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LamontRaymondSep 18, 2015

GREAT movie, that was entirely undersold by the trailer. I actually think that Josh Brolin seals the show. Can't imagine there will be many better movies for the mainstream moviegoer this year. Of course, there will be long, boring biopicsGREAT movie, that was entirely undersold by the trailer. I actually think that Josh Brolin seals the show. Can't imagine there will be many better movies for the mainstream moviegoer this year. Of course, there will be long, boring biopics trotted out for Oscar season, but for my money, this very narrowly tailored and spare film will beat them all. Everyone in my theater was on the edge of their seats. Phenomenal stuff.… Expand

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djniceyOct 28, 2015

One of the best films I've seen all year, it has a great storyline that keeps you guessing all the way to the end, awesome cinematography, and very compelling acting. Definitely worth a watch.

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ledaumasOct 4, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a movie I didn't need to see as the subject matter was too dark for me, but I saw the whole movie. Amazing writing and acting. You see how the bad and really bad characters do have some feelings, but only for their families as they do awful things. Only Emily Blunt's idealistic character thinks it can be fixed the right way with normal actions. By the end of the movie, you realize bad people are the only ones who can possibly break up this evil. Amazing acting job from Benicio in retaining our sympathy as he commits atrocious acts! Josh added the right comical balance that made me keep watching despite the fact that I did not like the story. The movie depicts another instance of human depravity that is happening today.… Expand

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afcggraphicDec 20, 2015

شاهکارهای اینچنینی که متاسفانه با اقبال کم تماشاچیان روبرو میشود همیشه این سوال را پیس می آورد که آیا نبایستی به چنین دست فیلمهایی بهای بیشتری داد تا تماشاچیان مفهوم فیلم خوب را بهتر درک کنند
این فیلم شاهکاری است که دیدن آن را به هرکسیشاهکارهای اینچنینی که متاسفانه با اقبال کم تماشاچیان روبرو میشود همیشه این سوال را پیس می آورد که آیا نبایستی به چنین دست فیلمهایی بهای بیشتری داد تا تماشاچیان مفهوم فیلم خوب را بهتر درک کنند
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bravebladesSep 19, 2015

One word. Outstanding! Movie full of understatements, but obvious. Great atmosphere primarily with photos and music. all delicious. highly recommend to anyone who love action and true stories.

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ThegodfathersonSep 21, 2015

Sicario is a film that engulfs you in a nasty world of drugs and deceit. It is easily one of the best examples of excellent filmmaking in many years. The plot follows an ambitious FBI agent (Emily Blunt) who gets called to Juarez, Mexico toSicario is a film that engulfs you in a nasty world of drugs and deceit. It is easily one of the best examples of excellent filmmaking in many years. The plot follows an ambitious FBI agent (Emily Blunt) who gets called to Juarez, Mexico to take town the dirty and come down with the clean, unfortunately, a dark hitman (Bencio Del Toro) and a seedy agent (Josh Brolin) come in her way and eventually destroy her from the inside. Plot twists are key here and director Denis Villeneuve makes sure of that. Lies, cheats, violence, it all bends together in the shocking climax that I won't forget for a long time. It has been nominated for a Palme De Or and I hope it wins. A must watch.… Expand

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CarribeanDeanDec 19, 2015

Wow this was well made. excellent performances, excellent direction, music, everything was really well done. It was good to see Benecio del Toro in excellent form. A gritty film full of people being exploited for their beliefs. A betterWow this was well made. excellent performances, excellent direction, music, everything was really well done. It was good to see Benecio del Toro in excellent form. A gritty film full of people being exploited for their beliefs. A better movie was not made this year.… Expand

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mbeckfordSep 24, 2020

This is hands down the best movie of 2015. This was the turning point for writer Taylor Sheridan and Director Denis Villeneuve as they both went on to greater heights (Sheridan with Hell or High Water, Wind River and Yellowstone; VilleneuveThis is hands down the best movie of 2015. This was the turning point for writer Taylor Sheridan and Director Denis Villeneuve as they both went on to greater heights (Sheridan with Hell or High Water, Wind River and Yellowstone; Villeneuve with Arrival, Bladerunner 2049 and FREAKING Dune!) This is not for the faint-of-heart ... I'd give it a hard-R. But it is a gripping account of the drug war between the US and Mexican cartel(s) with great performances from all of the A & B list actors/actresses. One word: Wow.… Expand

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andrewmakatsariOct 5, 2015

Sicario is my favorite film of the year,it is also my second favorite Denis Vileneuve film ,next to prisoners,it combines a superb cast,delivering top-notch perfomances,great-intense action,mixed with breathtaking cinematography from RogerSicario is my favorite film of the year,it is also my second favorite Denis Vileneuve film ,next to prisoners,it combines a superb cast,delivering top-notch perfomances,great-intense action,mixed with breathtaking cinematography from Roger Deakins,to add up to a fantastic thriller,worthy of Academy nominations in all departments.
Emily Blunt plays a convincing ,by the book,FBI special agent ,whose own naive attitude and nature,gets put to the test as, she's taken into a world ,of mass murder,mutilation,drug wars and political and civilian unrest in the city of Juarez Mexico.She manages to be both cunning and relatable so that no moment feels wasted,whether it is her questioning the indiscriminate, often times risky and reckless,yet surprisingly effective working methods of her newly assigned teammates,or whether she is just throwing up after seeing over a dozen dead bodies being stuffed into walls,like forgotten painting,that lost their use.While Benicio Del Toro,gives the best performance in the movie,that may be told from Blunt's character's Kate's perspective,but the film rightfully belongs to him ,as his emotional arc is deeply intriguing and his past viciously brutal and impactful.Del Toro's Alejandro,is one of the coolest,meanest,and quietest hitmen we've seen all year,decade even,he may not say much,but when he does it means more than the actions of all the characters in the film combined,it's his best work I've seen and rightfully so.While Josh Brolin provides some nice humorous exchanges and masterfully hides his inner motivations and intents,delivering an almost cowboy-like attitude,with a handful of moral lessons to be taught to both Kate and the audience about war,peace and the borders between.
The world of Sicario,is bleak and hopeless,at no point is there a scene or a line or a visual symbol of some sort that indicates that there is still hope in Mexico,the drug war and those involved on both sides are so animalistic in the ways they fight each-other, that the lines are constantly blurred,and the only way to differentiate them from one-another, are uniforms and badges,take those away and you have yourself a gang war.The drop-dead gorgeous cinematography and direction by Villeneuve and Deakins works brilliantly in the movie's favor of delivering the said message.Incredible wide shots of the city,almost looking like a post-apocalyptic desert at times,gives off a sense that these people are quite literally in hell,that they took part in creation of.The action is superbly directed from a filmmaker who never really had action sequences in their past films,yet are capable of dramatizing and intensifying dialogue scenes and regular character exchanges ,more than some filmmakers can with pure action.The set-pieces in this film are peppered and expertly paced throughout,including a terrific shootout on a Mexican border,a thorough opening raid scene ,which leads to unexpected and deadly discoveries.The night-time apart from looking absolutely beautiful and actually darkening the faces of the characters ,without them being in open lit by lamps or lights or even city roads,has an eerie foreboding sense to it and the short gunfights that erupt in it ,with the use of goggles are spontaneous and frenetic ,adding kinetic energy and adrenaline,that lasts, throughout the whole movie.
Sicario is one of the best action films of the year,which cleverly tells a rather traditional drug-bust story,while actually delivering a swift,profound and touching message with it,in addition to towering performances from everyone in the cast,it excellently conveys its dark atmosphere with exquisitely good-looking visuals ,superb direction and the film just like it's lead character,says as much as it does and means more than meets the eye (or ear for that matter).It may not be as good as prisoners,but it certainly proves,why Villeneuve is the perfect choice for Blade Runner 2.… Expand

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DemonSoulSep 28, 2015

Unbelievable. A story highly worthy of being told. A very entertaining and flawlessly executed movie. del Toro is incredibly powerful. Blunt delivers an effective performance. And Brolin has evolved and delivers his performance with bitingUnbelievable. A story highly worthy of being told. A very entertaining and flawlessly executed movie. del Toro is incredibly powerful. Blunt delivers an effective performance. And Brolin has evolved and delivers his performance with biting charm. Its only equivalent is The Dark Knight by Nolan, with del Toro almost reaching the heights of the Joker.… Expand

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roosevelt323Oct 5, 2015

Movies are.... in my opinion.... should either entertain us or intrigue us... Sicario does both. High paced police activity and real life-like shootouts coupled with the intrigue of espionage, surveillance, drug wars, and revenge.... makeMovies are.... in my opinion.... should either entertain us or intrigue us... Sicario does both. High paced police activity and real life-like shootouts coupled with the intrigue of espionage, surveillance, drug wars, and revenge.... make for a great time at the movies.. this genre is not for everyone. Not everyone wants to see craft... cinematic brilliance... some of us want a kick ass movie like this one.… Expand

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AxgrinderOct 10, 2015

Sicario is a powerful movie, an important movie. It’s the best movie I’ve seen so far this year. The casting is perfect. Benicio Del Toro is superb. His performance is easily worthy of an Oscar nomination. Josh Brolin and Emily Blunt areSicario is a powerful movie, an important movie. It’s the best movie I’ve seen so far this year. The casting is perfect. Benicio Del Toro is superb. His performance is easily worthy of an Oscar nomination. Josh Brolin and Emily Blunt are also extremely good. As a hardened movie watcher, this is my kind of movie.
The movie maintains a consistently high level of dramatic tension. It also has the necessary level of believability and realism. While the level of violence is very high, it’s not what I would consider gratuitous. Sicario isn’t as dark as No country for Old Men, but if you tend to hide your face at such movies, then Sicario probably isn’t for you.
Emily Blunt plays a by-the-book FBI agent who volunteers for an assignment being run by James Brolin, purportedly under the auspices of the Department of Defense, to disrupt the Mexican drug cartels. The ruthlessness of these drug lords is unquestioned, a point evidenced through scenes of mutilated bodies hung from ropes beneath city bridges in Juarez, Mexico, and further driven home when Del Torro suggests to Blunt that the victims probably didn’t even do anything wrong, the drug lords simply want people to know that this is what happens to you if you do something they don’t like. Juarez, which is just across the border from El Paso, is one of the deadliest cities in the world.
The story is a twist on a couple of old tropes. In Sicario (and maybe in real life), America and Mexico are losing the battle against the drug cartels. Brolin has been authorized to do whatever it takes to turn the tide. Benicio Del Toro, whose background is even murkier than Brolin’s, has been enlisted to help. Blunt is recruited to join the team for reasons that aren’t revealed to her. She’s neither a new agent, nor a jaded veteran. She’s been exposed to some hard core violence and death, and she’s performed well, but she’s not a fully seasoned veteran.
After joining Brolin’s team, it quickly becomes clear that Blunt is in way over her head. In addition, she strongly objects to the methodology employed by Brolin as being both illegal and immoral. (If your enemy is helpless and you kill him, are you any better than your enemy?)
The film maker wants you to agonize over is whether Blunt is right or wrong in her convictions. As if to further inflame the tension, the movie pits masculine against feminine. Blunt is the only female in the group. The movie taunts you with a female lead character that may not be as smart or as wise as you would like her to be. But this is red herring, meant to test you’re feminist sensitivities. As an actor, I like Blunt a lot, and to her credit, she takes the role that she is given and she plays it great. But, in the end, Del Torro dominates. In the not-soon-to-be-forgotten closing scene, Benicio tells Blunt to, ‘go home, you’ll never survive here. This is the land of wolves and you’re no wolf.’
When Oscar time rolls around, you’re going to hear a lot of people say, “I never heard of that film, what’s it about?” Don’t be like that. Go see this film.… Expand

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GreenGoblin215Oct 2, 2015

OMFG. I can't emphasize enough in this review how much I absolutely loved this movie. I just finished watching this movie at 10pm and I had to get this review out ASAP. I will start with the story which is cliché but it's also indomitablyOMFG. I can't emphasize enough in this review how much I absolutely loved this movie. I just finished watching this movie at 10pm and I had to get this review out ASAP. I will start with the story which is cliché but it's also indomitably told in real time. I know a handful of movies that use flashbacks to tell the story but this one doesn't and I enjoy that fact. I will say this much about the story that it's about an FBI agent tasked with helping a non-disclosed agency take down a Cartel. I will now move onto the acting which brought there A-Game for sure. The cast is incredibly strong with Emily Blunt,Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro being the main three characters. They are all fascinating but Del Toro in my opinion blows the movie out of the water with his character. They all have fantastic rapport. I will now move onto the action which while this isn't a Michael Bay movie the scenes that do take place are on point with excruciating detail that it boarders realism. The scenes are violent and bloody and are meant to invoke a certain feeling of awe and dread simultaneously. I must also talk about the cinematography which was done by Roger Deakins who is a mastermind when it comes to the angles and etc of the film and it's absolutely Phenomenal in every aspect and it brings the movie to life and the sounds of everything in the movie from the gunfire to the city aspect will leave you transfixed onto the screen. The banter between the characters including the Delta Force Operators is impeccably done. The director Denis Villeneuve was terrific and I applaud him for such a powerhouse of a motion picture. I will finish by saying this is my new favorite movie of 2015 which prior was "Mad Max: Fury Road" but this takes the whole bakery. I would recommend watching this movie without a doubt. A Masterpiece rapped in a bow.… Expand

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jasharkowalskiSep 27, 2015

Yes, it's bloody, yes it's a cliche in the beginning, and yes, this is a sequel to previous Benicio's drug movie, Traffic....but everything stops there, once u swallow cold served dish everything turns into a gem.....from that scene whereYes, it's bloody, yes it's a cliche in the beginning, and yes, this is a sequel to previous Benicio's drug movie, Traffic....but everything stops there, once u swallow cold served dish everything turns into a gem.....from that scene where united police forces fly over speed bumps until the last scene, this film is probably the best thriller you will see this year....Benicio is now an angel of death arrived from Columbia, Emily Blunt is a cutie while Josh Brolin wearing flip flops plays another role tailored for his limitless talent....yet, in the end, the main character in the film is the border between USA and Mexico, shot like never before and with the best music in a film i have ever heard.....this is 10 out of 10!… Expand

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EpicRetroNerdNov 16, 2015

One of the most gripping and intense movies this year, The acting from everyone is believable and raw, especially Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro.. The score is booming, intense and accompanies the scenes perfectly. The cinematography is theOne of the most gripping and intense movies this year, The acting from everyone is believable and raw, especially Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro.. The score is booming, intense and accompanies the scenes perfectly. The cinematography is the best I have scene in a while, shots linger and every shot feels very well crafted. And all of this is controlled by one of the best directors around Denis Villeneuve.… Expand

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johnem95Oct 3, 2015

The performances are outstanding, the action is sweat-inducing, and Roger Deakins' cinematography is simply put; amazing. Definitely one of the year's best films.

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RvwFromUpHereOct 13, 2015

Who: Emily Blunt, Daddy Warbucks, and Brand from the Goonies as Matt Graver
What: The best movie ending since No Country for Old Men
Where: Drug filled cities too gruesome for Breaking Bad When (can I watch again): Almost immediately Why:Who: Emily Blunt, Daddy Warbucks, and Brand from the Goonies as Matt Graver
What: The best movie ending since No Country for Old Men
Where: Drug filled cities too gruesome for Breaking Bad
When (can I watch again): Almost immediately
Why: So you can walk away from the film feeling so futile nothing else in life matters...but in a good way… Expand

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DNailsDec 23, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is gritty, dark and thrilling. Their is a basic plot however the characters were relatable and the audience can feel emotionally attached. When I saw this film, I walked out of the theatre thinking, God, I want to be Benicia del toro. Although what his character eventually does (kill the wife and kids of a drug lord), we can still see the human in him. I remember in the suspenseful scene where the drug lord's family is killed by del Toros character, the audience in the theatre in fact cheered, because it was so emotionally well handled and justified. The cinematography was great, swift, cinematic, intense, the directing was beautiful, acting was great and writing strong (though plot was a bit weak).I loved this film and I believe it is seriously underrated… Expand

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wcrosherOct 7, 2015

Gripping, thrilling, beautifully shot, tremendously acted, and directed incredibly by Villenueve, Sicario is a film that latches on to you and doesn't let go. This movie has a lot to say about society, and it pulls it off in tremendousGripping, thrilling, beautifully shot, tremendously acted, and directed incredibly by Villenueve, Sicario is a film that latches on to you and doesn't let go. This movie has a lot to say about society, and it pulls it off in tremendous fashion, and is a movie I won't soon forget.… Expand

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winniemoonsriOct 3, 2015

I couldn't breath at all from the beginning! this is the best movie I ever seen this year!
It could be 1 of 10 best movies this Year on My choice.
Emily and Del Toro were amazing!!!!

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ALcrackerOct 3, 2015

Amazing movie! This movie will generate a response from every emoting you have, keep you on the edge of your seat then spit you out begging for more. Seriously this movie completely rocked the audience in such a dramatic manner that not aAmazing movie! This movie will generate a response from every emoting you have, keep you on the edge of your seat then spit you out begging for more. Seriously this movie completely rocked the audience in such a dramatic manner that not a person in the theater said a word while exiting the movie. The silence from overwhelming, thought provoking satisfaction. Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt were perfectly cast for these roles.… Expand

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liveAndLetLiveNov 1, 2015

I have not seen a movie start out this good since The Dark Knight. I was at the edge of my seat for the first hour. The driving seen into and out of Mexico was amazing. 5 Chevys bumper to bumper meet up with federal police in the blink ofI have not seen a movie start out this good since The Dark Knight. I was at the edge of my seat for the first hour. The driving seen into and out of Mexico was amazing. 5 Chevys bumper to bumper meet up with federal police in the blink of an eye and it makes you feel like you're in part of the mission. Highly recommend this movie. No one gets shot between the eyes oh head explodes but there are some mangled bodies hanging.… Expand

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jeffw38Nov 3, 2015

I saw this movie Oct 22 at United Artist Showcase 8 next to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. So it had been out awhile. It was also on a huge screen. I had the benefit of not seeing any trailers, just had a very general idea it was about MexicoI saw this movie Oct 22 at United Artist Showcase 8 next to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. So it had been out awhile. It was also on a huge screen. I had the benefit of not seeing any trailers, just had a very general idea it was about Mexico and drugs. This movie is so beyond good it's unbelievable really. I won't go into any specifics but will just say the three main performances (Del Toro, Blunt, Brolin) are all definitely Oscar-caliber. This movie is intense. At the end, as the credits were rolling, I found myself just sitting there looking at the screen. Not moving. As I got up to leave, I noticed everyone else in the theater was doing the same thing. Just absorbing...processing what they had just experienced......… Expand

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Movie-Freak-KKNov 8, 2015

Dennis Villeneuve,the man behind Prisoners, Enemy and The Incendies , did it once again ! Imagine having the dazzling cinematography in True Detective, the heart-pounding atmosphere in Prisoners and the angry-ship sound effect in InceptionDennis Villeneuve,the man behind Prisoners, Enemy and The Incendies , did it once again ! Imagine having the dazzling cinematography in True Detective, the heart-pounding atmosphere in Prisoners and the angry-ship sound effect in Inception all in a film. Here goes Sicario ! Emily Blunt and Bernicio Del Toro were also great in it ! Can't wait to see the Blade Runner sequel… Expand

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WiLdEcaRdDec 31, 2015

Intense, compelling and utterly nerve-shredding, Sicario is a cinematic gut-punch of a movie that leaves you reeling.
10/10 must see Masterpiece !!!
Movie of the year for me.

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mypabpDec 28, 2015

Sicario calls to mind the films of the 1970s — not necessarily the ones we think of as capital-I Important, but the seamy, sweaty thrillers that subtly slipped in anti-establishmentarian messages amid the violence. It mixes arthouse andSicario calls to mind the films of the 1970s — not necessarily the ones we think of as capital-I Important, but the seamy, sweaty thrillers that subtly slipped in anti-establishmentarian messages amid the violence. It mixes arthouse and grindhouse into a most satisfying cocktail… Expand

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MrBurkeJan 15, 2016

A true horror film for the 21st Century. A Kubrick level horror masterpiece disguised as a police thriller. In a lot of ways it's a haunted house movie. Haunted homes, haunted caves, driving through haunted cities. Descending into theA true horror film for the 21st Century. A Kubrick level horror masterpiece disguised as a police thriller. In a lot of ways it's a haunted house movie. Haunted homes, haunted caves, driving through haunted cities. Descending into the horrific as a general theme. Unbelievably tense scene building and an endless array of incredible shots thanks to the man, myth and legend: cinematographer Roger Deakins.

It seems like this guy Villeneuve can't make a movie that isn't genuinely exceptional. I did not have an interest in the plot of Prisoners, and it ended up being my favorite film of that year hands down. Same thing with his other incredible film Enemy. I had very little interest in Sicario's story as well, assuming it was going to be bland and derivative, and it ended up enthralling me literally from beginning to end. Could be the strongest director working today, if not easily in the top 5. If he keeps em coming at this level of quality, well he can shut up and take my money cause I'm sold!… Expand

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WulfasJan 23, 2016

I want to divide this review into 5 parts: Directing, Cinematography,Writing,Score and finally Acting.
Let's star with Directing - I thought that directing was phenomenal. It seemed that all of the main actors were on the same page as far asI want to divide this review into 5 parts: Directing, Cinematography,Writing,Score and finally Acting.
Let's star with Directing - I thought that directing was phenomenal. It seemed that all of the main actors were on the same page as far as the movie should go. And portrayed their roles perfectly. All of the actors worked together like a well made Swiss watch. Denis Villenueve masterfully managed to capture the intensity and suspense of this mesmerizing thriller. The director cemented his name as one of the best if not the best thriller masters in Hollywood today. I would rate it 18/20
Cinematography - Was really impressive, and manages to capture the audience from the first shot of the movie and never let go of the viewer. The lightning seems bleak, but that just adds to suspense of the movie. There were a lot of impressive shots, including the very well made aerial shots of the USA - Mexican border. I would rate it 17/20
Writing - A movie is as good as it's script. Well in this case it's marvelous. The movie delivers everything it promises and more. It manages to deliver the thrills and sense of intensity from the start. All through out the movie, viewers are encouraged to question every single character, because the line of good and bad in this movie is very thin. 20/20
Score - The composer Johann Johannson manages to do a very good job. Score is done to perfection. Every bit of sound seems to fit the frames perfectly and just helps to add the thrills. I would rate it 18/20
Acting - A give a very big A plus for all the actors in this movie. Like i mentioned before, everyone fitter the role pretty much perfectly with good casting. All of the actors performed very well, so it is very difficult to mention some in particular. It seemed like every actor added something personal to the role, that made them very memorable. The chemistry between actors was something special, every relationship between characters was really intensifying, and mesmerizing. I would rate it 20/20
Now for the MVP of the movie is: Jon Bernthal, who truly might have slipped under the radar. But his performance was both memorable and amazing. Even though he didn't have very much of a screen time, what he did with what he got, was really masterful. He deliver a bad cop, who does not give a bad impression and hides under a mask. His character is like a wolf, disguised himself as a sheep.
In Total i would rate this movie - 95/100. One of the best thrillers ever made, and one of the best last years movies.… Expand

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CouchCriticSep 26, 2016

I was curious after seeing the trailer, but really, this was so much better than I could have imagined.

The best film I've seen in a long long time...every expectation I developed as I watched "Sicario" was defied so extremely that I wasI was curious after seeing the trailer, but really, this was so much better than I could have imagined.

The best film I've seen in a long long time...every expectation I developed as I watched "Sicario" was defied so extremely that I was quite shocked (in the best way) as I watched this film.

I'm not going to give away any spoilers here, but considering how much different a particular scene would be rendered if Benecio Del Toro didn't flick his wrist with such accuracy...because I expected that scene. What I got instead, floored me.

Performances across the board are pitch perfect and director Villenueve builds amazing amounts of tension atop dread (and vice versa) from the opening shot to the credit roll. Considering the intensity level of the film's opening scenes, that is no simple feat.

I see in a mixed review below, a sentence which I quote as: "Pretty much no story whatsoever, the trend of female and black guy continues, both characters absolutely useless and added only for "diversity" reasons." I don't know what film they watched but it was not the same one - anyone who considers this film to have "no story whatsoever" should quit writing reviews because they are oblivious to nuance, shading and subtlety. Perhaps they should also check the dictionary to confirm that they understand what the word "story" means.

Wow!
I wholeheartedly recommend to everyone I know: See this film. Hopefully they will.… Expand

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DeanomiteDec 29, 2019

The best movie of 2015, Denis Villeneuve really hit a home run. A career best performance from Emily Blunt didn't hurt, neither did some of the best midwest photography ever made from Roger Deakins. Benecio del Toro and Josh Brolin alsoThe best movie of 2015, Denis Villeneuve really hit a home run. A career best performance from Emily Blunt didn't hurt, neither did some of the best midwest photography ever made from Roger Deakins. Benecio del Toro and Josh Brolin also gave flawless performances, a script that was incredibly well written and timely also helped.… Expand

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LYGApr 20, 2018

One of the best movies released in the last decade! Soundtrack, cinematography, script, actor performances, and technical aspects were simply ON POINT! Tactical aspects of the action were very well done and very clearly under the guidance ofOne of the best movies released in the last decade! Soundtrack, cinematography, script, actor performances, and technical aspects were simply ON POINT! Tactical aspects of the action were very well done and very clearly under the guidance of advisers with extensive tactical experience. While the grimness of the plot and the realities of the drug wars may be too much for some, this was simply a phenomenal film!… Expand

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AllanbaxterOct 4, 2018

I have watched Sicario 4 times now. I love the grit of the movie and they make no bones about getting real. Benecio plays the perfect Alejandro. This movie could have gone on forever and I would have watched it.

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BigLebowski324Apr 10, 2020

If you did not like this movie then you are a p**sy. #facts. It was fantastic. The cinematography, music score, storyline & acting were all top notch. In a Hollywood filled with entirely too much Marvel and CGI this was a masterpiece andIf you did not like this movie then you are a p**sy. #facts. It was fantastic. The cinematography, music score, storyline & acting were all top notch. In a Hollywood filled with entirely too much Marvel and CGI this was a masterpiece and true pleasure to see.… Expand

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geewahJan 5, 2021

Excellent. One of (if not) the films of 2015.
Sheridan's taut screenplay and Villenevue captivating directing, gel in this grim, confronting thriller. Del Toro and Blunt are excellent as well.

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Abso_lute1Jul 12, 2021

A riveting film that is masterful in tension and undeniably very dark and realistic.

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MarcDoyleSep 18, 2015

My movie of the year so far. Villeneuve's shots are beautiful, and his control of pace and tone are really unmatched these days. The intensity in some of those tunnel sequences and pursuit scenes is palpable. Felt a little like the secondMy movie of the year so far. Villeneuve's shots are beautiful, and his control of pace and tone are really unmatched these days. The intensity in some of those tunnel sequences and pursuit scenes is palpable. Felt a little like the second half of Zero Dark Thirty. Blunt is obviously solid, but Benicio is over-the-top incredible. Probably his best performance in a now-long career. A great companion piece to this film is FX's "The Bridge", which touches on many of the same Juarez-related issues.… Expand

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jeremypOct 17, 2015

The best directed movie of the year, so far. Very intense, taut, and engrossing. Zero Dark Thirty in Juarez. It's more than morally ambiguous, it's Real Politik on steroids. Along for the ride, and used primarily to put a imprimatur ofThe best directed movie of the year, so far. Very intense, taut, and engrossing. Zero Dark Thirty in Juarez. It's more than morally ambiguous, it's Real Politik on steroids. Along for the ride, and used primarily to put a imprimatur of legality on nefarious spec ops is a "do it by the book" FBI agent played by Emily Blunt, whose shock rather than awe attempts to balance out the amoral and illegal methodology of the pragmatic Alpha males. Her remonstrations do get a little tiresome, and she never seems to get it. Whatever works, do it, and to hell with the book. The score is amazing, Oscar worthy.… Expand

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R6exDec 24, 2015

Kate (Emily Blunt), for being a FBI SWAT Team Leader, is **** weak, mentally & physically when placed amongst the Delta Squad men. Unbelievable! Even for a lady, no FBI SWAT team agent is (1) going to be that weak - like a little girl, andKate (Emily Blunt), for being a FBI SWAT Team Leader, is **** weak, mentally & physically when placed amongst the Delta Squad men. Unbelievable! Even for a lady, no FBI SWAT team agent is (1) going to be that weak - like a little girl, and (2) **** around with a stranger in the bar on a first encounter; especially knowing that she is on an important mission. **** unbelievable portrayal of a top FBI SWAT agent! Its an insult to the FBI SWAT. Totally unrealistic. That's 1 Star off the scoring. Other than that, everything else is Perfect!… Expand

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reelsightNov 16, 2015

Excellent across the board. Great plot, solid acting, and wonderful camera work make for a totally engrossing and entertaining film. And beneath it all runs a brilliantly dark sense of humor. My kind of movie.

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SibApr 1, 2017

The movie has striking visuals, well written story & dialogues. The actor performace is amazing, especially Brolin's. The music is very well atuned to the action. It really feels real, almost like a documentary. It has some very cruel scenes,The movie has striking visuals, well written story & dialogues. The actor performace is amazing, especially Brolin's. The music is very well atuned to the action. It really feels real, almost like a documentary. It has some very cruel scenes, so it's not for evryone. If this doesn't put you off then you really should see it.… Expand

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ken913Oct 12, 2015

Well written, excellent soundtrack, tight and suspensefully directed, excellent wide shots. This is a well done movie with a top notch cast that shows the brutality of both sides of a war that is currently being lost. An early fall must see

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SpangleOct 17, 2015

Denis Villenueve has more talent than anyone could ever dream of having. After Prisoners and Enemy, for him to manage top both of them so resoundingly with Sicario is impeccable. A brilliantly directed, intense, and edge of your seat film,Denis Villenueve has more talent than anyone could ever dream of having. After Prisoners and Enemy, for him to manage top both of them so resoundingly with Sicario is impeccable. A brilliantly directed, intense, and edge of your seat film, Sicario is a phenomenal movie. Sicario manages to cover the drug war and cartels as violently and as bleak as it should without being too violent or too bleak. Though, it still paints an incredibly grim picture of the situation and nobody winds up looking good in this situation. I should also mention that Roger Deakins is the best living cinematographer. His work on this film is magnificent. One of the best shots films I have honestly ever seen, this one follows up one beautifully shot scene with another beautifully shot scene and uses every technique in the book to the very peak of its potential. Emily Blunt is phenomenal here, but is actually outdone by Benicio del Toro. I love Del Toro's work, but this has to be his very best. He is out of this world in this role and hits a complete home run. Sicario is a fantastic film and one of the year's strongest works, but what do you expect when Villenueve, Deakins, Blunt, and Del Toro, work together?… Expand

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dinojay2Feb 3, 2016

Tense, fast-paced and chilling portrayal about the modern reality of the drug trade. What I found really set it apart from similar movies was the way it was told mainly from the perspective of someone who would normally be shown simply as aTense, fast-paced and chilling portrayal about the modern reality of the drug trade. What I found really set it apart from similar movies was the way it was told mainly from the perspective of someone who would normally be shown simply as a bit character. A very unique perspective which added to the overall intensity of the film. The suspense and tension of border-crossing scene reminded me of The Hurt Locker.… Expand

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emperorpenguinOct 2, 2015

Having seen Prisoners and Enemy by Denis Villenueve, I have a very high expectation going to the theater to see Sicario. Personally, I put Sicario behind Prisoners and Enemy judging from how great Jake Gyllenhaal's acting for both movies,Having seen Prisoners and Enemy by Denis Villenueve, I have a very high expectation going to the theater to see Sicario. Personally, I put Sicario behind Prisoners and Enemy judging from how great Jake Gyllenhaal's acting for both movies, originality and the intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall, Sicario is still an amazing movie and one of the best of this year so far.
As the main character, Emily Blunt gives a perfect performance that make us feel and empathize what she is going through throughout the movie. We can feel her frustration, pain, anger and disappointment through her face with just few dialogs. The very last scene really did it for me and it broke my heart. However, Benicio Del Toro as Alejandro gives the best performance of the whole movie.
The writing in this movie is amazing. There are a lot of questions raised in this movie and they answer them seamlessly and perfectly at the right time just to keep us entertained until the very last scene.
The cinematography in this movie is the one that really blows my mind. There are a lot of scenes that you just think "Wow, that is really beautiful". However, for me this is also one of the weakness of this movie because they just keep showing you these beautifully shot scenes that is not necessary to the storyline given the limited amount of dialog and longer runtime of this movie.… Expand

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NickLikesMoviesDec 23, 2015

Director Denis Villeneuve does a phenomenal job crafting a visually striking, intense, atmospheric thrill ride.

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LeZeeFeb 14, 2016

One of the finest movie about the raids on cartel gangs.

This was really a great film. Fighting against the drug trafficking was the theme. The story of an FBI agent who was recruited to work in an elite force that no one knows itsOne of the finest movie about the raids on cartel gangs.

This was really a great film. Fighting against the drug trafficking was the theme. The story of an FBI agent who was recruited to work in an elite force that no one knows its existence. Their's aim is to tackle the main source, instead to deal with its lower order. Something that impossible to do without international cooperation. Every raid is done in secretively, sometime if required at any cost in whatever effort to stop it. Like I said, this was an awesome movie, and good to see it after the documentary like 'Cartel Land'.

The story is kind of hard to detail it out, because it was more an action movie than the talking. How a special force unit goes after the bad guys and stops them is the main plot. But the characters were so distinctive, every main roles had their own agenda for what they are doing and that's how the narration dominated with the high standards.

The cast who played them were simply outstanding, including that starts with Emily Blunt, who is someone looks changed the attitude to play physically challenging roles after 'Edge of Tomorrow'. And then Josh Brolin and another one, an upcoming young British actor who I really don't know, but Benicio Del Toro was actually the show stealer.

His part was unexpectedly great, totally raw and aggressive. Especially the his end scene, no one could have guessed it, but that's how the way it is. No doubt any top actors would have denied to perform that, anyway well shot with minimum violence, but the intention was very clear as fighting against the dark forces to cut off the head first. One of the best movie of the year, so definitely recommended if you're interested.

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MeritCobaDec 28, 2015

When in the opening sequence a house gets raided by a FBI led Swat team they do not find the kidnapped victim they were looking for, but instead they discover dozens of corpses tucked away in the walls. Who are the dead? They in factWhen in the opening sequence a house gets raided by a FBI led Swat team they do not find the kidnapped victim they were looking for, but instead they discover dozens of corpses tucked away in the walls. Who are the dead? They in fact already know, but an investigation gets underway nevertheless..
But then something odd happens. In most movies the tension will ease as the investigation picks up and the imminent danger has disappeared because the site is secured by the police.. Instead the tension is kept up with eerie music, a steady drone in the background. And one can feel something is coming, but what, when and how?

And it does.

The movie is tense, not through action scenes and fights, but precisely because of this sense unease. Of digging for water, but finding bloody mud. Of wanting to save someone, but finding scores of mutilated decaying bodies instead. When Blunt, a talented but inexperienced FBI agent who gets recruited by the shadowy Brolin for a job that is all but clear, is part of the team that has to transport a crime boss from Mexico to the US, they pass a group of mutilated bodies hanging from lamp poles. And the transport is guarded by a lot of Mexican jeeps equipped with machine guns. Thus indicating that the Mexican police has no longer authority in some parts, but just the bigger violence to ward against the gangs that would otherwise dare to attack them. There is no law beyond the gun: there is anarchy.

The movie reminds me of a Michel Mann movie in the way it was shot and of No country for old men in the mood of the story. And the music is very well used to set that mood. The acting is just great by everyone involved eith Del Toro taking the biggest share of the credit. A very well written tense movie that is certainly recommended was it not for Blunt.

And there you have the main flaw of this movie. In fact it was such a big issue that, given I use a simple scoring system, I have considered it to be a meh movie and award it a 5..

It isn't Blunt herself, but the role she has to play. This role is so far from the role she plays in Edge of Tomorrow, but also from the role she is supposed to play. This is the role of the sheriff from the No Country for old men. She is passive in this movie. She gets dragged along by Brolin who tells her they go to El Paso but instead they go to Mexico. When a team is about to enter a tunnel she clearly hears that the soldiers, for that is what they are, are weapons free. In other words: can open fire whenever they want. And soon enough she figures out, no wait, she is told that she is now part of a CIA operation that has probably no legal backing except for her signing some paper that everything went by the book while it is clear that Del Toro is probably not much more than a criminal himself.

And so goes the rest of the movie. Blunt's character just gawks, moans and even gets sick but does nothing about it, even when Del Toro at some point shoots her. She is like an old man who is defeated and exhausted and gives up the fight. And thus Blunt just goes through the movie with one expression on her face: a continuous frown. And it just doesn't fit well. I cannot believe that a young promising FBI agent will already have given up, but perhaps I am a fool.

At the end Del Toro tells her what to do: run of to a nice little town, girly. For the wolves have come.

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NightReviewsFeb 3, 2016

Scorching with the dry and arid heat of the desert land, an aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona fills the opening screen of French Canadian director Denis Villenueve’s newest feature Sicario. Sweaty, pulsating with uncanny tension and trumpetingScorching with the dry and arid heat of the desert land, an aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona fills the opening screen of French Canadian director Denis Villenueve’s newest feature Sicario. Sweaty, pulsating with uncanny tension and trumpeting with constant uncertainty, it seems that the land in which Sicario is based on is inhabited solely by the ravenous animals of the desert; and no, it isn’t referring to the four-legged desert beasts hungry for blood.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier in the season, Villeneuve’s newest film seems to touch upon a current trend plaguing all new outlets, artistic commentaries and current events; immigration, and not just at a national level, but from a very large and vast international one.

Sicario takes places in the rural desert areas of Arizona and Mexico, setting the tone for a very corrupt and dangerous world where Mexican cartels rule the land, and the sounds of gunshots are as frequent as the cries of wolves. Drug cartels keep citizens in fear, police are as corrupt as the cartels themselves, and the efforts of the United States and their universal judiciary right for “peace” is as subtle as the low-efficiency Black SUV’s snaking their way through the hot highway pavements. With the high exposure of Trump’s high-attention media-driven campaign, as well as age-old conflicts between land, boarders and people in other areas of the world, the issues of immigration are as universal as the numeric system, which makes Villeneuve a perfect candidate to direct a wrought, unbiased and highly effective piece of fiction and reality.

Yet, with all its high-profile media attention and concurrent position in all the headlines, Sicario doesn’t soar to its conventional storyline of corruption and intrigue of mystery for loyalties and alliances; the film itself exceeds due to its honest portrayal of people playing people, dealing in real ways with the abundance of injustice and violence.

The spearhead of these real people is highlighted by the impeccable performance from Emily Blunt. Blunt, who trades in glam for grit, plays Kate Macer, an idealistic Special Weapons and Tactical Team agent who believes in justice and the greater good. During a routine kidnapping raid, Macer and her trusty partner, Reggie Wayne (Daniel Kaluuya), encounter a total of forty-two corpses hidden within the walls of the abandoned home, as well as an explosive device that detonates, killing two officers, and wounding Kate and Reggie. With the aftermath of the explosion behind them, Kate is offered a position working for the CIA and Department of Defence, lead by the egotistical and reckless Matt Graver (Josh Brolin). Using brute force and unconventional and highly illegal methods of dismantling the Mexican drug cartel, the special unit, paired with the help of a very mysterious and highly intimidating Alejandro (Benecio Del Toro), break the rules of law in order to get their men.

Sicario is an uncomfortable film, in every sense of the word. Recommending the film would be a hard sell. If it wasn’t for the always spectacular Del Toro, who chimes in an Oscar worthy supporting performance that requires very little dialogue, but masterful minimalist acting, the film itself isn’t the most commercial in theatres. The intensity of the film stays true to the very blurred lines of federal justice while crossing State lines; constantly being under strict surveillance. Although the characters seem to be always out of their own jurisdiction, Kate seems to be the teams only voice of reason. It becomes quite clear early on, that everyone else in the ops are crossing the rules of the terrain, forcing Kate to bend her very strong and unwavering moral conscious. What might appear to be a very annoying character trait, in reality becomes a selling feature as Kate’s ability to humanize the very barbaric people around her is something audiences admire, not begrudge.

Much like the memorable performance from Del Toro’s Alejandro, Sicario embodies the characteristics of the most memorable strong, silent type characters in cinema. Without over-stimulating the senses in the way Hollywood knows how to, Sicario never lets up its aggressive demeanour, despite its scarcity. Thanks to the wonderful work of Jòhann Jòhannsson (Prisoners, The Theory of Everything, Foxcatcher), who sets an unsettling score with natural sounds of harmful creatures (buzzing of bees, howling of wolves), the film’s score paces the very slow moving material at a very heavy and fluid pace. Matched with the wonderful cinematography of master Roger Deakins, the confident and tremendous direction of Villeneuve, and phenomenal transformation of Blunt as Kate, Sicario is one of the most, if not most, complete films of 2015, in all regards, cinematically speaking.

Visually, the film is a diamond in the rough.… Expand

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GinaKOct 4, 2015

I thought the beginning of Sicario was sleep-inducing, but others might consider it tense and suspenseful. However, after about the first half hour, I found the movie riveting. I thought the cast was great, especially Benicio Del Toro andI thought the beginning of Sicario was sleep-inducing, but others might consider it tense and suspenseful. However, after about the first half hour, I found the movie riveting. I thought the cast was great, especially Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin, but they played the most exciting characters. Emily Blunt, on the other hand, had the most difficult role as the “pawn in the game,” yet you were always interested in her and what was happening to her even though she was as confused and suspicious about what was going on as the audience was most of the time. To make a character like that sympathetic is a neat trick. The movie also managed a message about the “drug wars” – which was perhaps the neatest trick of all – about why they exist at all and how cruel they are, which puts the movie a cut above most action films where the violence is simply meant to entertain.… Expand

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TrilobiteGOct 10, 2015

From minute one it is undoubtedly established that this is not going to be an easy watch. And the ending sure as hell brands, tattos and kneads that into your brain. My god, the ending was just visually chilling, morally disgusting butFrom minute one it is undoubtedly established that this is not going to be an easy watch. And the ending sure as hell brands, tattos and kneads that into your brain. My god, the ending was just visually chilling, morally disgusting but intriguingly beautiful. The acting was fine in this film, good quality nothing to complain about. Cinematography was fantastic also. My only real gripe with this film was the slight decrease in thrills in the second act and sometimes Josh Brolins humour, whilst slight, didn't always fit in with the tone trying to be set (although it was particularly well done). So I urge you to see this film, especially for the ending because it will cling to you like a parasite, guaranteed… Expand

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NathonasFeb 17, 2016

Excellent, serious film that touches on interesting themes like moral ambiguity that makes the viewer question his own beliefs and view of the world. The truth is, it may be impossible to fight horrendous criminals like the cartels when yourExcellent, serious film that touches on interesting themes like moral ambiguity that makes the viewer question his own beliefs and view of the world. The truth is, it may be impossible to fight horrendous criminals like the cartels when your hands are bound by rule of law, but does this justify the things we see? This is what films should do - make us think, question, discuss. And Sicario does an excellent job of that.

I think a lot of people dislike how helpless the protagonist (Kate) is, but to me it just adds realism. There are so many situations in real life where the "good guys" are simply powerless to do anything.

My only criticism is that the film was a bit predictable - it was pretty obvious that nothing would happen to Kate, and unlikely that anything would happen to Alejandro.… Expand

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JK4507Jan 22, 2016

This movie is still haunting me - a month after I watched it. The scenes and score in Juarez - especially. Benicio Del Toro nails it. Had it at 8 . A month later it's 8.5 (round up to 9)

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marcmyworksNov 7, 2018

A true Denis Villeneuve film, as it is slow paced and eery with well placed moments of tension. Overall well acted and an interesting insight into undercover American intervention on the drug cartel from Mexico.

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moviemitch96Oct 8, 2015

An expertly-made and very intense film all around! Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin each gave top-notch performances. Almost every scene presented in the film provided great tension or suspense in one way or another. Even theAn expertly-made and very intense film all around! Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin each gave top-notch performances. Almost every scene presented in the film provided great tension or suspense in one way or another. Even the sound really stood out. I normally don't pay great attention to little details like that in films, but the sound of the guns among other things sounded so realistic, giving the film even more of an unexpected sense of realism. The story was intriguing, well-written, and often kept me fixated and wondering what was going to happen next. Overall, despite kind of a slow pace towards the beginning, the film quickly picks up and doesn't let go until its final moments. It's also another great and notable achievement from director Denis Villeneuve and his best work since Prisoners!… Expand

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googolendtimesOct 11, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Few issues are as timely as the War on Drugs and "Sicario" - a mesmerisingly crafted and intelligently written thriller - impressed me with the courage of its bipartisanship. It is unflinching in its depiction of the violence and brutality of the cartels. At the same time, it readily admits that the War on Drugs has been, for all intents and purposes, a chaotic failure of its own ambitions. It is left to the audience to decide which of these two realities is more shocking.

This is a film with a solid narrative made spellbinding by its performances and direction. Kinetic, suspenseful and beautifully shot, the film is able to run deeper thanks to its actors. Emily Blunt is a capable and engaging lead. The drug war threatens to consume her innocence and the desperation of her resistance is heartbreaking to watch. Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, meanwhile, both turn in career-best performances that ought to have it out for the Supporting Actor Oscar. Of the two, del Toro has the edge. Brolin is faultless, lending Matt's bravado and guile a sinister quality, but del Toro is imposingly hypnotic as the enigmatic Alejandro. He drifts around the action like a phantom until he springs into action with electrified intensity and the presence of a whirlwind. The final act belongs to him.… Expand

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MlleChichiOct 1, 2015

Genius. Denis Villeneuve did it again.

Sicario is the kind of drama/action movie you wanna see. The tension and emotions are present 110%. The whole time I could not stop asking myself the question ''Who will pull the trigger first?''. YouGenius. Denis Villeneuve did it again.

Sicario is the kind of drama/action movie you wanna see. The tension and emotions are present 110%. The whole time I could not stop asking myself the question ''Who will pull the trigger first?''. You don't really trust anyone except Kate (Emily Blunt) - who is not trusting anyone either. Every time an ally is met, that ally either dies or betrays someone.

Very efficient movie. Brilliant script & actors. Camera works is A1. Go watch it. Now.… Expand

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SpookydarrenSep 24, 2015

Great to see a proper film (at last) this year. I was getting worried. Script is concise and very "non Hollywood"(the best way I can describe it) so no daft exposition here. Lovely cinematography, the shot as they walk into a sunset is aGreat to see a proper film (at last) this year. I was getting worried. Script is concise and very "non Hollywood"(the best way I can describe it) so no daft exposition here. Lovely cinematography, the shot as they walk into a sunset is a corker. But its the tension build that's the real kicker here, you know that the scenes are building to a climax but there is a real sense of anticipation. Best movie of 2015 for me so far.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Aug 13, 2017

Sicario is one of the best well directed movies ever made when it comes to exploring the dark underworld on war on drugs and corruption. Since this movie is directed by Denis Villeneuve, his articulation of storytelling really knows how toSicario is one of the best well directed movies ever made when it comes to exploring the dark underworld on war on drugs and corruption. Since this movie is directed by Denis Villeneuve, his articulation of storytelling really knows how to makes us feel questio1ned about what is going on between the borderlines of justice and swift turbulence in this movie. There are actual depictions about what is going as of now when greed comes into play. Everything ranging from the action all the way to the hauntingly performances by Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin did intensify the overall quality of this film. There’s no doubt that Sicario is the real ‘True Detective’ that we ‘deserved.’… Expand

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tjman09Oct 3, 2015

Sicario is a completely engrossing, beautifully shot, terrifically acted thriller that exceeds expectations. I didn't know what to expect from this film, but I was surprised that from the opening shot the film had me hooked. I won't give awaySicario is a completely engrossing, beautifully shot, terrifically acted thriller that exceeds expectations. I didn't know what to expect from this film, but I was surprised that from the opening shot the film had me hooked. I won't give away the opening scene, but I'd find it hard to believe that you're bored after seeing that. Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro are easily two of the better performances I've seen this year, and as per usual Villeneuve get's terrifically dark performances from his brilliant cast. Villeneuve's taut direction, combined with beautiful cinematography, and an amazing score, make Sicario one of his best in his constantly growing filmography. The end result is a great movie, that will almost definitely get recognition at award season.… Expand

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joecool99Jan 6, 2016

So refreshing from other big budget mindless blockbuster action movies - great tension build up and AMAZING cinematography.
Bow of respect to the director and DP especially...

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MattBrady99Oct 26, 2015

Alejandro: "You will not survive here, you are not a wolf. This is the land of wolves".

The story in Sicario is about an idealistic FBI agent is paired up with a consultant with a checkered past, she will have to learn the hard way thatAlejandro: "You will not survive here, you are not a wolf. This is the land of wolves".

The story in Sicario is about an idealistic FBI agent is paired up with a consultant with a checkered past, she will have to learn the hard way that combating the new war on drugs sometimes means getting your hands dirty.

Sicario was my most anticipated movie of 2015, just because of the director, the cast and the magnificent cinematographer Roger Deakins was involved in making this movie. Denis Villeneuve has been non-stop impressing me recently with movies like: Enemy and Prisoners, so I was really looking forward to seeing Sicario and boy let me tell you that Denis Villeneuve did it again, because Sicario is one of the most intense and shocking film I've seen this year. Denis Villeneuve made another fantastic movie that's unsettling and brutal. The directing, cinematography and the performances from Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro were fantastic.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffFeb 9, 2016

'Sicario' may not be the most entertaining film for the average moviegoer, nor is it for the faint of heart. But this is skillfully directed by Denis Villeneuve and the acting, mostly from Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and certainly Benicio Del'Sicario' may not be the most entertaining film for the average moviegoer, nor is it for the faint of heart. But this is skillfully directed by Denis Villeneuve and the acting, mostly from Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and certainly Benicio Del Toro are absolutely superb. This truly felt like a director's movie, given that we are living in a day and age where a movie feels like it belongs to the studio.

The cinematography is also great, and the movie knows how to add suspense without treating its audience like idiots. With a plot that focuses on an FBI agent (Emily Blunt) that is enlisted by the government to track down the leader of a Mexican drug cartel, you know you are in for over 2 hours of brilliant suspense and atmosphere.

It may not be the blockbuster type movie, nor is it the kind of movie that you may watch over and over again, but it's a movie that has quality.… Expand

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RudigerXSep 26, 2015

Took my wife to see this movie and we both loved it. The action pieces were amazing and during some of them it had me feel like I was there. It's hard to explain but at times the characters would look into the camera and make it seem likeTook my wife to see this movie and we both loved it. The action pieces were amazing and during some of them it had me feel like I was there. It's hard to explain but at times the characters would look into the camera and make it seem like they were looking back at you. Amazing. I recommend this movie to anyone who has an interest in military intelligence and black ops as there was a heavy focus on this.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerJan 15, 2016

As a person who lives in Quebec and who went to the same school as the director, Denis Villeneuve, I was very proud to see that the guy was able to pull of another great movie in a foreign country after Prisoners. Sicario is a suspenseful andAs a person who lives in Quebec and who went to the same school as the director, Denis Villeneuve, I was very proud to see that the guy was able to pull of another great movie in a foreign country after Prisoners. Sicario is a suspenseful and thrilling film, with an exceptional musical score, amazing performances and a gorgeous cinematography.… Expand

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FilmGobOct 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.

Sicario is another well crafted, tense thriller from director Denis Villeneuve, scripted by 'Sons of Anarchy' writer Taylor Sheridan, and shot beautifully by none other than Roger Deakins. It drags you, face first, into the raging drug war between US forces and Mexican cartels. South of the border, we see a house raid that uncovers dead bodies decaying behind walls. An explosion results in the deaths of several men belonging to Emily Blunt's team. It puts her on a mission to draw out one of the major drug lords responsible, with U.S. forces led by Josh Brolin, cooperating alongside the silent and mysterious Benicio del Toro.

Once into Juarez, Mexico, we see a disturbing scene of mutilated corpses hanging in the street. This is part of a 15 to 20 minute scene of pure tension that grips you from start to finish. Steady photography follows a police convoy through the streets and traffic. Ariel shots glide over the city and dry landscape. A haunting score with it's ominous deep rumbling is present throughout. The scene ends with a brutal shootout on a border crossing. It's the beginning of Blunt's journey into a mission that blurs the line between crime and justice.

The cast are all on top of their game. Emily Blunt has starred in a variety of roles in different genres, and here we see her tough yet vulnerable, a believer in justice and going by the book. Benicio del Toro becomes more important as the story progresses, his motivations unclear until the end, a frightening figure with a hunger for revenge. Josh Brolin is also great, a shady task force leader who knows everything about the brutal world he operates in. My one complaint was the little time given to the the drug lords who are only introduced towards the end.

With a runtime of two hours, the film never out stays it's welcome. The tone is consistent and rarely strays from the tense and grim style, with spots of humour here and there. The pace of the film ticks along nicely without over explaining or rushing important scenes. Again, the score by Johann Johannsson is fantastic with low rumblings that build into a wall of noise.

Suspenseful, compelling and sophisticated on it's own terms, Sicario mostly side steps mainstream predictable expectations, and it's all the better for it.… Expand

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BariscanBozkurtMay 11, 2016

Daha önce işlenmeyen bir konu ancak bu kadar güzel aktarılabilir. Kaliteli oyunculuklar, kaliteli sinematografi ve kaliteli hikaye. Nerdeyse kusursuza yakın bir atmosfere sahip. Türü severler mutlaka izlemeli.

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PeterAlexanderJan 6, 2016

Sicario is a film of beauty and terror. Stunning cinematography, raw character emotion and a gripping soundtrack demonstrate the sheer class of director Dennis Villeneuve. Whilst the final act drops off the pace in comparison to the stunningSicario is a film of beauty and terror. Stunning cinematography, raw character emotion and a gripping soundtrack demonstrate the sheer class of director Dennis Villeneuve. Whilst the final act drops off the pace in comparison to the stunning first two, the final shot manages to display the overall message of the film expertly, an overall message that will leave you haunted by what occurs outside the realms of household safety.… Expand

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TechnoElfNov 12, 2015

I saw this film kn opening day and thought it would be another stupid war movie. I was wrong. I forgot I was jn the cinema and thought that I was in the film. The acting might be the best acting I have seen this entire year and theI saw this film kn opening day and thought it would be another stupid war movie. I was wrong. I forgot I was jn the cinema and thought that I was in the film. The acting might be the best acting I have seen this entire year and the cinematography is just beautiful. It is kind of like the stupid war movies but it has that twist that makes it a step (or two steps) up form all the others.… Expand

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FrostyOwlReviewOct 9, 2015

Amazingly high standard of acting, intense plot and well developed characters, along with a hostile and intriguing setting make this movie stand out from the crowd.

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herman73trioOct 10, 2015

No doubt Sicario crime is one of the best drama movies . Even the best films of 2015. The plot is simple but effective . Author of the story did not give more space to explore empathy Alejandro to Kate Macer. Benicio perfoirmance is soNo doubt Sicario crime is one of the best drama movies . Even the best films of 2015. The plot is simple but effective . Author of the story did not give more space to explore empathy Alejandro to Kate Macer. Benicio perfoirmance is so dazzling , almost swept away superb performnace of Emily Blunt . Benicio really perfect with his mysterious character, a quiet but relentless person who will go away but nothing just to seek revenge (this is the final element of surprise). Josh Brolin appear convincingly as an agent without empathy but to fullfill his missions. Emily Blunt is so naturally perform as an idealistic FBI agent who was so fragile , when she finally found out that all the noble values , code of ethic that she upheld was not able to prevent the war against narcotics cartels but in brutal way. In my list Sicario is ranked no.4 the from 10 All Time Best Crime Drama movie. Heart pounding, nerve grapping. Simply the best movie 2015.… Expand

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ASRANOct 10, 2015

This movie was awesome! The music lil bit over the top but still phenomenal. Emily blunt and benicio were superb! I cut one point because of the plot was bit confusing and hard but still manageable and smooth.

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ryan_gozOct 10, 2015

Denis Villeneuve has shown his talent once again with Sicario. Magnificent cinematography, terrific direction and an unforgettable performance from Emily Blunt and man of the hour Benicio Del Toro. Scenes that make you feel like you shouldDenis Villeneuve has shown his talent once again with Sicario. Magnificent cinematography, terrific direction and an unforgettable performance from Emily Blunt and man of the hour Benicio Del Toro. Scenes that make you feel like you should turn away but at the same time feel like you wouldn't dare to miss it. An ending that sums up the movie's message in less than a minute and makes you feel vulnrable yet more understanding and informative into a realistic yet horrifying world… Expand

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Sidd_Movie_BuffOct 26, 2015

Sicario is directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan. It stars Benicio Del Torro, Emily Blunt, and Josh Brolin.

Sicario revolves around an idealistic FBI agent enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in theSicario is directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan. It stars Benicio Del Torro, Emily Blunt, and Josh Brolin.

Sicario revolves around an idealistic FBI agent enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. I adore this movie I really do so I want to get my problems out of the way before I dive head first into all the goodies. My problem with the movie was simply the pacing. For the first half of the movie the movie drags and picks up in equal measure till a bar scene which just makes the movie flawless onward.

Firstly the writing was phenomenal! Taylor Sheridan demonstrated perfectly all the darkness brewing under the surface between drug cartels. He also showed that it takes both sides of the border to do these crimes.Thus demonstrating the evils of the U.S. and Mexico. Through this, it was made clear that the corruption and greed of the U.S. go hand and hand with the poverty and desperation of Mexico to the point of true unadulterated terror.

Next is The one, the only Dennis Villeneuve. With mastery of the material Villeneuve painted all the characters a shade of gray before revealing their true selves. He accomplished this through beautiful camera work and magnificent shots. With the help of living legend cinematographer, Roger Deakins this movie is a technical masterwork.

Just as great if not better was the acting. Emily Blunt offers some of her best work, giddily ridding the underbelly of drug busts with remarkable finesse. Her role demanded sheer brutal emotion and she more than delivered. Accompanying her, Josh Brolin does some of the best work he's done in years. Working as a bit of a comic relief and as a brutal wake up call to both U.S. and Mexican citizens alike. Heart wrenching and breaking these two fine actor's churn out the very best in each other.

By far the best supporting performance I've this year was offered by none other than Benicio Del Torro. His cool and understated performance is can only be compared to Javier Bardem in "No Country for Old Men." He was as menacing as he was sympathetic and all the audience and do is sit and watch in amazement and disgust as we slowly unravel this multidimensional character. Del Torro's performance can only be called bravura.

Sicario is a wonderfully dark and twisted, yet timely and poignant movie with a strong cast led by brilliant work by Del Torro. Sicario Gets an A or a 9/10.… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015

"In Mexico Sicario means Hitman" the most unnecessary line to the opening of a movie but I'm willing to let that go. The opening scene sets the high standard and the rest of the movie has no problem keeping it that way. Starring Emily Blunt,"In Mexico Sicario means Hitman" the most unnecessary line to the opening of a movie but I'm willing to let that go. The opening scene sets the high standard and the rest of the movie has no problem keeping it that way. Starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, excellent performances all round, particularly by Benicio. It's got guns, drugs and non-stop action, keeping you on the edge of your seat with the tension heavily reinforced by the foreboding music. Highly recommended.… Expand

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stampshotDec 27, 2015

Ultimately a grim and strong movie that accomplishes and serves its theme.
The movie is far from a movie that is suppose to leave you in awe, it's a movie that serves to paint the dark and true terror of a very, very real social issue.
AUltimately a grim and strong movie that accomplishes and serves its theme.
The movie is far from a movie that is suppose to leave you in awe, it's a movie that serves to paint the dark and true terror of a very, very real social issue.
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DoughBoiiMar 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie, Sicario surpassed all my expectations, filled with amazing visuals and sounds and let's not forget acting, the acting was amazing, many scenes causing viewers to sit on the edge of their seats, constantly wondering what it going to happen next.… Expand

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alejandro970Dec 31, 2016

Una mirada frontal a la guerra contra el narcotrafico, en un tono realista con la dosis exacta de suspenso. Una de las mejores al año 2015 del genero drama- acción.

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eva3si0nNov 11, 2018

The excellent movie from Denis Villeneuve. Despite a simple plot the movie surprises with the realism. The excellent movie about a drug mafia. Without the American pathos and patriotism. Just excellent history reflecting our real life.

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BroyaxJun 25, 2018

Le "style Denis Villeneuve" s'affirme sensiblement dans ce Sicario, avant de se développer davantage dans le Blade Runner 2049 ... sans mentionner bien entendu le Premier Contact mais celui-ci m'était passé par dessus la tête et m'avaitLe "style Denis Villeneuve" s'affirme sensiblement dans ce Sicario, avant de se développer davantage dans le Blade Runner 2049 ... sans mentionner bien entendu le Premier Contact mais celui-ci m'était passé par dessus la tête et m'avait assommé plus vite qu'une boîte entière de somnifères ; le Blade ressorti de la tombe, quant à lui, était atteint d'un mauvais scénario et de longueurs terribles... bien que d'une beauté formelle sidérante, certes.

Mais ici avec Sicario, sa mise en scène très posée, articulée autour d'un scénario ici très malin, fait le poids et largement l'affaire. Et bien plus encore. Cela reste de temps en temps un peu lent mais on apprécie les ambiances que veut imposer le réalisateur, des ambiances fichtrement efficaces. Monsieur Villeneuve n'aime pas la musique, il aime les ambiances sonores, bizarres et soutenues pour illustrer ses images.

Il aime aussi beaucoup filmer avec le drone et je suis d'accord avec lui : les vues aériennes, c'est beau. Quant à l'action -quand il y en a- elle est toujours montée correctement et la caméra reste stable : tu as bien raison, Denis, la steadycam, c'est le bien. Et le cadrage, à savoir profiter du cinémascope au maximum, ça ne peut pas faire de mal non plus.

Pour revenir sur le scénario, il est des plus malins en effet de par sa capacité à nous mener en bateau mais se révèle hélas vers la fin un peu trop "hollywoodien", voire à la limite de l'incrédulité à la manière d'un bouquin de Tom Clancy... à moins que ce ne soit un clin d'oeil à Hitman, le jeu... C'est que sous ses habits très élégants, Sicario n'en demeure pas moins une grosse machine dans le petit monde des films triple A sur les gros trafiquants de drogue.

Mais on s'y complaît volontiers, surtout lorsqu'il est servi par l'excellent Benicio del Toro toujours d'une intensité extraordinaire ici, le sympathique baroudeur Josh Brolin et la si jolie Emily Blunt qui s'affirme comme la nana en vogue à Hollywood, ou l'une des très rares nanas qui méritent la vogue pour leur talent évident, leur charisme naturel et leur personnalité. Emily, forte et vulnérable à la fois, incarne à merveille ce personnage témoin d'une narco-guerre où tous les coups sont permis...

Un film de grande qualité donc, on l'aura compris, qui brille par sa réalisation originale et bien léchée avec une superbe Emily qui sait quand il faut la fermer... (j'en rigole encore, de cette scène, d'une tension exceptionnelle !).… Expand

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SomePersonaJan 23, 2017

This movie is dark and slow and menacing. It's an excellent action movie with no real physical action in it. What really makes it one of the best movies of 2015 is its disturbing, twisted ending. And the score is incredible.

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NBFCJan 9, 2018

Taking it’s title from the Spanish word for “hitman”, this riveting crime-thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) follows an FBI agent (Emily Blunt) who is enlisted by a government task force (headed byTaking it’s title from the Spanish word for “hitman”, this riveting crime-thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) follows an FBI agent (Emily Blunt) who is enlisted by a government task force (headed by Josh Brolin) to bring down the leader of a powerful and brutal Mexican drug cartel. Equal parts police-procedural and action-thriller, Villeneuve (one of the best directors working in Hollywood today) Hurt Locker-style ultra-realistic but artful approach gives way to some of the most intense scenes in recent memory from the opening raid to the masterful almost Hitchcockian border-crossing sequence. And lets not forget that dope night-vision sequence!!!

All three main leads give excellent performances, especially Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Jan 11, 2018

Ohh my God!! Spoiler alert, this movie is aweeeesome!!! Denis Villeneuve again.. Oh my god what a director! Again he showed us how briliant, visionary and detailed he could be! Although the movie has this black tone and dark atmosphere, heOhh my God!! Spoiler alert, this movie is aweeeesome!!! Denis Villeneuve again.. Oh my god what a director! Again he showed us how briliant, visionary and detailed he could be! Although the movie has this black tone and dark atmosphere, he put Shane in the movie and everything became easier! Performances like Emily Blunt and Benicio del Tor deserves at least an Oscar nomination! You won't be dissapointed with this movie!!!… Expand

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vgates14Dec 30, 2017

Benecio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Josh Brolin combine with Dennis Villeneuve for what truly was one of the 5 Best movies of the year

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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A thought provoking movie that takes the concept of conflict to a new direction.

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LegitSaltMay 6, 2020

Sicario is the only war movie that I can stomach, and in fact, I enjoy the movie despite it being quite depressing. Sicario is an unorthodox war movie because it encompasses a modern war not fought on fronts: the drug war. Villeneuve presentsSicario is the only war movie that I can stomach, and in fact, I enjoy the movie despite it being quite depressing. Sicario is an unorthodox war movie because it encompasses a modern war not fought on fronts: the drug war. Villeneuve presents war as a dehumanizing evil force, one that takes and never gives. Blunt and del Toro both give great performances, presenting souls tortured in different ways, getting more mangled throughout the movie. The casting was well done, and the costumes department also did a great job. The changes that the characters undergo are shown through the gradual darkening of their clothes. As the world grows bleaker and stakes escalate irreversibly the dark truth starts to bleed into all aspects of life, love, leisure, and relaxation. Sicario paints the world with a meticulous and bleak brush. The movie’s cinematography, sound design, and score make it a visceral watch, bubbling with tension. Villeneuve is a master on the rise, if not a master already. Sicario is both allegorical and cautionary. It rings perhaps too close to home for the modern world.… Expand

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SWEEPtheLEG175Jul 7, 2018

Great film. Taylor Sheridan is doing good stuff. Love the intensity created in this film by the director.

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BladeLover2049Sep 7, 2018

The evil does not come from the other side of the border or from cocaine or heroin, it comes from within the human being. Even if the wolves are disguised as sheep. This movie is an absorbing introspection to hell. But not to the biblicalThe evil does not come from the other side of the border or from cocaine or heroin, it comes from within the human being. Even if the wolves are disguised as sheep. This movie is an absorbing introspection to hell. But not to the biblical hell or to the hell of Dante, if not to the hell that the human has created. Simply a marvel.… Expand

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RobertWangNov 2, 2018

With a brilliant script and not afraid to show how things work between the cartels and the police, Sicario is a complex story, because this is a complex topic.

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RuyWangDec 22, 2018

With a brilliant script that's not afraid to show how dirty things really are when it comes to the cartels and the police, Sicario is a complex story, because this is a complex topic.

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

Direct hit! Sicario is exciting from start to finish. The atmosphere, the music and the individual characters and building blocks, everything seems threatening. You are actually on the edge of the seat all the time. An incredibly good film.

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mikesgold2KMar 6, 2021

Świetnie zrealizowany i trzymający w napięciu film o walce z kartelem wedle powiedzenia ,,cel uświęca środki". Brutalny i przerażająco prawdziwy

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JamDaddyWildJan 29, 2021

I've come to expect great things from Dennis Villanueva and by god does he deliver with this movie. Some people may be turned off from this movie from it's a slower 45 minutes in the center of the movie or its extreme violence and cynicalI've come to expect great things from Dennis Villanueva and by god does he deliver with this movie. Some people may be turned off from this movie from it's a slower 45 minutes in the center of the movie or its extreme violence and cynical themes. But it is a truly great movie maybe not the best you've ever seen but certainly worth watching it pulls no punches in it's story telling. Which in my opinion makes this movie truly special.… Expand

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

Every single shot of the film has a lot of elements to pay attention and appreciate its. The script has a great development but that you can't understand it at first, it's until the end when you have understood what kind of way took thisEvery single shot of the film has a lot of elements to pay attention and appreciate its. The script has a great development but that you can't understand it at first, it's until the end when you have understood what kind of way took this film. The performances were great and Denis Villeneuve marks his personal seal in the Crime Films.… Expand

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TVJerryOct 15, 2015

An idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) joins a special task force (including Josh Brolin & Benicio Del Toro) that uses questionable tactics to fight drug traffic between Mexico and the US. This intelligently-written film unfolds the complexAn idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) joins a special task force (including Josh Brolin & Benicio Del Toro) that uses questionable tactics to fight drug traffic between Mexico and the US. This intelligently-written film unfolds the complex narrative by withholding information, reflecting the agent's own confused state. The style of director Denis Villeneuve sometimes calls attention to itself with atypical camera placement, but he also makes uncommon choices that heighten the drama. Blunt effectively pulls off the mix of tough confidence and vulnerable bafflement. This film rejects typical drug crime tropes for a more cerebral approach that still has visceral moments of violence.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 23, 2017

Sicario takes us into dark territory. Lies, betrayal, manipulations, and shady police work make up the heart of this story. It's all backed up by fantastic cinematography and incredible performances.

What starts off as a look into the darkSicario takes us into dark territory. Lies, betrayal, manipulations, and shady police work make up the heart of this story. It's all backed up by fantastic cinematography and incredible performances.

What starts off as a look into the dark side of the war on drugs, quickly turns into a brutal revenge flick where no one is the hero. As with the director's previous works, the reason things are so enjoyable is because the characters are so incredibly human. Broken and willing to resort to violent means to get what they want, but human nonetheless.

Sicario is simply an excellent thriller. There are perhaps some pacing issues here and there, but for the most part everything is up to par. It's a great, mature story that's sure to entertain. Particularly if you've enjoyed Villeneuve's other works.

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JalemanyJan 3, 2021

Another very strong film by Denis Villeneuve. Acting, shooting, directing, uncovering. Just watch it.

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harmattanSep 21, 2015

Very good "Heart of Darkness"-type film. Not a masterpiece by any means, but it gets across its ideas through a well-paced plot and, overall, some great acting (Blunt being the weak link here by a good margin). Superb atmosphere and someVery good "Heart of Darkness"-type film. Not a masterpiece by any means, but it gets across its ideas through a well-paced plot and, overall, some great acting (Blunt being the weak link here by a good margin). Superb atmosphere and some truly, truly beautiful cinematography, although the "grittiness" is at times shoved down your throat. I found it very akin to Zero Dark Thirty.

Del Toro, Kaluuya and the guy from Burn Notice turn in great performances. Brolin does a great job as an off-the-grid loose cannon and brings home the comic relief.… Expand

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fungusgnatNov 2, 2015

The conflict here is, naturally, within Kate, and takes the form of a struggle between a desire to go strictly by the book and generate prosecutable cases on the one hand and, on the other, the attraction of using extra-legal means to knockThe conflict here is, naturally, within Kate, and takes the form of a struggle between a desire to go strictly by the book and generate prosecutable cases on the one hand and, on the other, the attraction of using extra-legal means to knock off kingpins and make a real difference. I’ve seen few U.S. movies about the border war on drugs. " Traffic" comes to mind. There must be others. "Traffic"was a good movie (Metascore 86), but I like "Sicario" even better—director and composer instill a sense of menace and extreme jeopardy, suspense builds to great concluding scenes (will likely make my top 10 for 2015). Warning: Movie is bloody and occasionally gruesome—nothing truly over the top by today’s standards but just a tip to the more sensitive types.… Expand

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jimboesqNov 4, 2015

Actual Rating: 8.5 Intense, powerful movie about the drug trade as played out along the US-Mexican border. del Toro is great as is Brolin. From my perspective, Blunt and her partner, were badly miscast, because in this film none of the machoActual Rating: 8.5 Intense, powerful movie about the drug trade as played out along the US-Mexican border. del Toro is great as is Brolin. From my perspective, Blunt and her partner, were badly miscast, because in this film none of the macho male characters (CIA, DEA, Special Forces) would have allowed her to even be on the team. As one of them said to her at the end of the movie, "get at the end of the line, keep your finger off the trigger, and don't shoot any of my men [in the back]." If the role had been played by Jessica Chastain or A. Jolie, this film would have been a 10! See it anyway!… Expand

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beingryanjudeOct 10, 2015

Suffering only from the occasional lull, SICARIO is wholly thrilling and features more than one exceptional sequence of events. Emily Blunt proves her chops once more - again, in a well-crafted action thriller.

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