Casablanca英文影评.doc

Casablanca Love, war and spirit of sacrificeIt seems that Casablanca is a film about love. Since the film has been played, more and more audiences are attracted by the deep love in Rick. At the beginning of the film, Rick has given us an indifferent impression. He is calm all the time. When Ugarte comes to him and asks for help, he refuses and does nothing. Similarly, Rick is very cold when the Russian dancer Sasha asks his schedule at night. The conversation in this section has become a classic dialogue. From the above we can see that love is a luxurious thing to him. However, it is not true. Ilsa has appeared. This has broken the wall which is built by Rick to protect himself and puzzle the others. On the one hand, the appearance of Ilsa has recalled Ricks memory so that the audience can realize that indifference is not his main character. He can anger. He can hate. Similarly, he can love. Just as the lines “One woman has hurt you and you take your revenge on the rest of the world”, we can also say that one man has fell in love with a woman and then he will be willing to give her the whole world. At the end of the film, Rick decides to let her go with her husband. This reminds us the power of true love.On the other hand, Ilsas appearance has changed not only Ricks subjective personalities, but also his political attitude. This film is not just talks about love. It has a profound meaning.Most of things have happened in Rick Caf. People from different countries come here. They are Germen, Frenchmen, Russians and so on. Rick himself is an American. The whole story is happened during the Second World War. Each one in the caf represents his own country. Rick represents America. His transition indicates the transition of America. At first, he is neutral. However, Ilsas appearance has gradually changed his attitude. He begins to help her husband Laszlo who is the leader of anti-Nazi movement. This indicates that America tends to the resistant camp. At last, Rick gives Ilsa and Laszlo the letters and help them to escape. This is the complete transition of Rick. It is indicative of the complete transition of Americas attitude. In fact, this complete transition needs sacrifice. While this kind of sacrifice does not mean failure. Both Rick and America are winners. Rick loses his lover but wins love. America loses temporary peace but wins permanent benefits.Seen the film, the line “Heres looking at you, kid.” has appeared many times. I am sure those words have been carved in Ilsas mind when Rick decides to let her goes. Therefore, Rick will never be the loser in some degree. Sacrifice has brought love back and saved the beauty.War has ruined love and beauty. While Rick and Ilsas meet is because of the war. Also, their love is developing in the war. Even though they are forced to separate, their love has reached the highest level.There is no doubt that Casablanca is a meaningful and successful film, but I dont think it is perfect. Nothing is perfect, so is Casablanca. In my opinion, the end of Casablanca is too ideal. In order to protect Ilsa and Laszlo, Rick has shot the German officer Strasser. A row of soldiers comes and Renault protects him. I dont think it is reasonable. As we all know that the Nazi is very cruel. At that time, German has controlled the whole France. America has not take part in the anti-Nazi camp. The shadow of Nazi has blocked most of European continent. Therefore, it is not so easy for Rick to escape from the punishment. Strasser comes to the airport to prevent Laszlo from escaping. He must have took several soldiers. While in the film, Strasser comes to arrest Laszlo alone. How can he come alone if Laszlo is so important? Well, films are always not so accurate. Sometimes the plot cannot be reasonable. The director may arrange or plus some vague conceptions in the film. Maybe this end of Casablanca is a tactic which aims at giving audiences good wishes and hope.From all the above we can come to the conclusion that Casablanca is a fantastic film indeed. It shows us a romantic triangle between Rick, Ilsa and Laszlo. At the same time, it sets foot in politics. We can find different attitudes toward the S