Review of M (1931) by Ryan V — 23 Jul 2012
The citizens of Berlin are in a panic over the plague of a slippery child murderer (Peter Lorre). Vexed by the additional heat this is placing on their business, the city's criminals decide to find and execute the killer themselves.
This ultimately leads to a psychologically energized confrontation with the madman himself. M, which was Fritz Lang's first sound picture, displays how expertly the director can infuse sonic narrative into his stark visuals and flawless cinematography (The killer's ominous whistling of "In The Hall of the Mountain King" is a justifiably famous example).
In addition to the direction, Lorre's striking performance helps to make M one of the most impressive examples of cinematic crime thrillers.
This review of M (1931) was written by Ryan V on 23 Jul 2012.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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