It's a classic, no doubt, but wait until your kids are older to watch it. It's not that bad, but the plot it complicated to understand a little ones might get bored. A lot of drinking and smoking, but its accurate for the time period.
Hearing all the catchphrases from this single film for years now in 1 hour and 45 mins is pretty cool, or at least for a movie buff teen like me. I probably would've eventually seen this even if it hadn't won Best Picture because of its iconic status. It was very good, but complicated and hard to follow at times. "Casablanca" didn't need a sex scene, but longing looks and brief kisses to show love. That's how cinema's REALLY made. Great acting, great plot, great movie; Bogart steals the show.
Bravo! This movie may be a little slow for kids, but the romance is there and carries the movie through the end. plus, its a fun way to show how movies used to be made..
No concerns. Content wise, I think it'd be fine for most 8 year olds, but they probably wouldn't get the whole premise and backdrop of the film. Plus they might think that romance movies are boring. By the way, this is a romance movie, in case you haven't watched it. There is almost no actual action in the movie. Just in the beginning and end, and about 80% of the movie takes place in Rick's saloon/bar/thingy (it is called different things throughout the film). I don't remember any swearing (which was nice), there is quite a bit of kissing (but it's not the junk on movies today. The people actually do it because they love each other and they aren't high off of hormones), and no easily visible blood when there are the few shootings and a wound in the movie. Here's looking at you: have your kids play it again and again. It will be the start of a beautiful friendship between them and classic cinema.
Humphrey Bogart blew me away! This movie is a classic and will remain so for years to come. There are also a lot of famous quotes. I think anyone under 12 would get bored, so it is best for teens
Ok, so the movie is set in a bar, and for younger kids this would be an issue. There's really no over the top drinking involved. There are some scenes with a gun. I think this is a great love story and one without being gritty or oversexed.
One of the best films ever made. I mean, what's not to like? There's drama, romance, intrigue, action, humor, etc. The characters' stories are compelling, the script is brilliant and witty, and the actors bring it all to life. If you haven't seen this classic, go do so. Now!
The movie is completely appropriate for any age content-wise. (Mild peril, anger, and kisses are as bad as it gets) but the story is too slow and confusing for most kids under 13.
This is the absolute best movie ever made, and the film against which all others must be judged. Period. Not only is suitable for any age, but should be seen by everyone at some point in time. The characters in this movie are so real, both in regards to their foibles and their inherent courage and humanity, Furthermore, the tension in the film is real (though younger kids without a good knowledge of history my not understand this). Many of the roles in this film were filled with actors who had escaped the Nazi terror in Europe, and when they stand and sing La Marseillaise, you can tell they're not really acting, their emotion is real and born of personal experience.
A classic! I'm trying to see all old romantic classics, and this movie is really good. The bad thing about it is it's long and alot of the movie is in a bar. Besides that this is a movie everyone should see:)
It's hard to imagine that CASABLANCA, the film that tops so many film lists and is so immortal, was seen as average when it was filmed. When it was released it surpassed all expectations, and it now lives in hearts and minds as a classic.
Almost everyone knows everything about the plot, so I'll skip straight to the innapropriate content. Two men are shot (one at the beginning, one at the end) but it is very brief and non-graphic. There is no language. There are some kisses and it is implied that Captain Renault is exchanging exit visas for sex with female refugees (only passing, non-explicit reference). Rick is a self-proffesed drunkard and is seen drinking and smoking.
To set kids free from the stereotype that a black and white film is a "boring" film, have them watch Casablanca. I teach a class on media and worldview (for middle school students), and I love to introduce my students to classics such as Casablanca. Teaching them to appreciate landmarks in cinematography is important, and films like this serve as a perfect springboard.
If this movie is explained before hand or played with subtitles, kids actually really enjoy it! I made two of my younger siblings (10 and 12) watch it on a rainy day on vacation and they were screaming with excitement during some of the twists. Very worthwhile film.
My partner and I watch this movie at least once every couple of years and enjoy it each time as well or better than the first time..even though there is drinking and Rick and Ilsa's relationship was one of those 'doomed' ones, it is a great love story and the historical value is priceless. I would encourage all kids to make this part of their library and our little girl who is seven, likes it a lot, even though she sleeps through most of it!
This movie is fantastic, with something for everyone. For instance, I'm not crazy about romance, but I love the historical part, as its in a period that's really interesting, and it's very historically accurate and it gets you involved and feeling for the characters, even though seventy years have gone by. My sister, on the other hand, doesn't like historical fiction and loves the movie because of the fantastic story, great humor and the fact that she likes romantic storylines.
I would recommend it for all ages, but I think that most kids under age ten would neither understand or care about the historical background nor like the romantic part, which is admittedly a very large part. However, from a quality point of view, I would recommend this movie to anyone.