This is another film that I finally saw at my Development of Film Expression class.
Plot: There is a mysterious child murderer in Berlin. A little girl named Elsie has been recently found to be the most recent victim when her mother realizes that she did not come home for dinner. This bring the attention to both the police and the criminals of the city to pursue the murderer. We mostly pay attention to the criminals because the whole matter with the murderer is affecting their business.
This is a kind of movie that i do want to see a number of times to make sure I get everything. But it's still and excellent film. Good cinematography, good lighting. and good film expression with using that song In the Hall of the Mountain King. and While the ending isn't what you'd want it to be, they do give you a very good message to follow.
Actors/Characters:
Peter Lorre/Hans Beckert: brilliant performance. In a way you may not really know what is really happening to him. on one note, you see him look himself in the mirror working on some facial expression to give you the idea that the character might be an actor, but on the other hand, you really can help but wonder if the really is as insane as he truly bring himself to be.
Gustaf Gründgens/Der Schränker: I kinda liked how they showed that he was in power with some of the cinematography and how he generally lead the underworld to go find the murderer.
Music: again, they were playing In the Hall of the Mountain King which helped us with knowing if the murderer is near and to bring a little suspense.
Editing: it was very well done. I think my favorite shot was how even Beckert's lawyer wasn't going to be much help with the separation using that wall and how while his lawyer was appearing taller, Beckert was on his knees worried for his life.
And that is my review for M. It's an excellent film with very good editing and cinematography with a very mysterious character.
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