Review of M (1931) by Ryan B — 26 Aug 2012

If you don't mind subtitles, this is an awesome movie. he played his character so well people in real life despised him.

This review of M (1931) was written by Ryan B on 26 Aug 2012.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Hayden L (191) on 05 Dec 2018

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By Ryan A (1,011) on 31 Oct 2016

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By Caleb L (318) on 08 Jun 2017

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M' is loaded with memorable images and a stillness in the sound gives us one of the rarest movie experiences of all time…

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