Fritz Lang’s classic gets as complete a version as you’re going to get on DVD…
Politicians are involved as they make a run at make the best of a bad situation.
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The criminals are the most resourceful, however, and use an army of beggars.
As the film builds to its conclusion, the significance of M becomes clear.
The blind balloon seller hears the man whistling again, alerting the beggars and criminals.
However, the police arrive to arrest the killer and bring him to an uncertain justice.
With these themes in mind, it feels as relevant today as it did when it was originally released.
When you consider that the film is from the 1930s, its an achievement.
There is no incidental music in the film, meaning that some sections fall into silence.
The overall commentary is just as interesting as the first commentary, but not as dry.
Zum Beispiel: Fritz Langis a 21 minute 1968 interview with Lang in German.
Rating:
3 out of 5
