Review of M (1931) by Randy T — 04 Sep 2010
As a child of the 60's, I grew up knowing Peter Lorre as a spooky looking character actor with supporting roles in old classics like The Maltese Falcon and Arsenic and Old Lace. Although I enjoyed his performances I never fully appreciated his talent until I saw this 1931 Fritz Lang masterpiece.
In it, Lorre plays a psychotic child murderer stalking a German city. Lorre's approach to the character is unusual in the sense that he himself is tormented by the unspeakable acts he commits. There is a tangible emanation of right and wrong, of good versus evil, that Lorre projects.
I found myself fascinatingly disgusted (or disgustingly fascinated) by my empathy for his character.
This review of M (1931) was written by Randy T on 04 Sep 2010.
M has generally received very positive reviews.
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