The film Casablanca will always remain an American classic. Americans criticized it for a time as a high-quality film, calling it a classic, and even today Casablanca remains one of the best American films. Michael Curtiz, the director, shows World War II on the home front, using the setting to transfer the point of view. The famous and popular Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid play the complex love triangle that brings the film to the purpose and theme of the story. Casablanca illustrates liberal criticism through a wartime rebellion setting in its hometown, nationalistic viewpoints, and the tribulations of true love. The German invasion brings the people of Casablanca together to rise up against the intruders, proving that the people will unite and rise up. Rick (Bogart) and Victor (Henreid) oppose each other, but for a greater purpose they support each other. This movement is considered dignified and the American people continually support a congregation that rises up against unjust authorities. Even today, fighting against intruders for the rights of their homeland remains a common American theme, as in the record-breaking film Avatar, the popular Dances with Wolves, and the children's animated film Ferngully. The Revolutionary War caused this recurring theme with Americans playing rebels fighting against a superior, dominant country. Casablanca portrays the recurring and timeless American theme of uniting movements against conformist aggressors. The Casablanca setting exposes hometown viewpoints so that the audience sympathizes with the residents of Casablanca. The majority of Casablanca wants to leave, but must remain under German rule. Even though Casablanca continued to claim that this was unoccupied France, it became obvious that they... middle of paper... were watching you, boy." Rick concludes his respect for Ilsa and his love for Victor and the her cause; Victor needs her much more than Rick. So Victor and Ilsa leave Casablanca forever. Self-sacrifice was considered highly appreciated and will remain a common theme regarding true love time zone. Bogart and Bergman's performance clearly portrays a love that could never exist, even though they will always maintain the love they had. It is made clear that once married, the spouse forever has obligations and responsibilities towards their own sweetheart. Themes of the burdens and responsibilities of true love, the hometown's war-resistance environment, and nationalistic views will "stand the test of time." Director Michele Curtiz. Perf. Bogart, Humphrey: Bergman, Ingrid. Warner Bros: 1941, DVD.