Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese has adapted a horrific piece of American history that shows the very darkest side of greed and racism.  This isn’t the first time we’ve witnessed Robert DeNiro in the role of Lucifer.  He’s older, but that’s about the only thing that’s changed, and he’s portraying a real person.  The lot that’s dealt to the Osage tribe is heartbreaking.  It’s a different sort of slavery with what seems, on the surface, to be a most fortunate turn of events.  Set in the 1920’s, it follows the life of Mollie Burkhart and the subsequent events that lead to finding justice for both her and her tribe.  Lily Gladstone makes her film debut as Mollie and it’s stellar.  She states volumes with a look.  Leonardo DiCaprio is channeling a brandoesque cross between Stanley Kowalski and Terry Malloy, his entire existence is wrapped up in his loyalties, unfortunately, he isn’t good at making choices.  There’s so much to take in and process during this film’s 3 1/2 hour timeframe.  It’s almost difficult to believe that it actually happened.  Kudos to the cast, production, director for visually recreating and bringing awareness to the Osage and the tragic events that occurred.  Rating:  4 stars