Opened: October 20, 2023

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, Jason Isbell, William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Scott Shepherd, Everett Waller, Talee Redcorn, Yancey Red Corn, Tatanka Means, Tommy Schultz, Sturgill Simpson, Ty Mitchell, Gary Basaraba, Charlie Musselwhite, Pat Healy, Steve Witting, Steve Routman, Michael Abbott Jr., Jack White, Pete Yorn, Larry Sellers, Barry Corbin, Steve Eastin, Elden Henson, Katherine Willis, Gene Jones, Larry Fessenden & Martin Scorsese

An epic real-life crime story, Killers of the Flower Moon is a labor of love from Martin Scorsese and a labor to watch with a three-and-a-half-hour runtime, but you won’t be disappointed.

After returning from war, Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) falls in love with Mollie (Lily Gladstone). Ernest’s Uncle William King Hale (Robert De Niro) is supportive of the Osage people, but secretly exploits their newfound wealth.

The intense story justifies the length of the film. You’ll notice it’s long but outstanding performances from DiCaprio, Gladstone and De Niro will keep you engrossed. The levels that Gladstone finds within Mollie make her standout against the decorated actors surrounding her.

With fantastic production value, Scorsese takes a disturbing story and makes it champion the Native American community that the white man took advantage of.

Final say: A worthy story told right. ★★★★★