Review of M (1931) by Phil S — 05 Aug 2008

Amazingly good from the cinematography to the acting (Peter Lorre is terrific) to the shades-of-gray morality questions.

This review of M (1931) was written by Phil S on 05 Aug 2008.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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