Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Name: Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: June 29, 2018
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Bruno Bichir, Catherine Keener, Christopher Heyerdahl, Elias Garza

2018

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 29, 2018 | R

Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Bruno Bichir, Catherine Keener, Christopher Heyerdahl, Elias Garza, Howard Ferguson Jr., Ian Bohen, Isabela Moner, Jake Picking, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Brolin, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Matthew Modine, Michael Love Toliver, Rachel de la Torre, Shea Whigham, Tsailii Rogers

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The original Sicario made just under $47 million in domestic box office in 2015 and is a Metacritic Must-See with a Metascore of 82.

Summary: In the drug war, there are no rules – and as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) calls on the mysterious Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), whose family was murdered by a cartel kingpin, to escalate the war in nefarious ways. Alejandro kidnaps the kingpin’s daughter toIn the drug war, there are no rules – and as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) calls on the mysterious Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), whose family was murdered by a cartel kingpin, to escalate the war in nefarious ways. Alejandro kidnaps the kingpin’s daughter to inflame the conflict – but when the girl is seen as collateral damage, her fate will come between the two men as they question everything they are fighting for.… Expand

Director: Stefano Sollima

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 122 min

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56	#56 Most Discussed Movie of 2018
45	#45 Most Shared Movie of 2018

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Richard Roeper

Jun 28, 2018

This is one of my favorite movies of 2018. Read full review

Mike Ryan

Jun 20, 2018

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is an intense, at times morally ambiguous, and gritty thriller that will leave you wanting more. And, now, Benicio del Toro finally has a franchise of his own. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Jun 27, 2018

Sollima’s style is cool and observational. There also are several stunts combined with camera movements that are genuinely jaw-dropping. Read full review

Peter Keough

Jun 28, 2018

Murky, clunky, but sometimes nihilistically exhilarating. Read full review

Justin Chang

Jun 26, 2018

The trouble with this muscular, fitfully absorbing, confusingly titled action movie — a bigger, brasher and less memorable picture than its predecessor in every respect — is that its cynicism too often feels like a put-on. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jun 29, 2018

Some will be turned off by the exploitative violence and some by the shallow storytelling, but what struck me most about “Day of the Soldado” was the predictability of it all. Read full review

Alissa Wilkinson

Jun 28, 2018

It’s inexcusable for a movie that tries to say daring and surprising things about a very urgent matter of cultural and political importance to be so thuddingly predictable in so many places. Read full review

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CarlosHaz

Jun 29, 2018

Loved this film, I feel like most people thought that this was going to be just another mindless action movie. You have to actually pay attention and understand the message its trying to convey to the audience (us). Im glad it avoided all the typical Hollywood clichés. And the violenceLoved this film, I feel like most people thought that this was going to be just another mindless action movie. You have to actually pay attention and understand the message its trying to convey to the audience (us). Im glad it avoided all the typical Hollywood clichés. And the violence depicted in the film was very intense and had a purpose behind it. Josh Brolin steals the show here, his portrayal of Matt Graver was captivating; you will see far Matt Graver will go to complete mission. Del Toro gave a powerful performance as Alejandro as well. The ending is very bold but also very understanding when you consider the type of characters we are dealing with.… Expand

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ledaumas

Jul 1, 2018

The best thing about this movie is Benecio Del Toro. He can play a guy who does bad things yet remain sympathetic. Wish he made more movies. Josh Brolin is always reliable, and he’s making a ton of movies. The storyline was sad about the desperation of illegal immigrants who no one wants toThe best thing about this movie is Benecio Del Toro. He can play a guy who does bad things yet remain sympathetic. Wish he made more movies. Josh Brolin is always reliable, and he’s making a ton of movies. The storyline was sad about the desperation of illegal immigrants who no one wants to help, and others take advantage. It was time for a movie to depict their plight.… Expand

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Compi24

Jul 8, 2018

Well, color me completely and utterly shocked. This is a sequel that's actually better than it's predecessor -- a movie directed by one of my favorite directors working, I might add. Things are just so much more tighter now. There's no dead weight in the form of a protagonist that'sWell, color me completely and utterly shocked. This is a sequel that's actually better than it's predecessor -- a movie directed by one of my favorite directors working, I might add. Things are just so much more tighter now. There's no dead weight in the form of a protagonist that's relegated to just spectatorship (like Blunt's character from the first one). There's a clear and understandable goal this time around that everyone being can identify with. And the action and set pieces are more spread out throughout each act. I don't know what else to say, I simply enjoyed this movie more than the first.… Expand

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eva3si0n

Nov 11, 2018

2 part have turned out absolutely another. This is the ordinary fighter about fight of the Mexican cartels. All for what I had liked the first part here is absent or is available in very small quantity. The only thing that saves the movie is the excellent game Benicio Del Toro.

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moviemitch96

Jul 3, 2018

A little less exciting and taught than its predecessor, but still an interesting and worthwhile enough follow-up nonetheless. If there's one thing you can rely on, it's the skillful and engaging performances from Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. Overall, the plot is less inspired and simplyA little less exciting and taught than its predecessor, but still an interesting and worthwhile enough follow-up nonetheless. If there's one thing you can rely on, it's the skillful and engaging performances from Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. Overall, the plot is less inspired and simply isn't quite as flashy or exciting as the first, but really the biggest thing that's remained just as compelling and worthwhile are Del Toro and Brolin's performances.… Expand

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Flexedacorn

Jul 11, 2018

The Sicario sequel had a tough act to follow, that did not quite hit the bar of the 1st film. I liked the movie but felt it was lacking the buildup and suspense moments of the original. The first film was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who in my opinion is one of the best directors inThe Sicario sequel had a tough act to follow, that did not quite hit the bar of the 1st film. I liked the movie but felt it was lacking the buildup and suspense moments of the original. The first film was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who in my opinion is one of the best directors in Hollywood. Stefano Sollima did a decent job with the follow up, but any director would have had a hard time capturing the magic of the original. Sicario: Day of the Soldado double downed on the gun fights which works for those who wanted a more action oriented movie. The movie does come across as a bit slow, but that does build up on some of the more visceral scenes. Benicio Del Toro was great again in his role, and newcomer Isabela Moner was fantastic as well. Mark my words we will continue to see her in films as she gets older. Overall it was an interesting film that did not feel like a waste of money to see in theater. If you are on the fence about seeing it, I would personally wait for home release… Expand

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TimKgamer

Oct 14, 2018

Sicario was awesome but this is a load of rubbish. Can't believe the Sicario writer could come up with this.

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