Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Mad Love (Karl Freund, 1935)



Mad Love (Karl Freund, 1935)
Rating: 7.9

A pretty interesting, however farfetched tale starring one of my favorite and one of the more fascinating actors, Peter Lorre in his American film debut. Directed by Karl Freund, the renowned cinematographer known for his work on Metropolis, M, and many more, creates a chilling expressionistic atmosphere. The mise en scene, cinematography, and camera work is sensational. Only drawbacks are the subpar supporting acting and bits of slapstick comedy that don't seem to fit the mood.