Film Name: 花月杀手 / Killers of the Flower Moon
《Killers of the Flower Moon》 is a film directed by Martin Scorsese based on the novel by David Grann about the cruelty, violence and greed of William King Hale and his associates towards the Osage people and the suffering of the Osage people as a result. The film’s screenplay, co-written by Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth, is a layered story that shows the situation before the FBI got involved and delves into the culture and emotions of the Osage people.
The film features a strong cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone, whose performances were well received by audiences. Leonardo DiCaprio’s character of Ernest was portrayed as a narrow-minded man, while Robert De Niro played William King Hale, a cold-hearted character. The character of Molly, played by Lily Gladstone, is the highlight of the film, with her performance emphasising her strength and determination to solve the murder.
The film is visually captivating and has a compelling storyline that leaves the viewer both angered and heartbroken. Although the film is three and a half hours long, the director cleverly uses every moment to show the audience the big picture through the daily lives of Molly’s family.
However, some viewers were critical of the film’s narrative and certain plot points. Some viewers thought that the film used an anti-climactic narrative when describing historical events such as the killing of wives, genocide, and the establishment of the FBI . In addition, some viewers felt that the film’s portrayal of indigenous characters lacked dimension, the villains were too one-dimensional, and the repetitive killing plot created a second level of violence in the narrative.
Overall, 《Killers of the Flower Moon》 is a film of deep social and historical significance, which makes the audience think deeply about how we have come to this point one hundred years later.
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