GOOD, BUT NOT THAT GOOD

Few movies had a greater impact on popular and cinematic culture than the immortal love story of „Casablanca”. Hence, the expectations from it were huge and, alas, only semi fullfilled.

The story is just plain straightforward, revolving around the American expatriate (Bogart) squirming his ways around Morrocco during the Second world war. When the old love steps in (Bergmann), the cliche won't stop until the very end that is just too expected and pathetic.

However, Humphrey will set the standards for the male cool behavior on silver screen and some of the most memorable lines in the history of cinema will be delivered during the course of this spy and love story.

„Casablanca” is a good movie, but not an excellent one as the majority of ratings and reviews claim to.

CASABLANCA – 6/10

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RATHER THIN

Every movie era had one of those actors or actresses that were simply overrated and the golden age of Hollywood wasn't much of an exception with Ingrid Bergmann. Her role as a spy for the Nazi friends in Latin America in „Notorious” is one of those interpretations that should have shown her entire potential as an actress, but failed to do so.

Everything else, the script, the supporting cast (especially Grant) and the finale of the entire movie will also follow that trail.

„Notorious” is by far, the weakest flick Alfred Hitchcock made in his fascinating career.

NOTORIOUS – 2/10

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