Casablanca

Casablanca was directed by Micheal Cutiz and produced by Hal Wallis in 1943. This film was taken place in a city known as Morrocco. This film was known to be one of the first incredible romance film of this time period. The film thrived of the romance of Rick Blaine and his love Ilsa. In the film the role of the Vichy government controls the letters of transit and exit visas for the people of casablanca. These two documents were the most sought after objects in casablanca, and held all the value. I thought this film was not greatly produced and well written. I felt that it was a challenge to find the meaning of the storyline and the understandings to follow what was happening and why in the order they were occuring. In the beginning of the film, i had no understanding of who was who and uncertain of what the importance of the the vichy government played in the storyline. The use of special effects were used with something called gauze filming, the use of filters to cameras to make a scene look more softer. The use of lighting on the eyes showed the emotion and love relationship reflect between characters with the thought of each other. The use of light on the eye of Ilsa showed her love towards Rick and that she is lost deep in thought and connection to want to be with him and never loose him. One thing i didnt fully understand was how Ilsa didnt want to, or in any manner end up being married and live life together with the love they shared towards each other deeply. I thought that the ending of the movie could of changed, and Rick and Ilsa's love can be connected and strong enough to make their lives change together with each other. The most famous qoute of this time period of film making was stated in this film. The qoute was from Rick to Ilsa which closed out the movie," heres looking at you kid".