Review of M (1931) by Stephen E — 19 Oct 2012
"M" is a moody and morally-tinged expressionist noir that takes a more sympathetic look at serial killers. It doesn't play out quite as well as one might expect and Peter Lorre isn't featured as much as he rightfully should be, but there several outstanding scenes, and Lorre's monologue at the end is exceptional.
The real triumph of "M" is Fritz Lang's gloriously dark direction, which makes Berlin look all the more depressing. "M" isn't as focused as I'd personally like it to be, but it's a landmark achievement in the film noir genre and I have nothing but the utmost respect for it.
This review of M (1931) was written by Stephen E on 19 Oct 2012.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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