Review of M (1951) by Greg W — 01 Jun 2015

A Los Angeles of 1951 could never remake a Weimar Republic of 1931. The new whistle is not acceptable too...

This review of M (1951) was written by Greg W on 01 Jun 2015.

M has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 12 Jan 2016

A pale comparison to the original, but if that original had never been made then this would be remembered a a decent flick which didn't quite…

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Joseph Losey's pulpy 1951 remake of Fritz Lang's M is fascinating for many reasons, not the least of which is its location-shooting in Los…

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By Trent R (307) on 14 May 2010

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The 1951 Joseph Losey remake. I probably wouldn't have bothered with this if it wasn't on the Quinessential Noirs list…

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