Although this review focuses overly much on Paul Henreid's eye movements, the question of what makes a great vs. good film is worthy of critical examination, particularly in the case of a film such as Casablanca, where character development is limited.

Schneider seems a bit too enthusiastic in his criticism of Bogart. I would agree that the ending of the film cannot support the big themes suggested within it. The tension between personal desires and patriotism/freedom fighting is, in my opinion, rich enough to make a great movie. Bogart's performance may be part of the reason that film's story does not completely elucidate big themes in an emotionally or intellectually satisfying way, but that's more the fault of the script than the actor. Watch Maltese Falcon again. With better lines, Bogey can deliver.