bigshot
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I don't think Lorre's monologue at the end of M is over the top. The situation the character finds himself in is extreme, and Lorre does a great job of putting a human face on a monster. Contrast The end of M with the end of Stranger on the Third Floor ("Why deed you lie to me?") for an example of just how wide a range of intensity Lorre had at his disposal. Later on, dissipation took its toll and Lorre's acting chops deteriorated, but in the early days he was a powerhouse. For a great example of what he could do with his voice alone, look for the radio adaptation of Poe's The Black Cat. Incredible!