Killers of the Flower Moon has emerged as a prominent film securing top honours from the National Board of Review. Martin Scorsese’s epic has been sweeping the awards and securing the status of a cinematic masterpiece. The review board which consists of film enthusiasts and academics has honoured Scorsese with Best Director and Lily Gladstone as Best Actress. This new set of honours follows praise that the film garnered from NY film critics and Gotham awards.
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The president of the board Anne Schulhof said about the film, “Killers of the Flower Moon is a stunning masterpiece from one of our greatest filmmakers, Martin Scorsese. The NBR is proud to award this complex, important, and deeply resonant epic as our best film and Scorsese as our best director.”
Furthermore, Rodrigo Prieto, who served as the cinematographer for both Killers of the Flower Moon and Barbie, is set to receive recognition for exceptional contributions to cinematography. It is worth noting that last year, the National Board of Review bestowed the title of best film upon Top Gun: Maverick.
The film, brought together the director with two of his longtime associates, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro and the historical drama centred on a string of killings targeting the Osage Native American community in Oklahoma during the early 1920s.
Critic Review of the Killers of the Flower Moon
The film was hailed by almost all critics who consider it to be one of Scorsese’s masterpieces. Even if its run time was nearing 3.5 hours, the audiences and critics thoroughly enjoyed the film and felt that every minute of the film was worthy.
According to the Independent’s review, the film is not only a reflection of its main stars and Martin Scorsese’s inspirations but also a portrayal of the Osage community central to its narrative. The review emphasizes that despite the prominent roles of DiCaprio and De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is fundamentally presented from the viewpoint of the Osage Nation, who played significant roles in the production as consultants, craftsmen, and actors.
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