Unique Facts about the Film 'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON" Reveals a Horrifying Murder

Casting Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro as the main characters, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON tells the story of an investigation by the United States investigative bureau, FBI. This investigative agency was formed to uncover a series of mysterious serial murders of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma, America in the 1920s.

Despite being a Native American people, the Osage were marginalized by white people. This film, made by director Martin Scorsese, premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 20.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is scheduled to be broadcast globally next October and can also be watched on the Apple TV+ streaming platform. Before that, while waiting for the film to be released, consider the following facts.

1. Adapted from the Popular Non-Fiction Novel by David Grann

This story is based on the work of American journalist David Grann with the title Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and The Birth of the FBI 2017. This book was even included in the list of top nonfiction books by Time magazine and received rave reviews from a number of well-known critics. in various media, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone and The Guardian.

2. Telling the True Story of the Osage Tribe Serial Murders

This story is based on the true story of the serial murders of the Osage tribe from 1910 to 1930 in America. The victims of this murder reached sixty people, with the main victims being from wealthy and native Osage families. This murder is also known as the Reign of Terror.

3. The Most Horrifying Murder Conspiracy in American History

This serial murder began with the discovery of oil resources in the Osage tribe settlement area around 1897. With this murder, it was determined to be the most horrific murder in American history.

  Ernest Burkhart and William Hale were the masterminds of this terrible conspiracy. Ernest even married the daughter of the heir to an oil fortune to carry out his second goal of gaining wealth for the Osage people.

4. The FBI's First Big Case

This is the first major case handled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI. In fact, it was led directly by its current director J. Edgar Hoover. However, this case was very difficult to solve initially because of the extensive conspiracy involved in this murder because the local population became distrustful of outsiders.

From the FBI report, it was said that to gain trust and solve this case they needed a long time to find the main mastermind.

5. Studded with top stars

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON attracts well-known Hollywood actors and actresses such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, and Brendan Fraser. In addition, apparently DiCaprio's role was originally as an FBI special agent, but the actor wanted the main antagonist role as De Niro's nephew. Until Jesse Plemons replaced the vacant FBI agent role.

6. Film duration is more than 3 hours

Reporting from The Hollywood Reporter, the film, which is a long collaboration between Scorsese, De Niro and DiCaprio, has a duration of more than three hours, Klovers, namely 3 hours 26 minutes. With this duration, this film will become one of Hollywood's longest films.

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5 Films Received the Longest Standing Ovation at the 2023 Venice Film Festival

The 80th Venice Film Festival Held on 30 August - 9 September 2023, the excitement of the 80th Venice Film Festival is still a hot topic of conversation among film lovers. Starting from the series of films that make up the main line-up to the absence of Hollywood A-lister actors from the red carpet due to clashes with the SAG-AFTRA Strike – a strike by filmmakers who are members of SAG-AFTRA to demand equal wages.

The chaos that is currently ensnaring the Hollywood industry is not an obstacle for the Venice Film Festival to maintain its status as a marker that the highest awards season for world cinema has begun.

Coming from all corners of the world, a series of film titles appeared stunning and received a long and lively standing ovation. Here is a list of some of the films!

1. Aggro Dr1ft (2023) - 10 min

Aggro Dr1ft became the film with the longest standing ovation at the 80th Venice Film Festival. Lasting ten minutes, the film, which had its premiere on September 2 2023, was also the film with the most walkout audiences.

Director Harmony Korine made Aggro Dr1ft as an evocative and sensual action film in infrared photography format where the colors displayed are different from those seen with the naked eye.

Aggro Dr1ft itself tells the story of the preparations of BO (Jordi Mollà), a melancholic hitman, in conquering the evil entity that controls Florida. The situation suddenly gets out of control when the mission that should have gone easily actually blurs the thin line that separates reality and imagination.

2. Memory (2023) - 8 min

The film with the longest standing ovation is Memory. Written and directed by Michael Franco, Memory received an eight-minute standing ovation.

Franco's way of treating the characters he writes like real people opens up access for the main actors, Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, to give their best performances. As a result, Sarsgaard emerged as the winner of Best Actor at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Memory follows the daily life of a social worker named Sylvia (Jessica Chastain), who is simple and tends to be monotonous. His life suddenly changes when Saul (Peter Sarsgaard) follows him from a school reunion. Not only did they open the door to the past, their meeting also had a big impact on their lives.

3. Poor Things (2023) - 8 min

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, Poor Things received a standing ovation for eight minutes. This is Yorgos Lanthimos' first film adaptation, the presence of Poor Things is like quenching the thirst for fans of surrealist cinema with all the visual absurdity that is presented.

Poor Things also won the Golden Lion award for the Best Film category at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Poor Things tells the story of the fantastic evolution that occurred in Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young girl who was brought back to life by Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe), a genius but eccentric scientist. Thirsty for adventure, Bella travels the world with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a cunning and lecherous lawyer.

4. Evil Does Not Exist (2023) - 8 min

Successfully shaking up the world of prestigious world film awards through Drive My Car, director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi is back with Evil Does Not Exist.

Pushing the standards of the drama genre which is sometimes too dramatic, Hamaguchi and scriptwriter Eiko Ishibashi weave a story full of warnings with grace. It's no surprise that Evil Does Not Exist received an eight-minute standing ovation on the night of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Evil Does Not Exist focuses on Takumi and his only daughter, Hana, living in the village of Mizubiki. One day, the villagers were shocked by rumors of plans to build a glamping site - camping with luxury facilities - which would have a negative impact on the surrounding environment, especially the water springs in the village.

5. Maestro (2023) - 7 min

Maestro, which was directed, written and starring Bradley Cooper, is a biographical film of the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Successfully touching the hearts of the audience at its premiere, Maestro received a standing ovation for seven minutes. Cooper's expertise in bringing Leonard Bernstein to life is certainly the selling point of the film, which will air on Netflix on December 20, 2023.

Maestro himself focuses on the love relationship between Leonard (Bradley Cooper) and his wife Felicia (Carey Mulligan) during their 30-year marriage journey. His complicated love life is inversely proportional to his career as a renowned composer and conductor of popular plays on Broadway.

From the list of film titles above, which film are you most looking forward to releasing?

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Sad News, Famous Presenter Bob Barker Dies at the Age of 99

Sad News came from the famous presenter in the United States, Bob Barker, who died at the age of 99 on Saturday (26/08/2023). Launching from The New York Times, Bob died at his home in the Hollywood Hills area, Los Angeles. This sad news was delivered directly by his spokesman, Roger Neal.

The cause of the death of the famous presenter was said to be due to natural factors, aka age. The man whose real name is Robert William Barker was born in Washington on December 12 1923. At a young age, he experienced various health problems.

In January 2019, he sustained injuries at his Hollywood Hills home in a fall, requiring paramedical attention. His battle with severe back pain in the previous year resulted in him being hospitalized twice a month. But he recovered with professional medical care.

Bob is truly a legend in the field of United States TV broadcasting. His love for the world of presenting also brought him to the peak of his career. Bob Barker became widely known to the public when he hosted The New Price Is Right.

Remembering Bob Barker's Career Journey

Bob carried out his duties as presenter of The New Price Is Right for 35 years. Previously, the older version of the show was titled The Price is Right. Having a similar concept, it was a TV show where contestants from the studio audience were invited to come down and try to guess the price. Items that must be guessed at vary in price, such as furniture, cars, equipment, and others.

Apart from that, he also hosted the evening version of the weekly syndicated show from 1977 to 1980. Some of the other shows he hosted were Truth or Consequences, End of the Rainbow, The Family Game, and many more.

During his career, Bob has managed to bring home a number of trophies. He won 14 Daytime Emmy Awards for hosting The Price Is Right. Bob also won four other awards as an executive producer.

Fighting for Animal Rights

Not only known as a presenter, Bob Barker is also widely known for his dedication to the struggle for animal rights. She quit as host for the Miss United States and Miss Universe pageants in 1988 because they gave out animal fur coats as prizes.

Bob also protested against the mistreatment of animals by their trainers on the set of various films and television shows. In every episode of The Price Is Right, Bob always gives a message to viewers so that they help control the pet population by neutering their pets.

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6 Movie Recommendations from Pokeepsie Films Studio

Pokeepsie Films is a production house from Madrid which was founded by Alex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang since 2009. This one studio works on quite a lot of films with a variety of genres and is set in Madrid, of course.

This year, Pokeepsie Films is producing a film called Culpa Mía, otherwise known as My Fault, which is collaborating with Netflix and finally received a lot of appreciation from audiences.

Not only My Fault, it seems that this production house has produced many well-known films too, you know, for those of you who are curious, let's take a look at the following 6 recommendations.

1. Venus (2022) is a horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró which was produced by this studio and collaborated with Sony Pictures. Venus tells about Lucía who is chased by gangsters until she is trapped in a ritual.

2. Pokeepsie Films also made a remake for the Perfect Strangers film with the same title, Perfect Strangers (2017) and the comedy drama genre is great.

3. Need brutal horror in the style of classic films? Shrew's Nest (2014), tells of a woman who kidnaps a man in her apartment.

4. An absurd dark comedy genre, Skins (2017) became the most famous film produced by Pokeepsie Films.

5. For slasher lovers, you really have to try Veneciafrenia (2021), guaranteed to be fun and horrifying.

6. If you like Perfect Strangers (2017), you really have to try The Bar (2017). Tells of a group of strangers who are trapped in a bar that threatens their lives.

Following are recommendations for films produced by an indie studio called Pokeepsie Films, of course, they always present films of various genres that don't make filmmakers bored.

One of the recommendations above is a must try for sure, apart from having unique and interesting characteristics, this one studio is still developing and you really have to look forward to each production, which ones have you tried?

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Fast X (2023) Review: Full of Surprises And Captivating Action

Fast X This time tries to answer fans' complaints by presenting more interesting action scenes. However, this film still has difficulty holding back so that there are many parts that are still too hyperbolic and break through reasonable boundaries.

I've tried to manage expectations and get rid of reason a little before the story begins. My memory is still fresh when I see the 'magical' scenes from the last series. For example, the moment Dom and Brian crossed a skyscraper by car in Furious 7 (2015), or Tej and Roman driving a car into outer space in F9 (2021).

The decision to be indifferent to matters of logic was quite right. I have to admit Fast X is full of entertainment with tons of crazy action scenes.

Louis Leterrier, who replaced Justin Lim as the director, managed to translate the script nicely. He is jor-rod in pouring elements of the fight through shootouts, car chases, to flexing with sophisticated equipment.

I was lulled by the entertaining action scenes, until I realized that the story of this film is far from good.

Leterrier failed to live up to expectations for story matters. He is just like me or other spectators, ignoring the plot and instead being engrossed in playing around with bombastic action scenes.

Some parts of the story seem to ignore logic or keep the story in order. As a result, I didn't get into the strong motives behind each character's steps or decisions.

Another impact of the poor quality of the story is that several scenes end in hyperbolism and don't make sense. The shape is indeed not as bad as before, but the scene is still disturbing.

One thing that still resonates is the scene of Dom teaching his son, Brian Marcos, how to drift, who looks not even 10 years old. Or when Dom managed to bring down two helicopters with the gas pull of his Camaro.

Luckily, Fast X was starred by an elite class ensemble, so it was enough to save the story. There is no doubt about the chemistry between the main characters, considering that they have been together for many years.

Dom and Letty's relationship has grown more mature, especially since they raised Brian Marcos. The fierce Dom Toretto also often shows his fragile side through the father-son scene with Brian aka Little B.

The interactions of other characters such as the comical Roman and Tej, plus Han and Ramsey further color the 'family' dynamic.

However, the charm that catches the most attention actually comes from Jason Momoa who plays Dante Reyes, Dom's newest enemy. The eccentric and crazy character of Dante Reyes is perfect for Jason.

He is almost flawless and even dominates when he incarnates as Dante. The new life of this film can be felt every time Dante comes up with a crazy plan because of his obsession with Dom.

In fact, I think Dante Reyes deserves to be named as one of the most interesting Fast & Furious Saga villains and managed to save Fast X from boredom.

He appears for one purpose only: to wreak havoc in the craziest way possible. Of course, that method succeeded in making me and most people entertained.

Appreciation also needs to be given to Jakob Toretto. John Cena offers a different freshness when appearing as 'babysitter' Little B. Unfortunately, Dante and Jakob didn't get the chance to share the screen for a longer time.

I also feel that Leterrier is building a big plot to end this saga. He did everything possible for that, including uniting almost all the important characters to fight Dante.

In fact, there is an odd feeling when you see one villain after another finally befriending Dom. Because the process behind it feels so fast, as if ignoring the emotional impression that has been built from the previous story.

In the end, this narrative can only be defended for nostalgic reasons. Fast X doesn't seem to want to miss the opportunity to unite the iconic characters from the saga in one screen.

Bringing together elite class actors who have appeared in the Fast & Furious saga, for me, is definitely a magic trick from the producers. Fast X seems to be a sign that the next two or three films that close the saga will be more grandiose and ambitious.

This is made clear by the arrival of two iconic characters at the end of the story and the post-credits scene, which again raises eyebrows because logic is difficult to understand.

However, what is the meaning of story and logic if this franchise continues to sell well in the market thanks to the 'popcorn' action scenes that are so entertaining. The previous series of films also continued to gain box offices of up to trillions of rupiah, even though they were full of magical scenes beyond reason.

I think this saga will still be awaited until it really ends, at least for fans who have followed Dom's journey so far.

Even with the hint that was thrown through Fast X, Louis Leterrier could be preparing an ending to the Fast & Furious Saga that is as ambitious as Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame.

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Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3: 5 Interesting Things You Should Watch

Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 officially airs in all theaters on May 3, 2023. This film, starring Chris Pratt, tells more about the Guardians troop living on Planet Knowhere. This work by James Gunn will also answer all questions Marvel and GOTG fans have about the character's fate and past.

For those of you who are still unsure about watching, here is a list of reasons why you must watch this film starring Karen Gillan.

Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 Storyline is Neat and Thrilling

Several films released by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) have various storylines. Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 is one of the films that has the best plot in this phase of The Multiverse Saga MCU.

How come? The storytelling is so neat by slowly exposing the fate of the Guardians after Avengers: End Game. In this film, the Guardians will be preoccupied with a mission to save Rocket, a member of the dying Guardians. On the other hand, James Gunn successfully ups and downs the audience's emotions for more than two hours because of a series of mind-blowing scenes.

In a complex main conflict, fans will be presented with the slick actions of several characters without losing the main focus of the story. Even though it's the third film, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 isn't a heavy spectacle for those of you who haven't watched the first and second films.

Revealing Deeper Past One GOTG Member

In the Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 trailer, you will find Rocket, who is pretty much the highlight in it. This is because the focus of the story is the actions of the Guardians to save Rocket.

Therefore, this film produced by Kevin Feige will reveal many things about the past of the character played by Bradley Cooper, For you Rocket fans, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 could be your favorite Marvel film this year!

Heartwarming Story of Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3!

It's undeniable, several MCU films have heartwarming stories, one of which is Avengers: Endgame. Of course, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 is not an exception. If you cried during Avengers: Endgame, chances are you can cry too in the Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy.

This film will raise further about the meaning of togetherness and friendship. There will be several successful characters and scenes that will move you to tears.

How? So you're even more curious and excited to watch it, right?

So the answer to all the fan theories

Long before entering phase five, many Marvel fans had theorized about this Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3 film. Like the theory that Thor will appear in the film, Gamora who is back with Star Lord, the addition of Guardians members, to the retirement of Star Lord as Guardians.

Wow! Of the many theories, which one is correct? In order to find out the truth, James Gunn has answered all of these theories through the film Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.3.

Break the 'Bad' Curse of the Marvel Movie Trilogy

For lovers of MCU films since the early phases, maybe you had a bit of trust issues when Marvel released the trilogy. Because several films that have a trilogy such as Iron Man 3, Captain America: Civil War, to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania are considered disappointing.

Even some fans think that the third film of every MCU hero is better not to watch than to destroy expectations.

However, this trilogy from Guardians of The Galaxy succeeded in breaking the curse and became one of the best trilogy films. The film, starring Chris Pratt, successfully won positive ratings and comments from various film critics.

There are several reasons why you must watch this James Gunn franchise film. How? The more curious to watch, right?

This film is now available in your favorite cinemas and Happy Watching!!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Film Released in the World (4/5/2023)

The newest MCU superhero film is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 which was released in the World since Wednesday (3/5/2023). Although it is not yet possible to see whether the last franchise of the Guardians of the Galaxy is successful or not in terms of income, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 gets pretty good reviews from those who have watched it.

After watching this film at the gala premiere which was held at Gandaria City, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (2/5/2023), it feels like this film is indeed different from other MCU films after Endgame. Why?

MCU movie after Endgame

After Endgame, the MCU announced that they would continue the story of the superheroes in phases 5 and 6. Not just new titles, films released post-Endgame still cover several solo stories of Avengers members in the previous phases.

The films released after Endgame are Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Black Widow (2021), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Eternals (2021), Spider-Man: No Way Home ( 2021), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), and most recently Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

The Main Villain is not the Biggest Problem for the Guardians

What Makes Guardians of Galaxy 3 Different from MCU films after Endgame High Evolutionary in Marvel comics and Chukwudi Iwuji in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. So why is this film considered different from other MCU films after Endgame? One of them is because this film doesn't consider their main villain, namely High Evolutionary, as a big problem. Since the beginning, the Guardians members have never hesitated, hesitated, or confused about taking any steps to save Rocket (Bradley Cooper).

After successfully defeating Thanos who has the nickname as the greatest villain, it really makes sense that the Avengers are no longer afraid of any enemy. James Gunn, the director, seems to have caught on to that so he doesn't build the High Evolutionary character as the central figure.

Instead of talking about how bad the villain is, GotG Vol. 3 is more centered on the story of each member, moreover this is the closing film for them to say goodbye to their fans.

Not Dramatizing the Final Fight Scene

What Makes Guardians of Galaxy 3 Different from MCU films after Endgame Nebula, Peter Quill, and Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The story pattern of superhero films usually has to go through so many troops before finally being able to duel against the main villain. GotG Vol. 3 is not absent from this pattern, really. The difference is, they don't make the final duel between the superhero and the villain the climax.

Because from the start it was considered not a big problem, especially with the strength and teamwork of all the members of the Guardians, the fight against the High Evolutionary only took a little time. There isn't, really, the superhero scene loses first, then gets up and finally wins.

The main scene is not about how to defeat the villain, but how to save friends, family and others. The plot isn't about dying against the main villain, but rather trying to understand yourself so you can move on without regrets.

Like an antidote to superhero fatigue, this aspect makes GotG Vol. 3 feels different from MCU films after Endgame which are usually filled with anger, revenge, and fierce battles. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is warmer. Their heroic actions are also not described in a grande manner, but are still very emotional.

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Review John Wick: Chapter 4 Interesting Story and Full of Action

John Wick's first film could be Hollywood's answer to the glory of The Raid. The brutal thumping action, action scenes that emphasize fight choreography instead of fast editing and a simple story are clearly inspired by the film starring Iko Uwais.

Nearly a decade later, the journey of a hit man who rose from his early retirement after his beloved anabul was murdered enters its fourth volume. And it seems this is not the last series of John Wick (Keanu Reeves). John Wick: Chapter 4 continues John's quest for revenge with the higher ups of the High Table.

After successfully killing Elder in Morocco, those closest to him immediately felt the consequences. Winston (Ian McShane) is not only fired as manager of the New York branch of Continental but he also has to watch his hotel go down. Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård) is now getting resources from the High Table to eliminate John.

John also goes to Osaka to meet his old friend whom he still trusts, Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada). The Marquis also did the same. He hires the services of John's old friend, Caine (Donnie Yen), to catch John. The fight was inevitable.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is the first film in the John Wick series not written by Derek Kolstad. The scriptwriting responsibility now rests with Stay Hatten and Michael Finch. The result is a story that is quite simple but still manages to develop the John Wick mythology even bigger.

If there's one thing that I always appreciate from John Wick films, it's how the makers always know how to introduce their new characters. The new characters in the John Wick series always make sense. Once they appear, the creators of the John Wick series have always managed to convince me that they have been in the world for a long time.

In John Wick: Chapter 4 the audience will get acquainted with characters such as Koji, Akira (Rina Sawayama), Marquis, Caine, Killa (Scott Adkins), Mr. Nobody (Shamier Anderson) to Katia (Natalia Tena). These new characters not only manage to penetrate the world of John Wick but also add to the background of the figure of John Wick himself.

As an action film, the duration of nearly three hours is unreasonable. How is it possible that a film whose duration rarely talks about the same length as The Lord of the Rings? This long duration is like two images on the same coin.

On a positive note, the audience will be treated to amazing set pieces that will never stop. On the negative, it's quite tiring to watch action movies so far. Even though the duration is quite long, there isn't a single dull moment in it
John Wick: Chapter 4.

Apart from all the actors in it playing beautifully (Rina Sawayama and Shamier Anderson really steal the show), this film could be a place to show off Chad Stahelski as a director because this film presents tense action scenes that are beautiful to the eye.

There are lots of fight scenes in John Wick: Chapter 4 but perhaps the most memorable are the three set pieces in Osaka, Berlin and the top one is in Paris. What's impressive is not only that these three set pieces are really fun and very neatly designed, but these three set pieces have a different but equally beautiful visual language.

If the set pieces in Osaka feel artistic with a beautiful setting, then the fight scenes in Berlin are done in a nightclub. The production design of this film really maximizes the space for movement so that Stahelski can show the contrast between what the main character is doing and the extras around him.

In the Berlin scene, it feels quite surreal (and makes sense in the world of John Wick) to see John fighting with Killa while the people around them are dancing. Even though the scenes in Osaka and in Berlin are exciting, nothing beats the set pieces in Paris which probably took more than 30 minutes alone.

From the streets of Paris to the stairs, Stahelski seemed to be showing off his actions. John must fight all the assassins that are after him. These set pieces are agilely choreographed. Coupled with solid editing, the brutality of this fight is really fun to watch on an IMAX-sized screen.

From a traffic jam to a fight scene in an empty building (one long take of which will leave the audience in awe) and ending with a scene on the stairs, John Wick: Chapter 4 shows his mettle in this sequence.

With great visuals (note how brightly lit this film is, very refreshing when compared to most blockbusters where the picture tends to be overcast), John Wick: Chapter 4 is solid food for any action fan.

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John Wick's first film could be Hollywood's answer to the glory of The Raid. The brutal thumping action, action scenes that emphasize fight choreography instead of fast editing and a simple story are clearly inspired by the film starring Iko Uwais.

Nearly a decade later, the journey of a hit man who rose from his early retirement after his beloved anabul was murdered enters its fourth volume. And it seems this is not the last series of John Wick (Keanu Reeves). John Wick: Chapter 4 continues John's quest for revenge with the higher ups of the High Table.

After successfully killing Elder in Morocco, those closest to him immediately felt the consequences. Winston (Ian McShane) is not only fired as manager of the New York branch of Continental but he also has to watch his hotel go down. Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård) is now getting resources from the High Table to eliminate John.

John also goes to Osaka to meet his old friend whom he still trusts, Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada). The Marquis also did the same. He hires the services of John's old friend, Caine (Donnie Yen), to catch John. The fight was inevitable.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is the first film in the John Wick series not written by Derek Kolstad. The scriptwriting responsibility now rests with Stay Hatten and Michael Finch. The result is a story that is quite simple but still manages to develop the John Wick mythology even bigger.

If there's one thing that I always appreciate from John Wick films, it's how the makers always know how to introduce their new characters. The new characters in the John Wick series always make sense. Once they appear, the creators of the John Wick series have always managed to convince me that they have been in the world for a long time.

In John Wick: Chapter 4 the audience will get acquainted with characters such as Koji, Akira (Rina Sawayama), Marquis, Caine, Killa (Scott Adkins), Mr. Nobody (Shamier Anderson) to Katia (Natalia Tena). These new characters not only manage to penetrate the world of John Wick but also add to the background of the figure of John Wick himself.

As an action film, the duration of nearly three hours is unreasonable. How is it possible that a film whose duration rarely talks about the same length as The Lord of the Rings? This long duration is like two images on the same coin.

On a positive note, the audience will be treated to amazing set pieces that will never stop. On the negative, it's quite tiring to watch action movies so far. Even though the duration is quite long, there isn't a single dull moment in it
John Wick: Chapter 4.

Apart from all the actors in it playing beautifully (Rina Sawayama and Shamier Anderson really steal the show), this film could be a place to show off Chad Stahelski as a director because this film presents tense action scenes that are beautiful to the eye.

There are lots of fight scenes in John Wick: Chapter 4 but perhaps the most memorable are the three set pieces in Osaka, Berlin and the top one is in Paris. What's impressive is not only that these three set pieces are really fun and very neatly designed, but these three set pieces have a different but equally beautiful visual language.

If the set pieces in Osaka feel artistic with a beautiful setting, then the fight scenes in Berlin are done in a nightclub. The production design of this film really maximizes the space for movement so that Stahelski can show the contrast between what the main character is doing and the extras around him.

In the Berlin scene, it feels quite surreal (and makes sense in the world of John Wick) to see John fighting with Killa while the people around them are dancing. Even though the scenes in Osaka and in Berlin are exciting, nothing beats the set pieces in Paris which probably took more than 30 minutes alone.

From the streets of Paris to the stairs, Stahelski seemed to be showing off his actions. John must fight all the assassins that are after him. These set pieces are agilely choreographed. Coupled with solid editing, the brutality of this fight is really fun to watch on an IMAX-sized screen.

From a traffic jam to a fight scene in an empty building (one long take of which will leave the audience in awe) and ending with a scene on the stairs, John Wick: Chapter 4 shows his mettle in this sequence.

With great visuals (note how brightly lit this film is, very refreshing when compared to most blockbusters where the picture tends to be overcast), John Wick: Chapter 4 is solid food for any action fan.

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Review Shazam! Fury of the Gods 2023: The Movie Story Funny and Entertaining

Shazam! Fury of the Gods officially airs today, Wednesday (15/3). Sequel to Shazam! which was released in 2019 is one of the most anticipated superhero films in 2023. Shazam was the final installment in the DCEU series before the franchise was disbanded from being rebooted in James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU).

As a sequel, Fury of the God doesn't disappoint. This film focuses more on character development and trying to balance its large cast. Still directed by David F Sandberg, this Shazam sequel features familiar faces like Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Graze, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Djimon Hounsou, and others. While Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, and Rachel Zegler become new faces who also enliven this film.

Film Synopsis Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

All about Film Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (released as Shazam! Fury of the Kings in some countries) is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Shazam. Produced by New Line Cinema, DC Studios, the Safran Company and Seven Bucks Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It is directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan, and stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou and Helen Mirren. In the film, Billy Batson / Shazam and his foster siblings fight the Daughters of Atlas.

Directed: David F. Sandberg
Written: Henry Gayden,Chris Morgan
Based on: Characters by DC
Produced: Peter Safran
Starring: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, Helen Mirren.
Cinematography: Gyula Pados
Edited : Michel Aller
Music: Christophe Beck
Production Companies:  New Line Cinema, DC Studios, The Safran Company, Seven Bucks Productions
Distributed: Warner Bros. Pictures

A sequel to Shazam! began development shortly after that film's release in April 2019, with Gayden returning as writer. Sandberg and Levi (Shazam) were also set to return by that December. The title and rest of the returning cast were confirmed in August 2020, with Zegler, Mirren and Liu cast as the daughters of Atlas in early 2021. Filming began that May in Atlanta, Georgia, and concluded in August. Shazam! Fury of the Gods premiered at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on March 9, 2023, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 17, 2023.

Review Shazam! Fury of the Gods

With a duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, this film begins with the continuation of the Shazam family story after the first film. In this sequel, the six orphans who turn into Shazam are well known for their actions in Philadelphia. Instead of being known as great superheroes, they are known as cowardly superheroes. Even so, they still do not back down to help people in need.

This film focuses on Billy Batson who feels himself to be the leader of the superhero group. However, what he didn't realize, each member had their own life that he couldn't interfere with. In addition, because they are still teenagers, except for Mary, their egos are still high and they are still struggling to find their identity. Meanwhile, high school-style love stories cannot just pass from their lives.

Freddy's encounter with Anne changes the dynamics of the Shazam family. AGB's love story wrapped in their egos makes this film feel relatable. Freddy felt as a superhero, he could do anything that he couldn't do in his original form. On the other hand, he also wants to show who he is without having to depend on Billy and the others. This wish was opposed by Billy, who felt that the responsibility for the entire Shazam family was in his hands.

This dynamic is one of the focuses of Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The small dispute between Billy and Freddy feels relatable to many people's lives. In addition, in the midst of this search for identity, Billy also changed. Even though he still has an unstable teenage soul and has a big ego, Billy finally knows his responsibility to his family, not only to himself. This development is certainly good for the growth of everyone in this film.

The theme of family that is carried by this sequel does not only occur in the protagonist's camp, but also the antagonist's. They are the three children of Atlas. They face their own problems with the desire to avenge their father's death. A burning desire for revenge had blinded one of them. Chaos ensued and they were involved in their own conflict.

All of this does not escape being the butt of jokes in this film. In one scene, Shazam quotes Dominic Toretto in Fast and Furious: It's all about family. Not only Fast and Furious, this film also quotes a number of other films including jokes related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, these hilarious dialogues are just right and not too exaggerated. This is what makes the humor more interesting than the previous film.

Not only dialogue, this film also has many funny scenes. People will definitely laugh out loud seeing the behavior of Shazam and his family. Everything is enhanced by the presence of the Witch, played by Djimoun Hounsou. The figure depicted as old is no less laughable with his hilarious jokes. The action in this film is pretty decent. Even though it's not as grand as other superhero films, it's quite entertaining and fun to watch. Various kinds of monsters that are presented also add to the excitement of this film. The additional elements of horror make this film feel a bit different from other superhero films. Meanwhile, there are several scenes that will remind people of the film Doctor Strange. On the other hand, this film can unite action with drama without overlapping portions. The emotions that occur are deeper than the previous film.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods also has a lighter tone than other DC films. This film is also the funniest of the other films in this franchise. People who like superhero films, regardless of the origin of the franchise, will enjoy this film because it is entertaining. In addition, Shazam could be one of the franchises in the DCEU that James Gunn and Peter Safran will bring to the DCU if this film is successful at the box office and critics. From the initial response, this film is quite promising.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods balances character development and action throughout this film. This sequel shows a change in the main character. Although maturity is still on the last list, this is precisely its hallmark. A number of conflicts in this film are resolved by means of children, even though they are in the form of adults.

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CREED III (2023) And Story Review

CREED III starring Michael B. Jordan. This time, they are back with a continuation through Creed III which is said to be showing an interesting story and an intense and interesting boxing fight. Check out our review!

Story premise Creed 3

Here Adonis Creed – the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion decides to retire with honor with a loving family and a successful management career in Creed III. He is married to Bianca (Tessa Thompson), a talented musician who turns to production when her hearing loss gets worse. Amara (Mila Davis Kent), their hearing impaired daughter, is intelligent and also a fighter like her father.

To give him a milestone, Adonis even trains Felix Chavez (Jose Benavidez), the new heavyweight champion. Even though they seem to be enjoying life so far, something is about to change.

Adonis' life has completely changed again due to the unexpected arrival of Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors), who has just been released from prison after nearly two decades. They are more than just friends, they are practically brothers as both of them lived in an orphanage together during their youth. Damian is ready to continue his boxing career as he is also a former amateur boxer and asks if Adonis is willing to help him get his chance.

The audience later learned that due to a violent altercation this resulted in Damian spending half his life in prison, while Adonis managed to escape and found great glory. So these two people have their own history and grudges.

Damian didn't just appear out of thin air by chance, but he is a constant reminder of a childhood friendship that didn't pan out. Because of this, Adonis is easily cajoled into giving Damian a shot at the title, but nothing goes well in the movie, does it? But, this then leads to a big fight between Adonis and Damian.

Intense Storyline Creed 3

With Creed III, Michael B. Jordan made his feature film directorial debut. I think he made a pretty solid debut being able to produce amazing performances from his co-stars and himself, as well as capturing the series' iconic and awesome fights so well. I'm aware that some people doubt his ability as a director, but luckily, Michael B. Jordan proved them wrong by doing an outstanding job in Creed III.

He displayed an uncanny knack by going beyond the logic of a typical boxing film to turn a screenplay into an intense character-driven drama. This is obvious as everything moves at a constant pace as Jordan takes time to develop his characters and plot, leaving enough space for us to feel drawn into their conflict.

The absence of Stallone, the creator of this series, is arguably the most striking change in Creed III. Stallone is still on board with the film as a producer, but other than that he's leaving everything to Jordan.

Michael B. Jordan may have played the main character in the first two "Creed" films. However, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is still an important link between this spin-off film and the original “Rocky” franchise. By eliminating Rocky, Creed III provides an opportunity for Adonis to step out of the shadow of the former main character to walk his own path.

All Solid Character Roles

Michael B. Jordan gives the character of Adonis 'His Creed' significant charisma and personality. Jordan does an excellent job controlling his character, whether he is fighting opponents in the ring or when he is interacting with his family which often includes speechless conversations spoken in Sign Language between him and his daughter, Amara. Overall, he is really great and I understand why he is such a famous actor in Hollywood.

The same goes for the rest of the cast, particularly Tessa Thompson, what I love is that Jordan really values the supporting cast. She had her own moments to shine, playing Adonis' wife with personal struggles namely hearing loss but still supporting her husband until the end.

After that, there is Jonathan Majors, who is known as one of the best antagonist roles in the “Rocky” series. He is undeniably a capable actor, and effortlessly delivers as Danien who goes from a former criminal seeking a fresh start to a villain with a hidden agenda who betrays Adonis. Even though he is still very cruel, manipulative, cruel and loves to play dirty, I can't help feeling sympathy after knowing more about his background. He really excels in those kinds of roles, even in Ant-Man 3.

Detailed Picture

Kramer Morgenthau, who previously worked on “Creed II,” returned behind the camera and captured the film from dramatic angles, dark shadows around the ring to emphasize the more intense fights, and cast vivid colors in warm scenes.

He also made unexpected improvements to the formula. By using slow motion techniques in combat, this allows the audience to participate in a moment-by-moment analysis of each punch, as Adonis sees weaknesses in the opponent's defense and so on.

This was particularly true of the first and last matches, where they used a combination of fast-paced camera angles and slow-motion shots of the furious punches. What can I say, I like this approach, because boxing is not all about fighting. Boxers also need to think about strategy. With Creed using more strategic camera techniques in his film, this film shows a tactical side of this sport that is different from the majority of other similar films.

While Creed III's visuals are stunning and full of detail, it's annoying when some parts of the arena show "fake" crowds of spectators. This stands in stark contrast to the rest of the film's aesthetic.

Conclusion

Creed III still sticks to some of the boxing movie formulas we've seen so many times before, but actor-director Michael B. Jordan has shown that he has what it takes to make a great sequel, and more importantly, a much better sequel to 2018 sequel.

Although still a sequel to Rocky, Creed III finally acknowledges that Adonis' story now has a completely separate identity, and the freedom to make his own decisions and develop. Creed III is a cool sequel that took a risk and did it.

With good looks, great cinematography and a strong script, Creed III is a story about never giving up, friendship and letting go of the past. Because of this, Creed III earns its place among the best boxing films by being a medium that shows detailed fist fights, not just fist fights about revenge.

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