"Killers of the Flower Moon: Scorsese's Masterful, Uneven Crime Drama"

"Killers of the Flower Moon," directed by Martin Scorsese and based on David Grann's book, tells the true story of how Osage Indians in 1920s Oklahoma were exploited and murdered by their White neighbors. While the film reflects a shift in energy and ethical perspective, it lacks the suspense and vigor associated with Scorsese's most exhilarating works. The narrative feels leeched of energy, and the villainy is muted, resulting in a slower, more methodical, and sometimes boring affair. However, the film's beauty and audacity shine through in capturing the swirl of life in Osage County and exposing the depravity that underlies the American idea. Despite its noble purpose, the movie tests the audience's tolerance with its episodic rehearsals of bad deeds, and the courtroom drama feels rote and anticlimactic.