Doesn't reach the transcendent heights of Casablanca, I think mainly because the supporting cast isn't as strong and the nascent relationship between Bogart and Bacall doesn't have the tragic element that Bogart/Bergman had. That said, this is a very strong film that crackles with sexual tension and presents Bogart again as a world-weary, "I stick my neck out for nobody" skipper who, nonetheless, puts himself in harm's way to help the war effort. It loses none of its sparkle today; I loved it.
Shout by Tony BatesVIP 2BlockedParent2023-12-10T17:52:49Z
Doesn't reach the transcendent heights of Casablanca, I think mainly because the supporting cast isn't as strong and the nascent relationship between Bogart and Bacall doesn't have the tragic element that Bogart/Bergman had. That said, this is a very strong film that crackles with sexual tension and presents Bogart again as a world-weary, "I stick my neck out for nobody" skipper who, nonetheless, puts himself in harm's way to help the war effort. It loses none of its sparkle today; I loved it.