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The Osage murders and the ‘reign of terror’ was a period of time which deeply affected, and still affects, the American Indian community today. After some research on the topic prior to watching ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ I can now confirm that Martin Scorsese has made a masterpiece of a movie that will make this community proud.
A concern for the generic audience is the runtime and the pacing of a movie like this. 3 hours 30 is an admittedly long time, however the longevity feels justified for the most part. Scorsese adds humor and irony to a draining story, but does this all in a way that actually feels real for the time period it is set in. Despite some prolonged scenes, you mostly wont get lost, even if you have no prior knowledge of these events.
A good period drama should encapsulate the time period and match the story well, and KOTFM has no issues here whatsoever - hence the incredible rating. From the characters colloquial dialogue to their dynamics, it’s almost like you are watching the events play out in real time.The film doesn't hold back to show some of these events too, with some brutal scenes to showcase the harsh reality of the time. However, what Scorsese does best is balance this realism with the art of storytelling, as he pieces the events in a way that you can actually be engaged with the story for the most part.
The film is Aesthetically incredible too, and helps us immerse ourselves into the past. It’s purposely tweaked technically to make it feel like you’re watching a modern classic. The performances are so good that all three, DiCaprio, DeNiro and Gladstone, are worthy of an Oscar.
The score might be another minor issue. It sometimes doesn't fit right with certain scenes, and might not add to the emotions we are supposed to be feeling.
Ultimately, KOTFM is a masterpiece in almost every way. Whilst a standard audience may feel the longevity, they will be able to pick up the gist of the story thanks to how immersive Scorsese has made this emotionally draining movie. From the dialogue to the aesthetics and performances - 2023 might just have its best film right here.
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