Review of M (1931) by Ro R — 10 Aug 2010

Peter Lorre is perfect for this film - I love the exaggerated 'M' put on his back, everything about this movie is classic.

This review of M (1931) was written by Ro R on 10 Aug 2010.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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