Michael Curtiz's Casablanca

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Michael Curtiz’s movie Casablanca is one of America’s best loved movies. This movie that was created by the Warner Brothers has gotten so many critiques and reviews that almost any other motion picture. People were talking about the film so much when the release came out. The movie’s plot line takes place during World War II, soon after the Germans invade France. The film caught the viewers’ eyes for many reasons.
First of all, this film has to be loved by all in my opinion. I think it appeals to all types of audiences. The trophy winning film appealed to the love struck audience. Most women love romantic movies, so this film automatically was on the good side of the female population.
It has action from the war to attend to the action seeking

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