This movie brings to us some of the most memorable lines and characters in film history. Okay, it’s a little schmaltzy and it’s full of propaganda, but the story line is as old as all literature (think Lancelot and Guinevere) played by two of the greates actors of the 20th century. The recurrence of this theme throughout history speaks to the archetypical relevance of this story to human romance. And Casablanca is set in the turning point of the 20th century (when the outcome was completely unknown). It is a story of hope for love and for victory over overpowering evil. It is a story of love, not as we want it to be, but in a way that may be more true and more meaningful. The comedic is mixed artfully with the tragic. Frienship and patriotism triumphs over greed and self interes. And anyone who does not get misty eyed when Victor Lazlo takes charge of the cafe and has the band sing La Marseillaise is from a different planet than me.