Out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Martin Scorsese’s new film Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the highlights of the 76th edition. This 3h26 western is inspired by real events and adapted from David Grann’s book of the same name, published in 2017, which recounts the murders of the native Osage tribe.
It reunites Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, two of Martin Scorsese’s favorite actors, along with Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser and John Lithgow.
This Saturday, May 20, after an even more glamorous red carpet, Killers of the Flower Moon was screened in front of moviegoers and movie professionals alike who were eagerly awaiting the film.
✨ Montée des Marches / Red Steps KILLERS OF THE FLOWER Moon de / Martin Scorsese
With Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese#skin2023 #Official selection #outside the competition #Without contests pic.twitter.com/idzfK5Mw7q
— Cannes Film Festival (@Festival_Cannes) May 20, 2023
the icon itself. He came to Martin Scorsese #skin “Killers of the Flower Moon” World Premiere. https://t.co/yEN1tls5dM pic.twitter.com/KcptrRpPtF
— Variety (@Variety) May 20, 2023
First thoughts on Scorsese’s new film
The entire film crew – and led by Martin Scorsese – were met with thunderous applause at the Grand Théâtre Lumiere after arriving late, which meant the show started 45 minutes late.
#skin2023 “Killers of the Flower Moon” bursts with applause due to the arrival of Martin Scorsese at the premiere. And one of his biggest fans is Cate Blanchett, whom he starred in The Aviator. pic.twitter.com/BBradId9ec
– Ramin Setodeh (@RaminSetodeh) May 20, 2023
And after 3 hours of the movie, the verdict came down. And the reviews are hilarious reviews of Killers of the Flower Moon. The Cannes community did not hesitate to share their impressions on social networks. Here’s a small selection of post-screening tweets.
Launch time – what time? Scorsese’s rich, 206-minute epic is worth every second. Read the full movie review #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon https://t.co/ArWGXQMF0A
— Total Film (@totalfilm) May 20, 2023
“Length – but for how long? Every second of Martin Scorsese’s rich and epic 206-minute epic is worth it.”
Killers of the Flower Moon: Leonardo DiCaprio gives the best performance of his life in Scorsese’s often grandiose epic, which misses the mythic aspect of the book but succeeds as a toxic love story.
my #skin2023 Review: https://t.co/6gj2girkpo pic.twitter.com/0gg2LRJumB
— David Ehrlich (@davidehrlich) May 20, 2023
“Killers of the Flower Moon: DiCaprio gives the best performance of his life in an often brilliant Scorsese epic that lacks the mythic aspect of the book but succeeds as a toxic love story.”
Finally, I can safely say: although I am already completely biased by my undying love of David Grann’s book, #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon Probably my favorite Scorsese for a long time. A film that says a lot about the director today.https://t.co/Kh4oU2RgYX
— Julien Lada (@JulienLada) May 20, 2023
Martin Scorsese may have earned the right to narrate a movie for 3 1/2 hours, but that doesn’t make it the right decision for KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, a compelling true crime story told from the killer’s point of view. https://t.co/m7LccrovnV
— Peter Debruge (@AskDebruge) May 20, 2023
“Martin Scorsese may have won the rights to make 3:30 movies, but that doesn’t make him the right move for Killers of Flower Moon, a gripping true-crime story told from the killer’s point of view.
#KillersOfTheFlowerMoon Earns its run as a glimpse into a grim era of America’s past. The lead actors have strong performances. I wonder if Scorsese is the right person to tell this story. With a stumbling third act, it’s far from perfect, but still a strong showing. pic.twitter.com/aGrOZxdGkC
— Therese Lacson • 宋蕾蕾 @ cannes (@bamfpire) May 20, 2023
“Killers of Flower Moon deserves its run as a look at a terrible time in America’s past. The main actors all give strong performances. I wonder if Scorsese was the right person to tell this story. He stumbles into the third act and is far from perfect. Not perfect, but still solid.”
#flowermoonkiller There’s a funeral summit where Scorsese gets an uplifting cast. A Shakespearean tragedy of capitalist poison and the agony of the people, where the usual madness of the master gives way to the slow power of the Requiem.#skin23 pic.twitter.com/UQ2LB4Skky
— Eric Schwald (@eric_schwald) May 20, 2023
KILLERS OF FLOWER MOON: A slow dance of power, betrayal and exploitation in a land consumed by envy and greed. Scorsese’s direction is beyond words masterful: the picturesque shots, the pace, the humanity, his emotional attachment to the story… extraordinary #skin2023
— FilmLandEmpire (@FilmLandEmpire) May 20, 2023
“Killers of the Flower Moon: A slow dance of power, betrayal and exploitation in a land sickened by envy and greed. Scorsese’s direction is masterful and without words: the picture-worthy shots, the pacing, the humanity, his emotional attachment to the story…extraordinary.”
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is Martin Scorsese’s darkest-themed epic crime western to date. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone are all phenomenal. A strong ending took this from solid to excellent. A tragic tale of greed and power. pic.twitter.com/DG2AyISKAK
— Matt Neglia @Cannes (@NextBestPicture) May 20, 2023
“Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic crime western with some of Martin Scorsese’s darkest themes to date. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone are all phenomenal. A strong ending takes it from solid to great. A tragic reflection on greed and greed. Power.”
Without reaching the heights of the March movie, #Killersofttheflowermoon Tells us about the dark side of America with the usual skill of the New York filmmaker. It might be a little long, but the mix of genres (romance/crime/western) is great. #skin
— Yannick Vely (@yannickvely) May 20, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon is definitely the last great Scorsese film that everyone wished it had been. A mural, an investigation, a large part of America’s infamous history, it has the depth of the book with the addition of acting moments for DiCaprio. #skin2023 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Daniel Andreev (@kamuirobotics) May 20, 2023
Not only nominations, but two instant Oscar wins are locked in for Lily Gladstone as Best Actress and Martin Scorsese as Best Director. It’s early, yes, but nothing can stop them. Gladstone is the heart of the film and gives a legendary performance.#KillersofttheFlowerMoon #skin pic.twitter.com/NddDeqPW60
– The Atom (@theatomreview) May 20, 2023
“It’s not just the nominations, but Oscar wins have already been secured for Lily Gladstone as Best Actress and Martin Scorsese as Best Director. It’s still early days, yes, but there’s nothing on them.
KILLERS OF FLOWER MOON…WOW. A harrowing story that’s difficult to watch given the subject matter, but you can’t help but marvel at the screenplay. Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro are absolutely incredible. Among the top-notch Martin Scorsese pic.twitter.com/MCRkzfK9rG
— Emma Sasic (@ema_sasic) May 20, 2023
“Killers of the Flower Moon… Wow! A painful and difficult story to watch given the subject matter, but you can’t help but be amazed by such mastery of the screen. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone are absolutely amazing. Among them. Scorsese’s best.”
Killers of Flower Moon will hit theaters on October 18.
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