Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 29, 2018

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 280 Ratings

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StaleCiggaretteJul 3, 2018

Now I realize there are worse movies out there, however, the cardinal sin of Sicario: Day of the Soldado is that is being praised for its "passableness." Don't be fooled this film may seem well made in certain areas but this onlyNow I realize there are worse movies out there, however, the cardinal sin of Sicario: Day of the Soldado is that is being praised for its "passableness." Don't be fooled this film may seem well made in certain areas but this only because the score and tone are recycled from the toolbox of terror set up by Villeneuve, Deakins, and Johannsson in the masterful 2015 original. Ultimately Soldado has nothing to say with these tools and fumbles the torch it was passed. The plot reads like a focus group approved version of a script that Sheridan wrote (the original screenplay of this film may be heavily altered.) The new director has no semblance of directing his actors or infusing a sense of dread, yet he clumsily retreads plotting structure from the original, leading to a plot that ultimately can't even decide if its a narrative drama or an omnipotent soulless thriller. Sony's obligatory cash grab will please audiences who like empty action and violence, but as for the audience who love the original for its tension, mystery, and ambiguity on the subject of the drug war this film feels like a slap to the face. The kicker is as action filled realism the film also misses its mark with cornball dialogue and an unimaginative & unbelievable conflict.… Expand

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inopinatusJul 4, 2018

Amazing how a series can go, in a single step, from being a intelligent action thriller to just another bunch of blokes shooting up the place. What a waste of talent and potential.

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TimKgamerOct 14, 2018

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

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nth11Jun 30, 2018

This movie was promising. Fantastic action sequences albeit there were long build ups, I am a big fan of Brolin. However the finishing was terrible, almost like the movie ran out of budget, there were way too many plot holes. I do not wantThis movie was promising. Fantastic action sequences albeit there were long build ups, I am a big fan of Brolin. However the finishing was terrible, almost like the movie ran out of budget, there were way too many plot holes. I do not want to get into to much detail, however how can a guy who has been injured in such a way walk 100 miles to the vehicles that ditched him in the first instance? One of the worst movies i've seen in 2018 imho.… Expand

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GreatMartinJun 29, 2018

I am a big fan of Benicio Del Toro and a huge one of underrated actor Josh Brolin because even though he usually gets rave reviews for his performances he very seldom gets the big awards! The 3rd reason I went to see this movie that thereI am a big fan of Benicio Del Toro and a huge one of underrated actor Josh Brolin because even though he usually gets rave reviews for his performances he very seldom gets the big awards! The 3rd reason I went to see this movie that there were very few new films opening today.

The main reasons I didn't want to see "Sicario: Day of Soldado" is that I am not into gratuitous violence as there always seem to be in this type of movie let alone the screenplay not being that logical or understanding and this film proved those points!

The most I can say about the film is that Brolin and Del Toro were excellent and I was introduced to two new actors that impressed me, they being Isabela Moner and Elijah Rodriguez. The villains are villainous while some familiar pros like Catherine Keener and Matthew Modine deliver the goods.

I neither do or don't recommend "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" as you know whether you will like this film before you walk in and I will say the 2 hours and 3 minutes moves pretty face.… Expand

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White_BearOct 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first Sicario did not have open end but still it success required a mandatory cashgrab called sequel. This time we need to forget that revenge is already completed by eliminating of drug lord and his entire family. The story has to be repeated but this time another drug lord and no children killing. The guy who cold blooded killed children to revenge his daughter will save and protect spoiled and violent drug princess. There is a lot of violence the similar to the previous part but the logic and common sense is different. In the first movie 10 guys were killed meters from US borders and no media covered it. Now they killed dozens of guys in the middle of Mexico desert and it is covered by every outlet. Diplomatic scandal they say, but still they allowed 2 military helicopters to cross the border to shoot other guys. In the middle of international scandal between US and Mexico? The next day of Mexican Police assasination by US CIA? The main guy is shot in the head, survived, casually killed two random bandits with a single grenade and on its route to save the girl and revenge himself, but suddenly the screen blackened and we see him fine and healty talking about some Sicario BS. The End. Nicely Done, impressive that is even shorter story telling that Game of Thrones 8 season but similar character arcs progression.… Expand

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JoeCoffeeAug 25, 2022

Had to re-watch the first movie to get this taste out of my mouth. As was the case with Yellowstone & its myriad spin-offs, writer Taylor Sheridan drives an idea until he runs out of road and gas. No wonder he's more interested in bovineHad to re-watch the first movie to get this taste out of my mouth. As was the case with Yellowstone & its myriad spin-offs, writer Taylor Sheridan drives an idea until he runs out of road and gas. No wonder he's more interested in bovine choreography these days.… Expand

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