Review of M (1931) by Erin S — 10 Oct 2010

A haunting view into society as large and the mob mentality.

This review of M (1931) was written by Erin S on 10 Oct 2010.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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By John B (4,244) on 16 Jul 2016

M is a fascinating film on many levels. It is a dark, creepy and thrilling film noir about a serial child killer in per-WWII Germany…

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By Aldo V (8) on 25 Nov 2016

Espera, espera sólo un ratito, de negro el monstruo vendrá sólo con su cuchillito a ti te rebanará…

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By Dustin D (712) on 19 Oct 2017

M is an early police procedural and psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 15 Jan 2018

One of the best suspense films of all time. If you haven't seen this, you should. 1001 movies to see before you die…

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 01 May 2016

Lang's movie is that rare thing, a nail-biting soul-searcher…

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 26 Sep 2015

Maybe the greatest film of all time! A must see! M is a masterpiece.. In every sense of the word…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 02 Oct 2018

Absolutely fantastic Fritz Lang classic (his first talkie). Both entertaining and powerful…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 16 Jan 2017

This is one of the best films ever made. period. exclamation point!! This is also a pretty good film if you're not used to sub-titles…

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By Joseph B (617) on 16 Sep 2015

I wonder what marvels we would have seen if Fritz Lang had been born in modern times…

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By Hayden G (110) on 20 Apr 2016

Fritz Lang's 1931 film M opens up with kids playing a game and a little girl in the middle of a circle of kids imitating a clock and singing…

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