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Title: One of the tightest stories ever put to the screen
Review: Bogart, Huston, and a superlative adaptation carried this film. To me, it was like watching a great soloist play a great concerto with a so-so orchestra. With the exception of Greenstreet and Lorre, the acting was pretty poor, especially Mary Astor's nauseating interpretation of Ms. O'Shaughnessy. Maybe they just look bad in comparison to Bogart, or their performances are just a tad unworthy to do justice to the amazingly intricate screenplay and the highly original cinematography - but this certainly didn't pose a problem in Casablanca. Also, the production values are surprisingly subpar for a studio film from the 40's. Still, despite its flaws, this film is certainly a must see.
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