And outstanding film that touches upon an often overlooked piece of American history in the best way possible thanks to the talents of its director and cast. In the early 1920s, the discovery of oil...
And outstanding film that touches upon an often overlooked piece of American history in the best way possible thanks to the talents of its director and cast. In the early 1920s, the discovery of oil on land belonging to the Native American Osage Nation turns the tribe into some of the richest people in the world. This sudden acquisition of wealth attracts the attention of white businessmen looking to seize the opportunity at stealing as much from the Osage tribe as possible. In his sixth collaboration with the legendary director, Leonardo DiCaprio delivers yet another memorable performance in the role of Ernest Burkhart. What makes DiCaprio’s character so intriguing is his indecisive nature, in that he is torn between supporting his own white family or his Osage wife Mollie. On one hand, Ernest’s loyalty towards his birth family is what made him go ahead with his uncle’s idea in the first place, while on the other hand when he truly falls for Mollie he cannot bring himself to end her along with her entire tribe. For the American history buff and the Martin Scorsese fan, “Killers of the Flower Moon” represents a fascinating look into the best of both worlds. It brings attention to an often neglected historical issue through use of another well-crafted cinematic addition to a beloved filmmaking veteran’s library. After all, as the classic saying goes- those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
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