are "Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of" (detailing the director's impressive body of work-Adventures of Robin Hood, Mildred Pierce, White Christmas, etc) and "Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic" (Just another retrospective), as well as an entire bonus Blu-ray disc of special features. This disc includes the 4 and a half hour doc "You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story" narrated by Clint Eastwood, "The Brothers Warner" and "Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul". While the documentaries have little to do with Casablanca, it's still fun to learn about the studio that created the classic film. A DVD copy of the film is also included. This set goes for about $25 here on Amazon, so I say you can't go wrong with buying Casablanca on Blu-ray.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic example of Hollywood's Golden Era
*by I***H on June 18, 2003*

After having watched "Casablanca" for the first time, it has become quite clear to me why the period from the 1940's through the 1950's was considered Hollywood's 'Golden Era'. I suspect that is was still the relative newness of the medium that enabled movies of this period to be of such high quality, a quality lacking in almost all of today's films. During that period, gratuitous sex and violence were not permissible and there were no special effects to distract the audience from a poor story. As a result, the way directors were able to engross the audiences in their films was by telling compelling stories and developing their characters with great depth and care. These movies also involved some of quickest, sharpest, wittiest dialogue ever committed to the big screen. The only director today who shows any understanding of the importance of clever and intelligent dialogue is Quentin Tarantino, but he makes overly violent movies and only makes about one film every 5 years. "Casablanca" may be the pantheon of the 'Golden Era'. It is easily one of the most quoted movies in cinematic history and it has some the most memorable scenes. For anyone who has not actually seen the movie, the plot centers on French Morocco during World War II in the city of Casablanca. The fear of the German war machine drives people to Casablanca to seek any form of passage to the United States. Business is fertile for men possessing the exit visas to get people across the Atlantic. Much of the business takes place at Rick's Cafe Americain, run by a jaded Rick Blaine (played masterfully by the legendary Humphrey Bogart). He was idealistic in his younger days, but now is a cynic and only helps people when it benefits him. His world gets turned upside down when the former love of his life Isla (played by the luminous Ingrid Bergman) enters the Cafe with her husband, the revolutionary leader Victor Lazlo, looking for passage to the States. It evokes one of the greatest lines in cinematic history and sets in motion series of events involving intrigue, passion, and suspense. The wordplay between Bogart's Rick and any one of the other characters is true treat to behold. It is sharp and witty and seems so perfectly timed. The only other movie I have ever seen that comes close to this level of dialogue is the old Cary Grant film "His Girl Friday". Rick's enigmatic moods always leave the viewer wondering what path he'll choose. Will it be the one of selfish interest or the one of greater good? The viewer never knows until the very end. Bergman's Ilsa is one of the most beautiful female characters in the history of film. Bergman's beauty would be just as captivating today as it was back in the 1940's. The passion of lost love between Ilsa and Rick is largely unspoken, but it's very palpable. Unlike today's films, which feel the need show too much, "Casablanca" uses subtlety to convey the emotion and passion. "Casablanca" is considered a violent movie without ever being too violent. The threat of the German 'Gestapo' hanging over every action and every scene creates a tension, a fear, and a suspense that few movies can match. There is not one single wasted motion, scene, or character in this film. There is purpose in everything that happens. Characters from the shifty street vendor all the way to the shady Captain Renault have purpose and meaning. "Casablanca" has been termed by some to be the 'perfect film'. That's a lofty claim as some of the movies that were thought to be great in their time, now prove to be dated and almost a parody of themselves ("2001" and "The Graduate") are classic examples. "Casablanca", however, earns that praise and proves to be a timeless classic that is as moving today as it was in 1942.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We’ll always have Paris”…
*by J***I on September 25, 2019*

“Casablanca” is an enduring classic, a cultural touchstone that has several memorable lines that are now part and parcel of the popular American culture, such as the subject one. Two of the greatest actors of the era, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, play the lead roles. Claude Rains, as Captain Louis Renault, is also memorable. I had not seen the movie for three decades or so, and felt a re-viewing was in order. Naturally it is a love story, though there are no torrid scenes. A kiss, an arm around the shoulder and some imagination must suffice. The woman, Bergman, is torn between two men. As the story evolves, the circumstances, involving war and political upheaval, that led to that dilemma are revealed. The setting is Casablanca, Morocco, which is considered part of “unoccupied France,” meaning – sorta – that it is being ruled by Marshall Petain (the “hero” of Verdun) from Vichy. His picture is prominently displayed on a billboard early in the movie. The “action” in Casablanca is at Rick’s café americain, run by the cynical Rick Blaine, played by Bogart. Running a bar may rank up there with the top ten oldest professions, so the movie also suggests his “heart of gold.” We also learn that he has some “good guy” credentials, having assisted in supplying Ethiopia with guns in ’35, and naturally saw the virtues of the Loyalist side in Spain, in ’36. I wondered, on the re-viewing, what percentage of the current viewers would know WHY Rick was supplying guns to Ethiopia in ’35. Meanwhile, the “action” seems to involve the intrigues of Europeans of many nationalities trying to get to America, via Lisbon and the machinations of the Nazis who are just on a “courtesy visit” while the French gendarmerie tries to placate them. The piano player, Sam, a Black, (“play it again Sam) tickles the ivories, looks after Rick, and makes “As Time Goes By” an American classic. The movie was made in the middle of World War II. The movie appears to be set in 1940-41. With its title, it took advantage of the recent Allied invasion of North Africa, which also featured Casablanca. The movie was released in November 1942 and the invasion, code name “Operation Torch,” occurred just a few weeks earlier. As time goes by, I noted a couple other touches I missed the first time. When Captain Louis Renault decides to get off the fence at the end of the movie, and go to Brazzaville, which was the headquarters of the “Free French,” he drops his bottle of Vichy water in the trash can. And in Rick’s, when the French decided to belt out the Marseillaise, to drown the German singing, it contained the now controversial verse “Qu’un sang impur” (of the impure blood) that has members of the French national soccer team doing the equivalent of “taking the knee.” Oh well, when it is time to “round up the usual suspects,” they will include “We will always have Paris,” as well as Marseilles, the “Île-de-France,” et plus. An enduring 5-stars.

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