Killers of the Flower Moon Shatters Rotten Tomatoes Records: Scorsese's Unforgettable Masterpiece of the Century

Summary

Killers of the Flower Moon receives a strong 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, tying with The Irishman as Martin Scorsese's highest-rated film of this century.

The film's critical recognition emphasizes its examination of the connection between America and Indigenous communities, establishing it as another remarkable accomplishment for Scorsese and his team. Killers of the Flower Moon falls just one point below Scorsese's highest-rated film, Goodfellas, but solidifies its place as one of his finest works, alongside Mean Streets and The Irishman.

The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Killers of the Flower Moon surpasses all but one of Martin Scorsese's movies from this century. This remarkable film, directed by the legendary Scorsese and based on David Grann's book, depicts the series of murders that occurred among the Osage Nation in the 1920s after oil was discovered on their tribal land in Oklahoma. The cast of The Killers of the Flower Moon includes acclaimed actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, John Lithgow, and Brendan Fraser.

Having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, this highly anticipated movie has received widespread critical acclaim. As we approach the October 20 release date, the film's Rotten Tomatoes score currently stands at an impressive 95 percent, with the possibility of minor fluctuations. Currently, it outshines nearly all of Scorsese's movies from this century, matching the score for his previous masterpiece, The Irishman.

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How Killers of the Flower Moon's Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Other Martin Scorsese Movies

Killers of the Flower Moon shares the same Rotten Tomatoes score as The Irishman, which happens to be Scorsese's highest score of this century. This achievement is even more impressive considering the tough competition it has surpassed. It has outperformed Silence (83%), The Wolf of Wall Street (80%), Hugo (93%), Shutter Island (69%), The Departed (91%), The Aviator (86%), and Gangs of New York (73%). Among these films, there are five collaborations with DiCaprio, a few projects that Scorsese held close to his heart, and The Departed, which not only won Best Picture, but also earned Scorsese his only Academy Award for Best Director.

Scorsese's highest Rotten Tomatoes score, excluding his documentaries, was achieved in the 20th century with Goodfellas (96%). Although Killers of the Flower Moon falls just one point short, it is understandable that it has yet to surpass Goodfellas - a film widely regarded as Scorsese's masterpiece within the gangster genre, in which he frequently operates. Alongside Goodfellas, Taxi Driver (89%) and Raging Bull (92%) are commonly recognized as part of Scorsese's Holy Trinity.

In terms of Scorsese's overall career, Killers of the Flower Moon shares the second-best score with The Irishman and Mean Streets. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics describe Killers of the Flower Moon as a thought-provoking examination of America's relationship with Indigenous peoples, and yet another pinnacle achievement for Scorsese and his collaborators. From 1973 to the present day, Scorsese's talent continues to shine, and even at 80 years old, he seems to be entering his prime.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes