KILLERS OF THE MOON deals with the murders committed in a Native American village in the early 20th century, where oil has been discovered and its inhabitants have become wealthy. It is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, along with actress Lily Gladstone. Although the great Brendan Fraser and Jesse Plemons also appear in the cast, the greatest appeal lies in bringing together three living legends of cinema: Scorsese, De Niro, and DiCaprio.

Scorsese and De Niro became cult artists during the 1970s, a status they have maintained without losing their luster. Together they starred in films such as Taxi Driver (1977), El Toro Salve (1982), Goodfellas (1991), and The Irishman (2020), to name a few. In each one, they have become essential reference points.

Furthermore, it was De Niro who gave DiCaprio his big break when he chose him as the winner of a casting call for the 1983 film MY LIFE AS A SON. Interestingly, as De Niro grew older, the roles of younger characters he would have played in Scorsese's films have been taken over by DiCaprio. Examples of this include GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002), THE DEPARTED (2006), and THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013).

So, beyond any other consideration, the sheer brilliance of 2023's KILLERS MOON justifies its three-hour and twenty-six-minute runtime. If you're craving an overdose of talent, don't deprive your cinephile side of the pleasure of seeing this masterpiece and head to the theater to witness Scorsese's twenty-sixth feature film.