Review of M (1931) by Tim S — 30 Mar 2012
Fritz Lang's socially-conscious masterpiece M is an all time classic film that could have come from any time period. Recently restored to its nearly full length, it has now taken on a whole new life in high definition.
The story of a sinister underworld combining forces with angry citizens - all united to catch a child killer on the loose before the police do makes for a very compelling story. It did particularly in an era where the storyline was ripped straight from the local German headlines.
It hit home, even if we're asked to sympathize with the killer a bit. Fritz Lang's great silent masterpiece may have been Metropolis or Destiny, but M is his swan song, and a film that any film fan owes it to themself to experience.
This review of M (1931) was written by Tim S on 30 Mar 2012.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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