Director: Martin Scorsese
Screenwriters: Eric Roth, Martín Scorsese
Based on Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Starring : Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone
Paramount Pictures Release dates May 20, 2023 (Cannes)
October 20, 2023 (United States)
Run time: 206 minutes
Genre: Western, Crime, Drama
Country: United States
Language: English
For the Love of Money
Director Martin Scorsese’s captivating new crime drama ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, based on David Grann’s 2017 book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, tells the heartbreaking true story of the Osage Native American tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma in 1920s and the murders of its tribal members after oil is found on their land and they become wealthy over night as told through the lives of Ernest Burkhart, Mollie's husband ( Leonardo DiCaprio), William King Hale, Ernest's uncle (Robert De Niro), and Mollie Burkhart, Ernest's Native American wife (Lily Gladstone) and the challenges the Osage people faced getting the United States Bureau of Investigation to finally investigate the murders on their tribal land.
The superb performance by DeNiro as he lures you in with his hometown, country charm while masking the devious and depraved man that he is. You are taking through so many emotions with excellent on-screen performance between DiCaprio and Gladstone, that is the heartbeat of the film, as they navigate love, betrayal, murder and death.
Reminded of Tulsa Massacre and the election day violence in Osocee in Florida, just to name of few of the many acts of white mob violence visited upon people of color.
Eric Roth, Martín Scorsese’s screenplay does justice to the lives and customs of the Osage Nation capturing real, authentic representation. The use of the native Osage language and customs created an authentic depiction of actual life. Added into the mix is the late Robbie Robinson ‘s amazing yet final film score.
The authentic recreations, by costume designer Jacqueline West, with the help of a member of the Osage Nation, Julie O’Keefe, who was the film’s costume cultural adviser, also tells their story with beauty yet without words.
The cruel, heartless, demonic behavior and the total disregard for human life stands out above all else.
Cinemtographer set on location on Osage tribal land. Beautiful, green rolling hills as far as the eye can see . It shows the importance of not dehumanizing people because it makes it too easy to plot, plan the murder of family, friends, and foes.
Killers of the Flower Moon is great film that provides good context to a significant historical event.
A better location could have been found. Filming on location on Osage tribal land in Oklahoma brought an actual event to life. Being in the same place that these murders occurred over a 100 years ago helps bring their story full circle.
Ernest “I love money. Almost as much as I love my wife.”
What does love have to do with it, when family and money are involved? No one is safe. Killers of Flower Moon is great film worth the 3 ½ hours of screen time. This film you do not want to miss.
Paramount Pictures Release dates May 20, 2023 (Cannes)
October 20, 2023 (United States)
Director: Martin Scorsese
Screenwriters: Eric Roth, Martín Scorsese
Based on Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Producers: Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese, Daniel Lupi
Starring : Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone
Cinematographer: Robbie Robertson
Production companies: Apple Studios, Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Productions
Distributed by Apple Original Films (through Apple TV+)
Run time: 206 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English