M (1931)

Rewatched (2024) (50 movies items)

" In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice. "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2020: 557 2019: 553 2018: 550 2017: 544 2016: 537 2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

Film Diary 2023 (74 movies items)

"20.11. Watching this classic again reminded me how innovative and huge it was at the time of its release. Take the use of sound for example, no music was used, but the silence sets the mood and the murderer's presence is made known only by whistling. The camera movements are so subtle and well made you'd think they were common back in the day, but nope. That because the silencing technique at the time was so new and poor they usually couldn't use any cranes or other machinery but stand still, s"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2019: 553 2018: 550 2017: 544 2016: 537 2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2018: 550 2017: 544 2016: 537 2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2017: 544 2016: 537 2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

Unforgettable masterpiece

“Fritz Lang was a fine director with an artistic vision that is just genius. This is seen perfectly in pretty much all of his resume, especially in Metropolis and this unforgettable masterpiece, M. The film has a great story that unfolds without feeling too fast or too slow in development with a theme that is still relevant today, and to this day I never thought I would see a film that would make me think that the music of Grieg(Peer Gynt being the murderer's motif in a form of a truly chilling whistle) was scary.

When it comes to sound and visuals, M is a triumph. The images expressionistic in their look and tone are incredibly atmospheric including in the brilliantly crafted opening sequence, and the sound is very inspired, yes even in the small details like Lorre clicking open ” read more

Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2016: 537 2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

My Movie Highlights of the 1930s (+Watchlists) (83 movies items)

"I watched the restored version (in HD resolution) of this classic German movie. Historically interesting pictures and dialogues and very good performance by Peter Lorre who is perfect in his role as an insane murderer. my rating: 8,0"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2016 Edition) (1001 movies items)

"2015: 528 2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

“Posiblemente el primer thriller sobre un asesino serial hecho en la gran pantalla, este es un film que sigue siendo considerado de los mejores del med”

“Posiblemente el primer thriller sobre un asesino serial hecho en la gran pantalla, este es un film que sigue siendo considerado de los mejores del med”

“Posiblemente el primer thriller sobre un asesino serial hecho en la gran pantalla, este es un film que sigue siendo considerado de los mejores del medio incluso casi noventa años después de su estreno. Por M es que tenemos a Se7en o The Silence of The Lambs cargando consigo las bases del género antes del mismo Hitchcock. Ese es suficiente motivo para revisarle en caso de tener algo de cultura cinematográfica y hacer una revisión de sus ideas.

Lo primero que tenemos que clarificar es el escenario empleado, una versión noir de Alemania durante los años treinta. Su grado de exploración es básica, motivo por el cual no verás movimientos políticos nazis o comunistas alrededor. Es lo suficientemente genérico como para encajar en cualquier localización de alguna ciudad occ” read more

Favorite Movies of All Time (2015 Edition) (1001 movies items)

"2014: 520 2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2014 Edition) (1000 movies items)

"2013: 514 2012: 507 2011: 495 2010: 485 2009: 471 2008: 461 2007: 446 2006: 443 2005: 453 2004: 466 2003: 477 2002: 471 2001: 472 2000: 444 1999: 396 "