I have a hard time putting to words how phenomenal this film is. There are some jarring moments, especially that last really short cutaway. But that's what they're supposed to do: shock you off of that pathos wave you're riding and make you think. It's a completely Brechtian tactic and it's magnificent.

Tremendous and ground-breaking 80 years ago, but a bit weaker today, with its slow pace and unsatisfying conclusion. Still, Lorre's performance is terrific, and there are plenty of funny, intelligent, and well-made scenes here. One great thing about the movie is how wonderfully it portrays life in Berlin in the early 30s, from the woodwork of the cuckoo clocks to the shop windows to the spiral staircases of an apartment to the facial expressions.

I'm not a big fan of rating movies based solely on their acclaimed status. That being said, while M managed to surprise me with it's surprisingly well aged story, it ultimately failed to keep me engaged over the course of the whole runtime. A classic, yes, but a pretty boring watch judged by contemporary standards.

One of the most haunting, thrilling, and depressing films that I've ever seen.

CSI Germany since 1931 :)

Should've been a silent film since the quiet moments were creepily effective, but the dialogue was heavy-hammered and badly delivered.

Great Movie

Brilliant in so many ways, this remains prescient today as a portrayal of mass hysteria and natural against social justice. Could do with settling on certain characters slightly earlier to provide an easier focus for the viewer, but amazing given it was made in 1931.

This is a very hard movie to rate. It's undeniably groundbreaking with a good message and a great lead role by Lorre but on the other hand it has aged horribly and feels quite boring.