Unforgettable Movie Moments That Changed Cinema Forever—You Won’t Believe #4!
Casablanca
It is one of the most memorable moments in cinematic history: This exchange in the climactic airport scene.
This represents the moment where Rick finally commits to getting off the sidelines of life and in so doing rejects his cynicism, reconnects with his idealism, and rejoins the battle for good against injustice. Laszlo says as much later in the scene:
Laszlo: Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win.
In subsuming his want [to be with Ilse] to his need [to reclaim his humanity], this moment serves as a window into Rick’s soul and a magnifying glass on the story’s central theme.
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