Review of M (1931) by Simeon D — 06 Jan 2011
When is cinema art? Good question- lets let Fritz Lang answer that.
Peter Lorre stars as a deranged child murderer who terrorizes a large city in Germany. When the citizens reach their breaking point, they organize a giant search part to catch the criminal.
The social satire is in how the city crumbles with paranoia around Lorre's character, and they begin to suspect one another of being the murderer, then police surveillance is mandatory, and everybody loses their jobs.
All the acting, especially Lorre since he has more individual screen-time, is superb.
Every frame speaks visually, and the cinematography is impeccable, ranking Fritz Lang with the other great directors.
Being a post silent-era film, there isn't any filler noise, so often times there will just be silence. Nothing to worry about- it only increases the suspense.
So Over the Rising Sun, you didn't answer your own question; how is this art? Well dear reader, M is a brilliantly written and photographed bedrock psychological thriller expertly utilized by artists Peter Lorre and Fritz Lang 100/100.
This review of M (1931) was written by Simeon D on 06 Jan 2011.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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