- By Sukanya Saha
- Mon, 22 May 2023 03:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese received widespread acclaim for their Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon," at the Cannes Film Festival. As the festival geared up to honour Jude Law's portrayal of King Henry VIII, DiCaprio and Scorsese were poised for a triumphant moment at Cannes.
Critics who were fortunate enough to attend the Cannes Film Festival were effusive in their praise for Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece. The film, which delves into the gripping story of a series of murders within the oil-rich Osage Indian community during the 1920s, left reviewers using words like "searing," "triumph," and "masterpiece" to describe its impact.
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Adapted from a popular non-fiction book, the movie features Leonardo DiCaprio portraying a morally weak character who enters into a marriage with a wealthy Osage woman. He becomes entangled in the dangerous plots orchestrated by his uncle, portrayed by Robert De Niro, a frequent collaborator of director Martin Scorsese.
Killers of the Flower Moon received a 9-minute standing ovation at its #Cannes premiere 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏pic.twitter.com/7n2XSUPbEK
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The newly unveiled teaser trailer at CinemaCon offers an enticing peek into the captivating universe of "Killers of the Flower Moon." Through the lens of an "unlikely romance" between Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Ernest Burkhart, and Lily Gladstone's Mollie Kyle, a member of the Osage Nation, the trailer delves into the haunting murders that transpire. It presents a visually breath-taking portrayal of the oil-rich Osage Nation territory, with glimpses of intense gunfights, arson, and chilling acts of violence that unfold within the narrative.
According to IndieWire, Leonardo DiCaprio delivered his finest performance to date in the film, earning high praise. The Guardian also lauded the movie, awarding it a perfect five-star rating and describing it as a remarkable epic that explores the violent origins of America.
However, the festival had another star-studded premiere lined up for later in the day, featuring "Firebrand," a film in which Jude Law portrays the 16th-century English monarch King Henry VIII, while Alicia Vikander takes on the role of his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr.
While Scorsese's film, funded by Apple, was shown out of competition at the festival, "Firebrand" is vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or, the top prize that will be announced on May 27. One of the contenders for the prize is "May December," a new film featuring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, which received positive reviews following its premiere on Saturday.