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1931
Suspense/Thriller
Crime
1h 39m
When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt. (imdb)
Directed by:
Fritz Lang Fritz Lang
Written by:
Fritz Lang Fritz Lang Thea von Harbou Thea von Harbou
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Starring:
Theodor Loos Theodor Loos Peter Lorre Peter Lorre Ellen Widmann Inge Landgut Otto Wernicke Gustaf Gründgens Georg John Friedrich Gnaß Rudolf Blümner Fritz Odemar Theo Lingen Paul Kemp
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Genres:
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
Country:
Germany
Language:
German
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1931
Suspense/Thriller
Crime
1h 39m
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Rated 11 Apr 2019
92
95th
Rightfully earning its status as a "classic", Fritz Lang's first "talkie" is a brilliant early sound film holding up surprisingly well almost a century later. In addition to the fantastic use of sound, the film's plot and themes make for an engaging and thought provoking police-procedural/crime/thriller, whose ideas of fear, paranoia, mob mentality, and justice are only deepened given the context of the time and place of the film's production.
Rated 11 Apr 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Jan 2008
90
97th
Brilliant. My favorite movie of the '30s.
Rated 16 Jan 2008
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 20 Dec 2009
96
96th
One of the essentials. The direction is magnificent--the moment when the child's balloon is caught in the wires still makes my heart race--and Peter Lorre, with his hunted expression and haunted stare, is exactly right: loathsome and yet somehow pitiable.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Feb 2007
4
70th
Really good; maintains the tension throughout, Lorre is excellent, the chase and the court scene at the end are fantastic. But I don't think it is all amazing, and age has weathered it a fair amount. Well worth seeing, still.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 12 Jan 2008
80
91st
A far cry from the silent Metropolis, with its sci-fi romanticism and sparse dialog, this first of Lang's talkies is very talkative and completely earthy, and a film noir forerunner. Lang's directing is great as usual and the editing is exceptional giving this a good pace for its time. M is also a display of newfound maturity for Lang, esp. the final scenes. I must add that it was hard for me to watch this without constantly being reminded of the historical context in which it was made.
Rated 12 Jan 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 01 Oct 2008
94
95th
Fritz Lang does wonders with M. M is a really slow moving film of the start, it is very subtle and political for the first half, then towards the end, it becomes a classic manhunt. Peter Lorre is absolutely menacing as Breckert. But what really sticks out the most for me, is how...human everyone is presented in this film. Even Peter Lorre, who is pretty much a mindless robot, really shows some of the most human qualities I have ever seen. A Classic.
Rated 01 Oct 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 27 Mar 2009
10
97th
Dark, quiet and piercing, the first (one of the best openings I've seen) and last 10 minutes are worth your time alone. A masterful work from Lang.
Rated 27 Mar 2009
sophiesophie
Rated 12 Jun 2011
95
98th
Even though it's rather slow paced, it's not boring at all. Probably because of those kind of awkwardly silent moments in-between the scenes with sound that kept me anticipating whatever would come next. In addition to that, I can't quite remember when I last saw a similar performance to that of Peter Lorre in 'M', so good you almost pity the monster. Definitely a must see.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 03 Feb 2007
5
93rd
M is a transitional film in two important contexts: as Lang moves away from grand and fantastic silent adventures, his first talkie is quiet, subtle, suspended with bated breath. A prototype of his subsequent occupation with the pathology of crime, and forerunner to the noir movement he would helm in Hollywood. Moreover, it is a troubling evocation of its time and place: a paranoid and persecutory state where municipal authority is indistinguishable from syndicated crime.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 18 Feb 2009
95
96th
Ahead for its time in both terms of camerawork and narration. Brilliant use of shadows and lighting and even more importantly is the near silence the movie is in. The whistling of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is all the more haunting when it is both preceded and followed by absolute silence. Favorite section of the film for me was the duel planning of both the criminals and the police authorities, a great use of editing.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
arkadiaarkadia
Rated 09 May 2009
92
91st
Would have been absolutely mindblowing if I could watch it with a blank mind, untarnished by the 78 years of movies that have come after this. But even without that innocence, M is still amazing.
Rated 09 May 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 13 Dec 2013
98
97th
This might just be nitpicking but there's an extra in one of the scenes that has his hat on slightly crooked. Almost ruins the whole thing for me.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
magbMagb
Rated 03 Feb 2007
80
61st
Good movie, to be sure, and it's chilling to realize that only two years later, Hitler would be appealing to the exact same sort of group mentality that's presented here. I don't like it nearly as much as Metropolis, however. The kangaroo court scene at the end is the only scene that stands out in my mind as truly amazing.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
emtiltemtilt
Rated 17 Aug 2007
98
99th
This film is at least a decade ahead of its time.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 06 Aug 2014
94
97th
The type of procedural storytelling people love to follow in products like True Detective and Zodiac began here, in this amazing follow-up to Metropolis moral study of a society in a profound state of fear and rage -- like that sci-fi, this is also centered by a battle between classes, here criminals-vs-authorities. As outlaw men (and hobos) are recruited to watch the streets for these murderer, Lang shoots scenes destined for eternity, like that entire final sequence. A true shocker.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 31 Jan 2008
100
99th
Child serial killer loose in the pre-CSI era! This is a crime procedural that could have been made last year - it was so ahead of its time. The psychological view of the killer is fascinating and the investigative techniques of that era are well documented. Lang was one of the few to master both silent and sound films - with this particular one being sort of a hybrid.
Rated 31 Jan 2008
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 03 Sep 2008
85
89th
A fantastic portrayal of crime and punishment in pre-WWII Germany. Seeing as how the movie is almost 80 years old, it does have some moments that are dated, and the pace is not consistent throughout. But Peter Lorre gives a great performance as the tortured child murderer. And the courtroom scene at the end is one of the truly great moments in film. The impact was such that Hitler wanted Fritz Lang to direct propaganda pieces for the Nazi party, forcing Lang to flee Germany.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
w00dyW00DY
Rated 19 Jul 2012
91
96th
As a technical excercise 'M' is a masterpiece. The photography, editing and acting are all superb and the use of a leitmotif is groundbreaking in filmmaking. As a movie it's almost as good. The screenplay is tense and thrilling, apart from a slight lag in the middle. The opening and especially the ending are extremely memorable and raise some important questions regarding responsibility. It's hard to believe this was made over 80 years ago.
Rated 19 Jul 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
79
82nd
Okay, I'm not on the "I love this movie" bandwagon. But it is very, very good.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 16 Feb 2010
99
99th
This film is consistently the hardest film to pull up on most movie websites' search function. Either it won't let you enter a one-letter search or it retrieves thousands of movies with the letter 'M' in it. Also, this movie is totally fucking awesome.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 17 Nov 2010
85
90th
I had a hard time ranking this one. It is slow and clunky, and my mind did wander on a few occasions... but there are several moments of brilliance and the final 30 minutes are absolutely breathtaking. Peter Lorre is truly phenomenal in this film; creepy and repulsive, but so pitiful and pathetic that you can't help but feel sympathy for him. The scene where he sees a little girl in the mirror and has to order a double cognac to calm himself down is incredible. Definitely worth the watch.
Rated 17 Nov 2010
shaqfilmclubShaqFilmClub
Rated 25 Jan 2011
100
85th
3 Shaqtaculars
Rated 25 Jan 2011
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 24 Sep 2013
7
92nd
a very interesting film elevates itself to absolute genius in trial by beggars. should have ended with their hands up, fade to black, 'in the name of the law'. the final line about mothers watching their children was unnecessary. ah well, great film.
Rated 24 Sep 2013
ribcageribcage
Rated 19 Mar 2017
81
79th
Lang brings out the paranoia and insanity with great direction and good pacing. From the city's mounting fears and suspicion to the manhunt for lorre its dark entertainment and the last 20 minutes are a one of a kind film experience...lorres unleashed performance is gripping and pulsepounding and the writing is perfect.
Rated 19 Mar 2017
kadrianKadrian
Rated 05 Dec 2011
50
34th
It's a 1930s flick so it's not graphic, which plays to its advantage in my opinion. Unlike a modern movie, which would gratuitously emphasize the violence with bloody corpses and screaming children, this one focuses on the deleterious effects of a deranged murderer upon a society, the difficulty of catching such a criminal, and the lengths people will go to in order to finally bring him to justice.
Rated 05 Dec 2011
mikulMikul
Rated 14 Mar 2007
85
71st
Peter Lorre is great as a serial killer of children. After Berlin's criminal underground takes his pursuit in hand, we actually feel pity for him, a lesson Alfred Hitchcock appreciated.
Rated 14 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
89
83rd
M is one of those movies that is so old that it's really a tough watch. It's hard for a lot of people to admit that watching nearly silent films is not easy, but I'm gonna be straight with you. M, though it's a hard watch, is incredibly rewarding. It's a fantastic movie and is tense once you get wrapped up in the world its set in. Fritz Lang is a master of visual make up and this is one of his best works. M is a great movie.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
93rd
Many years since I saw this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
89th
A slow build, and what a fantastic performance from Peter Lorre.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
95th
Stunning film way way ahead of its time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okidudeokidude
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
51st
A real study in movie history right here! I think most modern Thillers can trace their techniques and roots back to this very film. No doubt Alfred Hitchcock was heavily inspired by this one. Modern American/English audiences may have trouble swallowing this due to the film being in German without voiceovers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
90
73rd
This is so well done. it can feel really slow during the first two acts but the third is well worth anything. it's so intriguing and thought provoking. A Must See.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 25 Apr 2021
92
92nd
Incredibly influential and wonderfully made. Lorre is amazing, delivering a tense, nuanced performance until he can really let loose in the end. Some contemporary audiences may find it slow in parts, but that's a slight criticism. Viewing it through a modern lens can also add tension and anxiety thinking about the attitudes and politics brewing in Germany at the time.
Rated 25 Apr 2021
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 11 Oct 2007
9
93rd
Peter Lorre gives one of the best performances and the movie is really tense and well made. Holds up unbelievably well for something made nearly 80 years ago.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Oct 2019
93
88th
Iconic, classic manhunt/police procedural more or less invented both genres, and its startling how much its best moments seem fresh and new, even some 90 years on (especially its telling commentary on mob rule and hysteria) - there's even a coda which takes the notion of "victim blaming" to task! Outside of this, a gripping and horrifying journey into the ugly side of 30s Germany, marked by Lorre's indelible (though surprisingly brief) performance.
Rated 20 Oct 2019
yiannosYiannos
Rated 04 Mar 2017
85
97th
Lang's classic remains a compelling procedural thriller fashioned with astonishing technical precision. The emphasis is on method rather than twists and reveals; the killer's identity isn't a mystery, so the intrigue is centered around his capture involving divergent social groups, forming the basis of a trenchant social critique. Lorre is haunting as the killer, a disturbed man driven by dark impulses he can't understand or control. His trial in an abandoned distillery is truly unforgettable.
Rated 04 Mar 2017
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 04 Jul 2008
88
89th
This is actually a pretty good movie. It drew me in right away and kept me interested throughout. It gets a little slow at times but the ending is so rewarding with the performance Peter Lorre delivers.
Rated 04 Jul 2008
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 23 Aug 2013
85
69th
Hans Beckert is a absolutely phenomenal screen villain and steals the show.
Rated 23 Aug 2013
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 25 Aug 2008
95
94th
Yes, this is a brilliant film. Truthfully, it did have some dull moments--"stalls"--so no, it's not perfect, along with some shaky camera dollies (understandable, back then, but the lighting is fantastic). However, the acting is just terrific. The themes and allegories to real life are very moving and disturbing, as is the trial scene, which says volumes about society...a scene I will remember forever, one of the few great moments in cinema history.
Rated 25 Aug 2008
orcunyondemorcunyondem
Rated 10 Jul 2019
91
88th
At one point I thought I was watching the wrong movie. Than I understood why this is a masterpiece. Everything aside, only the acting could be enough. This movie had my attention, now has my respect.
Rated 10 Jul 2019
castrophCastroph
Rated 03 Nov 2008
8
85th
The whistling will never get out of your head.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 03 Aug 2012
90
97th
What a thrilling ride. The story is immensely engaging and it's one of the few classics I would recommend to people who generally refuse to watch anything made before 1980. In a technical sense, it's quite an achievement as well.
Rated 03 Aug 2012
councillorCouncillor
Rated 21 Dec 2008
89
85th
Best kangaroo court scene in cinema history.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
dardandardan
Rated 05 May 2015
95
97th
A mutually beneficial bond is constructed between the social commentary that explores the facets of mob morality or hysteria (which, considering the time and place in which it was made, carries additional significance) and its suspense of what will happen into what will be said.
Rated 05 May 2015
bofbof
Rated 26 Apr 2015
91
98th
What fear and paranoia does to people. Germany, 1931.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
k177105k177105
Rated 02 Oct 2023
85
64th
Some classic discussions about the role of the juridical system, the danger of collective resentment and necessary constraint of the wish for revenge, and seemingly implying the terror of fascism.
Rated 02 Oct 2023
kavuKavu
Rated 17 Nov 2009
79
65th
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.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
feublofeublo
Rated 10 Mar 2019
90
90th
A movie that intervenes with the shadows of social justice and lawful rights. At the surface it explores the voice of reason for criminal punishment. With such a distinct character to follow for the film's vocation, I can highly appreciate the dialogue and cinematic details that progress towards the end.
Rated 10 Mar 2019
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 07 Jan 2010
70
86th
M gave the film world the ideas of a serial killer, a manhunt, and leitmotif, along with a tale that manages to evoke both disgust and pity for its villain. A true classic.
Rated 07 Jan 2010
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
100
98th
A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 Feb 2013
68
30th
I expected more, Peter Lorre as a serial killer with Lang behind the camera sounded like pure gold. The ending was the only part that didn't bore me, but by that point I had zoned out so much of the plot that I didn't even know what was going on.
Rated 17 Feb 2013
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 11 Mar 2010
75
71st
A film hard to analyze. Clearly dated in many technical aspects, but it is a true classic. Inspired by German Expressionism, with a dark and enigmatic narrative, incredible suspense.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 15 Mar 2010
87
79th
This is a movie classic. It's thrilling, it's exiting and ohh yes IT'S GERMAN!!! Everybody ought to to watch this movie if for nothing else then for Peter Lorre. Peter Lorre is pure genius as M and the camera work is great. Before "The Pledge" and "Es geschah am hellichten Tag" there was "M".
Rated 15 Mar 2010
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 16 Nov 2015
85
86th
I watched the restored 110-minute version and couldn't help thinking that the shorter cut may have actually been better. It's an overly slow film, and that's only because there are so many unimportant and repetitive scenes that have needlessly been included. When the film is at it's best though, it's amazing, and the trial at the end is a perfect scene in every aspect. When the historical context of the film is considered, it's condemnation of mob mentality becomes even more important.
Rated 16 Nov 2015
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 16 Feb 2013
95
96th
Lorre's disgusting/pitiable killer might be one of the greatest acting performances I've ever seen. This movie is incredibly gripping and suspenseful. The directing/writing choices really intrigue me - how we never actually find out what Beckert does to his victims (the imagination is far darker than a visual could ever be) and how 'In The Hall of the Mountain King' suddenly became so very sinister. My god, I wish I'd seen this years ago.
Rated 16 Feb 2013
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 08 Jun 2010
100
97th
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.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 17 Nov 2018
82
74th
One of the rare oldies that holds up to modern standards, and clips along at a fair pace and with such technical quality that it's completely enjoyable some eight decades later. Something you probably can't say about most crime films released even a decade ago.
Rated 17 Nov 2018
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 13 Dec 2013
89
96th
Noir before it was cool. Lang is really an underappreciated genius, M feels ridiculously modern and fresh even 82 years after it was released. When an 82 year old movie is beating half the movies released since then in terms of cinematography and characterization, you know it's special.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
icarusIcarus
Rated 05 Mar 2011
99
99th
Magnificent film in so many ways, none more so than Lang's visual sensibility. He uses images and sound in tension quite often: we hear the cries of a mother as the camera shows us images of empty living spaces; we hear the oncoming criminals as we see Lorre hiding helplessly in the building. Lang uses these tensions to build sentiment for the citizenry and to build suspense for the final confrontation. That we ultimately see the frailty of the law only deepens the tragedy of humanity's failures
Rated 05 Mar 2011
punqPUNQ
Rated 12 Dec 2012
100
99th
M = Masterpiece.
Rated 12 Dec 2012
zayankZayanK
Rated 30 May 2011
92
88th
Yes, it's as good as everyone says.
Rated 30 May 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 18 Jul 2011
85
59th
A bit slow but once Peter Lorre becomes the focus, it becomes a tight thriller that almost feels as if it could be made today.
Rated 18 Jul 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
97
99th
A superb film about the mob mentality where Lorre shines and Lang's direction mesmerizes.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
jerkyJerky
Rated 30 May 2013
75
93rd
I was really impressed with the camerawork here, seeing as it's 80 years old! Peter Lorre gives a great performance and is the main attraction. It gets a little slow in parts, but overall achieves what it sets out to do.
Rated 30 May 2013
dumptruk4lifDumptruk4Lif
Rated 01 Nov 2012
100
97th
I can see where directors like Friedkin, Mann and Ridley Scott got some influence. One thing I noticed was how the movie's whole story felt like a piece of machinery being disassembled piece by piece. You get the point of view of each side of the story and no need for any mystery to bog down what's truly important to what's going on. I haven't seen a movie before that has no allegory to its message, but doesn't feel like its forcing it down your throat. Very bare in image and sound and striking.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
timmotimmo
Rated 18 May 2007
90
66th
Peter Lorre is really, really good. This is really what a film-noir should be.
Rated 18 May 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
92nd
Masterwork about crime and punishment.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
psimpsim
Rated 19 Jul 2021
80
74th
It was super interesting to watch this prototype of a crime procedural from 90 years ago. Clearly they hadn't yet figured out everything about working with sound in movies, but in terms of structure and visual storytelling it holds up very well.
Rated 19 Jul 2021
michaelhash2michaelhash2
Rated 08 Nov 2012
93
93rd
92.500
Rated 08 Nov 2012
ars_animaars-anima
Rated 18 Aug 2007
75
0th
This movie, one of if not the first speaking movies in the german film-noir, uses sound with parcimony but at great effects. None can forget the haunting tune (in the hall of the mountain king) whistled by Hans Beckert (peter lorre) when he finds a young victim for his depraved crimes. Lorre, who plays a troubled child murderer, plays his character in a way that he induces more sympathy than the victims themselves. The man's passionate speech when he is brought before the infuriated jury is a b
Rated 18 Aug 2007
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
97
95th
# 51
Rated 01 Mar 2008
q31Q31
Rated 11 Apr 2008
94
75th
Great performances, street scenes, sets, and camera work.
Rated 11 Apr 2008
samvdeSamVdE
Rated 26 Jun 2015
90
82nd
Excellent movie about guilt.
Rated 26 Jun 2015
tathieltathiel
Rated 28 Aug 2008
85
84th
M is a very good movie discussing a topic that is still very important in our Western culture. Beside its topic it is also one Germany's first talking movies.
Rated 28 Aug 2008
patmanpatman
Rated 05 May 2015
72
81st
A slow burning, gritty, quiet and with a great atmosphere. Many films from this era loses its appeal through time but this one doesn't, and although too slow at times it's rewarding in the end with a suspenseful and moving final third with a memorable performance from Peter Lorre.
Rated 05 May 2015
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 11 Jan 2009
100
98th
Greatest thriller of all time?
Rated 11 Jan 2009
fleetfoxfleet_fox
Rated 29 Jan 2009
100
98th
I've never seen a movie so far ahead of its time as M.
Rated 29 Jan 2009
mrcimrci
Rated 14 Aug 2022
49
28th
One of the first in many areas like sound, suspense, thriller, noir. Ultimately failed to keep me engaged throughout the movie as everything presented has already been made better in later movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2022
babamotsbabamots
Rated 08 May 2009
91
88th
Difficult to believe this was the same year as Dracula and Frankenstein: it feels so much more sophisticated and modern. There are a few slow spots but with enough small events to keep it interesting.
Rated 08 May 2009
oaicoaic
Rated 09 Jun 2009
40
17th
Very good acting for a pre-war movie. Heck, Peter Lorre was probably the best pre-50s actor. Still, I didn't feel it enough that I'd watch it again.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
77
95th
Penetrating, cinematic piece of social commentary, and heavy: as fuck.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
kiralioKiralio
Rated 10 Dec 2009
60
68th
3/5
Rated 10 Dec 2009
payenspayens
Rated 27 Jun 2012
91
92nd
Absolutely astonishing that it was made in 1931.
Rated 27 Jun 2012
sprinklinsSprinklins
Rated 22 Feb 2010
93
68th
Honestly, how can you not like a movie about a schizo-pedo-murderer starring Peter Lorre?
Rated 22 Feb 2010
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 19 Dec 2013
80
88th
Expertly directed, "M" is an effortlessly engaging affair, a true milestone in the history of cinema.
Rated 19 Dec 2013
neonmanNeonman
Rated 07 Sep 2010
70
38th
Should've been a silent film since the quiet moments were creepily effective, but the dialogue was heavy-hammered and badly delivered.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
ephedrinephedrin
Rated 11 Sep 2010
85
93rd
CSI Germany since 1931 :)
Rated 11 Sep 2010
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 07 Oct 2010
91
96th
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.
Rated 07 Oct 2010
moviecinemaMovieCinema
Rated 14 Feb 2022
75
81st
Fantastic cinematography that’s a wonder to see, if only it didn’t have a few details that annoyed me (like where the fuck is the bodies or any conclusive evidence?)
Rated 14 Feb 2022
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 10 Feb 2012
90
88th
The set up is a little long, but the conclusion is worth it. A number of solid questions about justice are given.
Rated 10 Feb 2012
t86gT86g
Rated 27 Dec 2010
87
92nd
Even though the sound (and silence) shows that the movie is very old, the story still very topical and told quite modern.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
etherielEtheriel
Rated 29 Dec 2010
88
89th
The slow start keeps it short of perfection, but this is a fantastic film more than worthy of its classic status.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 03 Jul 2024
83
93rd
The investigation scenes were stretched out and over-expository but the philosophical and psychological exploration of the film is damn good. Love the idea of playing up mob mentality to garner sympathy for the murder; a victim to his own mental health, to which he expresses guilt and horror as to what he's become. Our murderer no doubt committed heinous crimes but the movie begs the question if someone like that can be redeemed and is our collective judgements too vindictive?
Rated 03 Jul 2024
decanusellisDecanusEllis
Rated 17 Jul 2021
64
8th
Revolutionary, aesthetically pleasing, the eerie silence that happens between shots and scenes is outstanding. Peter Lorre's performance is haunting, his final monologue is disturbingly intriguing. But, I feel that this is so glacial and in a way bloated. There is barely a sense of urgency present here, so much time is spent yapping over a desk that you wonder "Isn't the killer out there somewhere?"
Rated 17 Jul 2021
actionbergActionberg
Rated 08 Jun 2011
75
59th
From the looks of this movie, it seems like Fritz Lang was operating on a whole different level than his contemporaries. The camera work is amazingly ambitious, and the mood is relentlessly dark and dreary. Despite its perpetually inspired imagery, it does tend to drag in some areas, and perhaps that comes from a general lack of characterization, although Peter Lorre's final monologue is segregated from that statement. You can see the influence on so many future works all the way up to today.
Rated 08 Jun 2011
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 17 Feb 2018
40
3rd
Hans Beckert: "What do you know about it? Who are you anyway? Who are you? Criminals? Are you proud of yourselves? Proud of breaking safes or cheating at cards? Things you could just as well keep your fingers off. You wouldn't need to do all that if you'd learn a proper trade or if you'd work. If you weren't a bunch of lazy bastards. But I... I can't help myself! I have no control over this, this evil thing inside of me, the fire, the voices, the torment!"
Rated 17 Feb 2018
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
90
97th
The ultimate serial-killer manhunt film, the grandfather of them all.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
troothTrooth
Rated 09 Nov 2011
76
73rd
Not my favorite Fritz Lang movie, but still expertly done. The way it's shot, the use of sound, and everything contribute greatly to the story's delivery. Peter Lorre steals the show in the end, though the ending does come very abruptly. I watched it on Netflix, and I thought there was some error with the video, that they'd accidentally cut off a few minutes of footage.
Rated 09 Nov 2011
quez2goquez2go
Rated 21 Nov 2011
96
98th
Near-perfect, classic, and holds up shockingly well today.
Rated 21 Nov 2011
knorozknoroz
Rated 12 Mar 2024
100
94th
So many good things here. Lohmann's crotch shot, court proceedings in the criminal world, the sound and the silence, the smoking, the data systems and those eyes!
Rated 12 Mar 2024

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