Review of M (1931) by Jacob E — 28 May 2013

Incredible character study of a serial killer and Peter Lorre's best role.

This review of M (1931) was written by Jacob E on 28 May 2013.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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Fritz Lang's 1931 film M opens up with kids playing a game and a little girl in the middle of a circle of kids imitating a clock and singing…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 02 Oct 2018

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 26 Sep 2015

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 16 Jan 2017

This is one of the best films ever made. period. exclamation point!! This is also a pretty good film if you're not used to sub-titles…

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By Fritz F (126) on 03 Aug 2015

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Espera, espera sólo un ratito, de negro el monstruo vendrá sólo con su cuchillito a ti te rebanará…

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