Review of M (1931) by Greg O — 03 May 2008

Chilling. Peter Lorre is amazing as always.

This review of M (1931) was written by Greg O on 03 May 2008.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Vadim D (535) on 12 Jul 2015

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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 Elliott B (174) on 31 Jan 2016

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By Brian B (2,161) on 24 Jun 2017

This movie is sooo good. How can you not like a movie this? M is one of those classics that will always stand the test of time…

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By Tommy K (167) 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 Demetrios M (225) on 12 Jul 2015

Ground breaking and the creation of the psychological thriller. This is truly a masterpiece which will live in history…

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By Eunhae H (23) on 23 Oct 2017

No, no, no, no critics and thespians! M has dated terribly…

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By Patrick Y (105) on 20 Jul 2015

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By Tanner B (443) on 26 Jul 2015

-IGNORE THIS OUT OF FIVE RATING 4/4 Chilling early talkie about a child murderer put on trial by citizens, not the law…

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