Crime,Thriller,Drama
United States of America
The film Natural Born Killers is a satirical crime movie that was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1994. The movie follows the story of Mickey and Mallory Knox, two young lovers who embark on a killing spree across America. Both Mickey and Mallory have had traumatic childhoods that have contributed to their psychopathic tendencies.
Throughout the film, the pair is portrayed as charismatic anti-heroes and are even glorified by the media as they become infamous for their killing spree. A television journalist named Wayne Gale, played by Robert Downey Jr., becomes obsessed with Mickey and Mallory and creates a persona around them that further fuels their notoriety.
The movie takes aim at the sensationalist media coverage of violent crimes and critiques the way society can celebrate and idolize violent individuals. It also explores themes of abuse and trauma and how they can lead to destructive and violent behavior.
Natural Born Killers stars Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis in the lead roles as Mickey and Mallory Knox. The film's visual style is highly stylized, with different camera techniques and editing styles used to create a psychedelic and frenzied atmosphere. Overall, the movie is an intense and thought-provoking commentary on violence, media, and society.
