Review of M (1931) by Patryk C — 26 Jul 2012
Being an instant classic from the great Fritz Lang, M is able to thrill and shock with almost everything that it's got, meaning its vivid imagery, grim and totally nightmarish mood, perfectly tense atmosphere, astounding black-and-white cinematography, and an antagonist straight from hell.
It's a psychological thriller that dwells on the subject of morality, and is in fact a social study of a community struck by a child murderer roaming around town unpunished. The police is on a trail, and so are the frightened neighborhood people, but the hunt may actually reveal more about the human condition of the hunters, than the hunted, in the climatic finale, which sets the stage for a dramatic scene of mob rule.
M moves imaginations, attracts with its intelligent and strong storyline, haunts with its infamous hum, and flabbergasts with its message. What's more, Peter Lorre created one of the most unforgettable creatures to ever stray on screen.
This review of M (1931) was written by Patryk C on 26 Jul 2012.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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