Review of M (1951) by Michael T — 31 Oct 2018

Joseph Losey's remake of the 1931 classic is faithful to the original but doesn't pack quite the wallop.

This review of M (1951) was written by Michael T on 31 Oct 2018.

M has generally received positive reviews.

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By Allan C (2,173) on 26 Apr 2016

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By Trent R (307) on 14 May 2010

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By Martin T (888) on 01 Jul 2010

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

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