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Well said ....

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In Reply to: RE: Casablanca:What makes it great? For me it's the tension... posted by mpathus on November 22, 2009 at 20:56:46

It's a profoundly romantic film and, understandably, seems meaningless to many in this age of instant gratification. (That's not a cheap shot at anyone who just doesn't like it, but one possible explanation.)

Also, for me, the loveliness of Ingrid Bergman is a major factor, as was Audrey Hepburn's in her earlier films.

Bogart's stilted version of masculinity is, I think, more amusing than anything else. And, yet, we believe that he loved.

The OP is right about suspending disbelief. If you can't, the film means nothing.

I'm still processing your point about a homoerotic subtext: a good excuse to dust off the DVD come the weekend!

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I've never found the ... - Harmonia 19:16:04 11/23/09 (0)
...homoerotic subtext myself.

And I don't think it is there by intention of the writers or director.

But I'm not offended by that reading of it.

I guessI've probably seen in 25 times in my 50+ years. Holds up well IMO. If you can't watch something 20-30 times or more then it's not a *great* film IMO.
RE: Well said .... - patrickU 05:43:52 11/23/09 (1)
Don�t look there are not.
- Ah, the power of repression! LoL! nt - Bhasi 07:27:51 11/23/09 (0)
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