"Casablanca" (1942) DVD Review

Pros

• Beloved great American classic movie
• Iconic screen couple – Bogart and Bergman
• Extras on DVDs enhanced my enjoyment of film

Cons

• Special effects sometimes not convincing
• Industry censorship slightly weakens romance
• Some aspects of story not completely believable

Description

• Two-disc DVD set containing classic American movie “Casablanca” (1942)
• Movie stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid
• Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, Conrad Veidt, Dooley Wilson play important roles
• DVD has 2 audio commentaries, one by Roger Ebert, the other by film historian Rudy Behlmer
• Additional scenes, outtakes, production research
• Featurette “The Children Remember” (Bogart’s son and Bergman’s daughter)
• Featurettes “Bacall on Bogart” and “You Must Remember This: A Tribute to Casablanca”
• Animated homage cartoon “Carrotblanca” (1995), starring Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes gang
• First episode of 1955 TV series based on “Casablanca”
• Excellent picture quality, good sound quality

Guide Review - "Casablanca" (1942) DVD Review

I’m thrilled to own the new Warner Home Video Special Edition two-disc DVD set of the beloved great American classic movie "Casablanca." It truly is an unusual DVD set that enhances my enjoyment and understanding of a film I’ve loved all my life and already have seen at least 20 times. The DVDs provide many extras, but I think the best are the two separate feature-length audio commentary tracks, one by Roger Ebert, the other by Rudy Behlmer. Both commentaries are excellent, but Ebert’s is stronger on critical analysis, while Behlmer focuses on movie history. The 83-minute documentary "Bacall on Bogart" traces Bogie’s amazing career, while the 34-minute documentary "You Must Remember This" is specifically about "Casablanca."

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