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Originally Posted by metternich1815
I entirely disagree on Citizen Kane, as discussed and I also disagree on Casablanca. Casablanca had a compelling story that drew me in. I was captivated until the very end. There were some terrific performances as well particularly Humphrey Bogart. I also enjoyed the romance. I am not a big romance persnon, but I thought it was well done in this film. Not to mention the classic ending at the end of the movie. All-around a great movie and definitely a worthy addition to a greatest films list.
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Bogart's best (and career defining) role was in
The Maltese Falcon, IMO. Apart from his absolutely brilliant performance as the brooding Sam Spade, and supported ably by an equally impressive supporting cast, the film itself is undoubtedly a milestone in cinema history, because it paved the way for all mystery/noir films to come, and also commercialised the femme fatale character in a huge way.
Ask me to choose, and I would pick this over
Casablanca any day.
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Anyway, looks like the majority are in favor of the most-nominated films.
If Villain waives
Citizen Kane through, we can move on.