Fritz Lang’s “M”
I watched Fritz Lang’s 1931 film, M, last night. Generally, I’d say it’s not a bad movie (it’s pretty damn good in places), but it’s not likely to have much appeal to a general audience. It’s about a child-murderer and how the madness of crowds kicks in as people try to hunt him down. I had a hard time keeping my eyes open for some of it, specifically the scenes that have no sound. I made it to the end, but it felt like work. It’s the kind of film that’s probably more engaging for people who’ve studied German film history and know what to look for. I’ll have to watch it again some time when I’m more alert.
Tags: Criterion Collection, Fritz Lang, German
October 27th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
What?! This movie kicks ass. It’s not like work at all. Unless it’s your job to watch incredibly cool movies.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Sometimes you have to be in the right frame of mind to appreciate a movie. I was too tired when I watched M. I could write out a list of all the elements that are brilliant, but that doesn’t change the experience I had watching it. These aren’t film criticisms I’m writing. They’re comments on my experience of watching the movies.