Realism in Casablanca is shown through the romance aspect of the film, and the theme of war shown throughout. The conflicted love affair between Rick and Ilsa portrays realistic aspects that create effect to the characters of the film, while the war theme creates a real meaning that impacts the narrative of the film.

Tone in the film is portrayed in a dramatic and romantic way. It shows the sad effects of war, while also being a form of escapism from war shown through the romance between Rick and Ilsa.

The visual style of ‘Film Noir’, can be seen through the dark look and shadows used in the film at Rick’s Café, typical of the film noir style. The use of urban settings, unconventional camera angles and low-key lighting also help define Casablanca’s ‘noir’ style.