- ISBN13: 0883929112371
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if you’re wanted by the Nazis. Such a man is Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), whose only hope is Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one – especially Victor’s wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), the ex-lover who broke his heart. Ilsa offers herself in exchange for Laszlo’s transport out of the country and bitter Rick must decide what counts more – personal happiness or countless lives hanging in the balance.
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June 8, 2010
#1
Review by Tate
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Perhaps not in all of cinema’s history has there been a movie with such brilliant writing, scoring, acting, and numbers of emotional close ups.
Casablanca is a legend of nearly 70 years, but thanks to Blu Ray technology it doesn’t have to feel that way. Watching this classic in 1080p is truly an experience, and I have to praise Warner for providing us with the absolutely best possible transfer this film has ever seen. There’s not a trace of grain or flicker or anything you’d expect from a film this old, and the result is stunning. If you’ve seen the movie before, it’s time to relive with this remarkable new technology. If you’ve somehow missed it on TCM, get cultured and experience one of the greatest films in our history in a way no generation has ever been able to do. Blu Ray. It not only improves the viewing experience, but it invites the viewer right into the moment. With clarity as perfect as this, you forget you’re even watching a film and instead feel as though you’ve tapped into the memories of the characters portrayed.
I don’t feel the need to mention the movie’s plot, as most I’m guessing have either already seen it before or can find that out elsewhere, so I want to end this review with what you are probably most wondering about anyway. Is the Blu Ray transfer worth buying this for? If I haven’t made it clear enough already, YES. I’ve seen some poor Blu Rays transfers, but this is not one of them. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of the best I’ve seen. The extras, though I haven’t experienced them yet, look interesting, including an audio commentary by movie critic Roger Ebert. All in all I’d say that this release is definitely worth getting even if Casablanca isn’t your favorite movie of all time. It is a classic, and it is an experience, and with Blu Ray it’s better than ever before.
June 8, 2010
#2
Review by W. Craig
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Side by side comparison with the Toshiba HD pressing (remember those?) proves identical to the naked eye. Looks like true high def. A good buy for those like myself who didn’t want all the toys in the box set costing nearly three times as much. Be advised the night scene in Rick’s cafe when he asks Sam to play ‘As time goes by’ is somewhat lower in contrast, but since it’s the same way on my old HD I presume it’s the source material. As for the film, a lesson in love…it’s all about self-sacrifice.
June 8, 2010
#3
Review by Michael P. Dobey
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This story is one of the greatest of filmlands romance movies. It has many of the most memorable lines ever said on screen and it has influenced everything that came later. It is a story of a cynical antihero who must sacrifice for what’s right and the message was aimed directly at the American public who were then engaged in total war. This movie is a true classic movie but that doesn’t mean it’s boring; after all it has Bogart and other greats in it like CLaude Rains, Ingrid Bergman, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre. Of course the line ‘play it again sam” was never actually said in this movie but this movie has been played into the hearts of anyone who enjoys classic romance films. The print on blu ray looks spotless! It’s a example of what needs to be done before a older movie is put on blu ray. It actually looks almost as good as a masterprint here; with NO LINES, spots, and other defects. This looks alot better than what the critirean collection did with ‘The third man” another black and white landmark movie. Although I would recommend buying that one if you can get a cheap copy. The blu ray also has many other features including a tv version of the movie from the 1950′s. Plus A story of Bogart who came from a uppermiddleclass family and was a brilliant actor by any standards. Anyways This movie is one of the eternal romance movies of all and it’s wartime themes of sacrifice and desperation still appeal to the average person struggling to do the right thing in a tough world. After all watching this movie for the first time is like ‘the beginning of a beautiful friendship” as the character Rick would say.
June 8, 2010
#4
Review by David Moore
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I am a home video addict, like millions of others. The Blu-ray version of Casablanca was a validation of the HD format for me, as the improved visual quality of the cinematography produced a prolonged movie-lover high as the ususal suspects acted out the well-known story. This Blu-ray edition of a classic black & white film of the 1940s has proven to me that hidden riches are waiting to be mined (remastered) from the catalog of classics.
June 8, 2010
#5
Review by Guillermo Calvo
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We have the standard DVD version but wished to try the blu-ray format. Being black and white, we thought the improvements over the previous version would be minimal. Not so! Differences are remarkable. One can see details in the artists’ dresses, for example, that are entirely missed in the DVD version. Strongly recommended, especially for Casablanca fans like us who never miss a chance to seeing it again!