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RobertWangNov 2, 2018

Sicario's sequel has good action sequences, though it doesn't feel as deep without Blunt's character it's still a good story.

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jimhillmeyerAug 17, 2018

Amazing that something of politically-correct Hollywood could come out with this kind of storyline: America's southern border being infiltrated by terrorists; and we're not talking here about Mexican terrorists! Is it inconceivable to thoseAmazing that something of politically-correct Hollywood could come out with this kind of storyline: America's southern border being infiltrated by terrorists; and we're not talking here about Mexican terrorists! Is it inconceivable to those with heads buried in the sand --- figuratively speaking, though Sicario might have it literally --- that Islamic terrorists could get into a South American or Central American country and work their way up to and across the Mexican border into the U.S.?… Expand

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jb1296Jul 10, 2018

I saw Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado about 2 weeks ago and it's one of those films were I had to think about it. After some time thinking about the best way to explain my thoughts on this film. Sicario 2 is probably just as realistic as theI saw Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado about 2 weeks ago and it's one of those films were I had to think about it. After some time thinking about the best way to explain my thoughts on this film. Sicario 2 is probably just as realistic as the first. There are some good things about this film, like the acting and the film is well written. However, I don't think this film is as well directed as the original, but I would say the directing is good, just not brilliant. The final point is that the editing is nowhere near the same standard as the original, there is a lack of tension compared to the original and I think this is biggest difference between both films. Overall, I would recommend this film because there is a lot to like about it and is worth watching.… Expand

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TheFirm34Sep 14, 2018

I really cannot understand critics these days. As far as I am concerned I got the exact movie I was expecting to get. It's gritty, it's raw, it's horrific and yet it also has a lot of heart. The acting, the pilots, the drivers and everyoneI really cannot understand critics these days. As far as I am concerned I got the exact movie I was expecting to get. It's gritty, it's raw, it's horrific and yet it also has a lot of heart. The acting, the pilots, the drivers and everyone involved in the making of this picture created something great here. The visuals are bold and totally immersive. This movie is definitely not for everyone, as it does deal with certain topics that might trigger certain groups of people. But this is the world we live in, as unfortunate as that is.

While the plot of the movie is by no means deep, it doesn't have to be. Instead it focuses on a "small" plan that does not go according to plan, and that's it. The plot does not have to be any more than that as long as the movie works. And this movie does work very well indeed.

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mitokioJul 2, 2018

Here's a bold prediction: 95% of people who see and love this movie will never write a review. In my session there were 30 people and 28 of them were men over the age of 50. If you liked the first, you will like this. You will know what toHere's a bold prediction: 95% of people who see and love this movie will never write a review. In my session there were 30 people and 28 of them were men over the age of 50. If you liked the first, you will like this. You will know what to expect. It's complex, gritty, dark, humorless, engaging, fascinating, at times a little shocking. I've seen weird reviews saying this misses the mark based on where the US-Mexico border situation is. Huh? It's fiction. I also saw complaints that it's clearly setting up for another sequel. Again, huh? The end it really neatly tied together and could be left there, but I really hope not. A trilogy would really play out these character arcs and stories. And this might be one of the very few sequels I've seen where I loved it and really hoped there'll be one more installment.… Expand

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CarlosHazJun 29, 2018

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

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LamontRaymondJun 28, 2018

I was hightly skeptical going into this one, given the absence of Emily Blunt, but I absolutely enjoyed it. Brolin is much better than he was in the first film, and Benicio is killer (excuse the pun) as always. He was born to play thisI was hightly skeptical going into this one, given the absence of Emily Blunt, but I absolutely enjoyed it. Brolin is much better than he was in the first film, and Benicio is killer (excuse the pun) as always. He was born to play this role. I especially love the score, which seems like a series of above-the-nut 6th string bends (the note you hear at the beginning of Sabbath's "Iron Man"). It's highly effective in setting a mood of dread. The weak link in the otherwise stellar case is Catherine Keener. She brings nothing to that character, and she's usually so good. Even Matthew Modine one-ups her in a fairly flat performance. I should also mention Isabela Moner as the cartel head's daughter - we've seen this role a million times, but she brings something fresh to it.… Expand

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ledaumasJul 1, 2018

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

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JohnrieberJul 7, 2018

This is a terrific followup to the first film, continuing to explore the drug and human trafficking at the border. Brolin and Del Toro are great, and it is in NO way slow or boring - a sharp script that really shows what is happening at the border.

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Compi24Jul 8, 2018

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

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Rebecca31Jul 2, 2018

Here it is, a sequel to a movie we never expected, Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado. Although the absence of Emily Blunt and director Denis Villeneuve had me worried it's just as entertaining with an even darker story. Sure it's not as good asHere it is, a sequel to a movie we never expected, Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado. Although the absence of Emily Blunt and director Denis Villeneuve had me worried it's just as entertaining with an even darker story. Sure it's not as good as Sicario in terms of the story and the constant sense of dread didn't quite build for the entire film I still liked it and if you're a fan of Sicario or drug cartel movies at all then be sure to check out Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

The drug war on the US Mexico border has worsened with drug cartels trafficking terrorists across the border. Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) teams up with Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) to start a war with the cartels. The drug war quickly escalates and as to be expected gets a bit out of hand. I feel the most effective thing about Sicario is Benicio Del Toro's chilling on screen presence and the soundtrack. I didn't think the original soundtrack by the late Jóhann Jóhannsson could be topped but Hildur Guðnadóttir gave us a beautiful score and still maintained the intense and foreboding atmosphere. This works very effectively with the action scenes resulting in a thrilling experience. Honestly it doesn't really feel like a sequel and will probably not be the last Sicario film we'll see but as long as the standard doesn't drop then I'll be happy to see another one and then that's enough. No use milking a franchise just for the sake of it, yeah I'm looking at you Jurassic World. If like me, you're getting sick of this heatwave and need a good film then Sicario: Day of the Soldado should be your choice. Recommended.… Expand

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jeremypJun 29, 2018

A good beginning a slow burn middle and an unsatisfying ending. This time around the script isn't as tight or interesting. Blunt's absence is palpable. The plot holes are bigger and more obvious. The "Deep State" scenario is trite and paperA good beginning a slow burn middle and an unsatisfying ending. This time around the script isn't as tight or interesting. Blunt's absence is palpable. The plot holes are bigger and more obvious. The "Deep State" scenario is trite and paper thin. The action scenes are still worthwhile but they don't save the movie. For Sicario Tres let's hope they bring back Blunt and get our foreign policy with Mexico back to some sophistication.… Expand

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Gods_Son23Jul 2, 2018

I'm getting really tired of these leftist reviewers [NBC & Indiewire, to name a couple] of painting movies like this as racist and complaining about them portraying a particularly race or faith in a negative light. They are telling a story.I'm getting really tired of these leftist reviewers [NBC & Indiewire, to name a couple] of painting movies like this as racist and complaining about them portraying a particularly race or faith in a negative light. They are telling a story. One particularly story, with particular characters. You reviewers are pathetic.… Expand

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DufreshestJul 2, 2018

Sicario: Who is the target? Who is the shooter?

Cinematography: 8.932/10 The film forces the audience to be patient reckoning with planning. There are a lot of strong still moments which calls for the audience to identify with the elementsSicario: Who is the target? Who is the shooter?

Cinematography: 8.932/10 The film forces the audience to be patient reckoning with planning. There are a lot of strong still moments which calls for the audience to identify with the elements of a scene especially the acting. The film is very cryptic and poetic; Sicario: Day of the Soldado shows and tells all though requires keen-patient observance from the audience.

Costume Design: 8.721/10 The attire seems accurate and not too overly done which helps the believability of each scene throughout the film.

Film Editing: 9.121/10 This is a very strong point for Sicario: Day of the Soldado. The film moves very slow though presents a lot of information for the audience to put into perspective.

Make-up and Hair-styling: 6.923/10 There are instances I find the characters look a bit too clean especially after their experiences throughout a day. At a point, I'm questioning duck tape's abilities as a low-key-skin-healing mask.

Sound Editing: 7.831/10 This film really forces the audience to deal with dialogue, natural sounds, and silence. It's good for the film though makes the audience feel every second of the film which may be good or bad depending on the audience member.

Visual Effects: 9.129/10 This is a strong area in which the film cannot really do without.

Story: 7.792/10 Beyond any ideas that the film might be reminiscent to actual events in modern day societies, I do feel as though the film poses as a long trailer for a coming film all while forcing the audience to bare with real concepts in development before their eyes. The random visual detachment of governmental characters like James Ridley's crew adds more to the cryptic-poetic senses of Sicario: Day of the Soldado. Still - the story seems to be drawing a lot more attention for events to come rather than events present all the while attempting to have a tough conversation in poetic form.

Acting: 7/10 I think the acting works well with the dialogue and visuals though I sense the film relies more on the latter two than the acting alone. The acting does assist the tone of the film.

Personal: Sicario: Day of the Soldado is asking a lot from its potential audience members. It's a tough watch because it forces the audience to engage with its aesthetic sensibilities. Poetry is ever present throughout the film. The acting, dialogue, and visuals all work well together. I don't know about all of the money going around the world. How do illegal activities seem to always have cash backing in films? I understand border crossing and protection are important topics of discussion. Still, I don't think Sicario: Day of the Soldado informs the reader of the reason people might want to cross the borders. Am I the only one that thinks Sicario: Day of the Soldado makes cartels look like saviors and the government like monsters? I think the film may be a lot stronger with a bit more information for the audience to work with unless the aforementioned is an argument Sicario: Day of the Soldado is presenting. Is the film itself an assassin of characters and ideals?

Overall: 8.181/10

-K.D.

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UnReelReviewsJun 29, 2018

Sicario 2 the day of soldado was a sequel I was excited about but also very nervous about especially since I found out that this film was not being directed by Denis Villeneuve but by Stefano Sollima. What Denis made in 2015 I thought was aSicario 2 the day of soldado was a sequel I was excited about but also very nervous about especially since I found out that this film was not being directed by Denis Villeneuve but by Stefano Sollima. What Denis made in 2015 I thought was a very unique film and one that couldn't be replicated even by a sequel to the same film. After seeing this movie twice and taking some time to think about it, I can definitely say that this film isn't as good as the first but does serve up as a nice main course to a great untre. Josh brolin and Benicio Del Toro are once again brilliant in this movie and we get to explore some of their darker character traits that we only ever touched on in the first. This film still offers the same thrills and gritty violence as its predecessor. We get to have a further look into the world of sicario and not just the military operations that our main characters proceed in often. We get to explore some darker parts of the cartels and the terrible aftermaths they have on people, especially on children. Some people may dislike this because some of the content that the director has chosen to explore in this film may be fairly disturbing to certain people as I would say that the sequences of violence and mayhem are far more frequent and graphic than the first. I personally don't see this as a negative because sicario is not an action movie. The sequences of violence that take place in the film are intense, violent and at times disturbing. The director has chosen to go for a very real feel in this movie just like Denis did with the first and this is what makes the movie feel unique in its own way. There is a storyline that i didn't enjoy very much and it's about a boy and his use in the drug cartels. This storyline felt like an added set of scenes just to make the movie longer. It doesn't involve or collide anywhere with the main plot and I personally felt like it was an unnecessary dark take on the movie that was there for the point of being violent. So overall I did enjoy this movie quite a bit and I will definitely be purchasing the score for this movie because it is brilliant. Don't go into this movie expecting it to be better than the first, this is a nice follow up to Sicario and was a lot better than I thought it was going to be.… Expand

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cocaine_cowboyJul 1, 2018

Better than most of the action and war movies that came last several years, but worse than the first Sicario movie.

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imthenoobJul 12, 2018

Del Toro and Brolin do great as leads but without Blunt, There definitely feels like a piece is missing. While Brolin and Del Toro's characters are all for war, Blunt's character was the moral compass of the group and the lack of that in thisDel Toro and Brolin do great as leads but without Blunt, There definitely feels like a piece is missing. While Brolin and Del Toro's characters are all for war, Blunt's character was the moral compass of the group and the lack of that in this movie is felt for sure but it doesn't stop the movie from being good.

The plot involves Brolin's character, with the help of Del Toro's character, starting a war among the cartels because they had smuggled terrorists across the border, which resulted in an attack that killed several Americans. The sub-plot involves a young Mexican-American slowly being introduced to the cartel world by his cousin and both plots intersect nicely throughout and wrap up nicely by the end of the film.

It's action-packed, Features solid acting by the cast and all in all, It's almost as good as the first film and it'll definitely make you wanna come back for a third.… Expand

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GinaKJul 4, 2018

I enjoyed Benicio Del Toro’s soulful performance most of all, but the rest of the cast was also very strong. I was a bit bored during the setup at the beginning, and towards the end I was ready to scream every time the “here comes somethingI enjoyed Benicio Del Toro’s soulful performance most of all, but the rest of the cast was also very strong. I was a bit bored during the setup at the beginning, and towards the end I was ready to scream every time the “here comes something dramatic” musical theme was pounded out ad nauseum. But generally, this was an entertaining film with strong performances that kept me interested, and the charisma of Isabela Moner as Isabela Reyes (the drug lord’s kidnapped daughter) made up a bit for the absence of Emily Blunt. If your other option is being outside on a miserably hot and humid summer day and you are not into “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, this is a good choice.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jul 3, 2018

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

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dammanJul 10, 2018

I really like this movie. It was not boring plus it ramps up from start. Can't wait to see part 3 if it's ever made. Hopefully it will have a part 3.

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moviecritic68Jul 19, 2018

Not very often does a sequel surpass the original screenplay but I vote this one did. Very interesting & intense story line and talented acting. I enjoyed the original and rated it a "7" but this movie surpassed it. As usual ignore theNot very often does a sequel surpass the original screenplay but I vote this one did. Very interesting & intense story line and talented acting. I enjoyed the original and rated it a "7" but this movie surpassed it. As usual ignore the negative ratings they are not deserved… Expand

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febvelanoJul 7, 2018

This movie is deep and complex. Respect for everyone who made this movie happen.

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TheMetacritiqerJul 3, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wrote more in a google docs:) but might as well or have to say this. Absolutely essential, it didn't need to happen but maybe i'm being too hard, it was 9 out of ten in terms of impact. I usually rate movies smaller if they didn't have enough(this feeling about to say is new undocumented to my knowledge, maybe those most satisfying video you'll see videos are a start and kojima and cliffy describing games as steak is the same feeling, um maybe if the movie, rarely a game due to the haptic and constant nature, doesn't give me a(I just coined this term a second ago-"active narrative" huh) imginary physical thought, you know how you feel that feeling in your head, an actually physical feeling when there is some complete action or thing your thinking off, the action coming out like it's filling your head, while maybe "unsatifying stuff feel blank, perhaps it's the lack of face muscles tensing. Like that ketchup bag or object exploding out? Yeah? See I'd knew you'd get it:) Don't worry i can still be and emulate a more tone appropriate( i swear if they use that word again to describe a game..)persona but i love gwenpools and happy katherine waterston(hey look at that, from his beasts review)cute ways. This movie would feel more brain physical empty rtecolection but i feel this time I'll go with the feeling and impact,9/10 love it so much. That ultimate highlight finger psoture gun firing, The amazing ballsy scenes, the dubious nature of the plot. During the large police ambush i wasn't sure if it was real or not. A double fake of acting, is this another in-on it situation, was i supposed to be confused, highlighting the nature of film and something? I'm gonna say no but it was a amazing side effect, don't push those thought away they can be yep I'm saying it again, amazing alternatives more personal than was intended. Combining drug cartels and terrorists was brilliant. Almost all of it felt plausible, hopfully so as(hah I'm re-writing parts of my other too long to myself review)great movies and art see the world as it could be and hopefully is. in this case showing that the first reaction to dulling straight news(ugh i cant even write that word, as oh man this brilliant, news endorses it self by reacting and prioritizing it but unfortunately become it as the happening event should be on it's own, putting down a real thing to a word or phrases can really negatively change it, encompassing everything without really doing that. ooh smart, and trust me i can write better that's what a lunch table and not being recognized on the internet will do) is wrong and their is something so much more,uughhh(the g is silent)interesting. I hate re-writing, umm, to cover my ass from, um maybe i should stop there if this is archived:),the horrible nature is why we see it and why i wish to be in that world. space, space, back from the dead, I know that was a great ending, um,oh shoot that describe the actual ending. I think i need to go to bed("i was on liposuction" I wrote enough :)… Expand

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LatinCritic13Jun 29, 2018

Remember how gorgeous and linear that Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario was when it dropped in 2015? It was awesome when it had Emily Blunt in it. But when it comes to Day of the Soldado however, still has its unique grim touch and at the same timeRemember how gorgeous and linear that Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario was when it dropped in 2015? It was awesome when it had Emily Blunt in it. But when it comes to Day of the Soldado however, still has its unique grim touch and at the same time it felt weird without needing the strong components for the sequel from the first film. First of all, to the Italian director that’s directing an American crime thriller sequel for Sicario for the first time in Hollywood roots, Stefano Sollima, nailed it in terms of the direction that he took in order to make this one badass organic film compared to the first. Sollima’s direction felt quite mafioso and intense when he directs a film since he’s known for directing Italian flicks such as: Suburra and Gomorrah. The incorporation that he does in this film is naturally well directed compared to a good TV show and it didn’t disappoint. Also, Taylor Sheridan’s screenplay for Soldado still got it going when exploring deeper within the roots between two borders and the motivation between our beloved characters and new talent. In addition, Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography has it’s own unique flare of how Roger Deakins sets up his style from the first and it’s quite impressive. And Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro still got it. Plus, Isabela Moner, known for the horrendous Michael Bay Transformer’s godawful sequel The Last Knight, was surprisingly good in this film even though it’s her latest debut in an intense film like this and she made a pretty good key character too. However, after seeing this film, I somewhat had difficulties when there is a scenario or two that were out of place that affected the overall film quality - especially the first act. And for some reason, the plot kind of loses itself in different sequences and it's somewhat a crying shame. This film is heavily described as an anthological chapter of its own, not a direct sequel and I completely understand it. Is Day of the Soldado any good, quite frankly yes in terms of cutting edge grotesque action and writing, but is it any better than the almighty first Sicario, nope – not even close.… Expand

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GrantD243Jul 2, 2018

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is the sequel to 2015's Sicario. I enjoyed this film. I liked a lot of aspects of it and found some of the scenes extremely well done, but ultimately the story has a few weak points that drag the film down moreSicario: Day of the Soldado is the sequel to 2015's Sicario. I enjoyed this film. I liked a lot of aspects of it and found some of the scenes extremely well done, but ultimately the story has a few weak points that drag the film down more than I was hoping going into the theater. Story: Day of the Soldado picks up a while after the first film, but there is no real connection to it apart from the two main characters (Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin). Take those two characters out, and this film plays out more like an anthology film than a sequel. However, because it is a sequel, they don't give us a whole lot of set up. It shows us a tiny bit of what the characters have been up to and then throws us into the plot, which deals with the U.S. Government declaring drug cartels as terrorist organizations, giving Josh Brolin's character the ability to go about taking care of them any way he pleases. So he decides to bring in Benicio Del Toro's character to help with his plan to create a war between the cartels. Eventually, though, the daughter of one of the cartel leaders gets involved, the plan to start a war with the cartels goes off the rails, and the story ultimately changes directions. I won't get into spoilers as to what direction the story does go, but for the most part this seems to be the main criticism of the film most people have. This awesome premise of setting up a war between the cartels was given to us for about an hour, and then it just pivots to a more isolated, simple story. I get the frustration. I also think that if they had stuck with the story of the first half of the film it would have turned out to be better, but I wasn't as bothered by this story pivot as it seems like most people have been. And I think I wasn't as bothered by it because the pivot made sense given the situation. The reason why the Government added cartels to the list of terrorist organizations turned out to be false, and Josh Brolin's operation went a bit haywire on its own. The whole narrative changed for the Government, and the operation wasn't going well, so it was time to cut the cord and as a result the story had to pivot. There were a couple of story elements towards the end that I felt like were a bit...meh, mostly revolving around Benicio Del Toro's character. But, overall, I was entertained by the story all the way through.

Characters: Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin's characters don't get a whole lot of development in this film. We basically have to bring the knowledge we learned from the first film into this to really understand each character's motivations and moral compass. But, they do seem like fairly simple, badass, men. So maybe that was the intention all along. Not every character needs progression in films. Sometimes, they just are who they are. Script: I'm a HUGE fan of Taylor Sheridan. He's my favorite screenwriter working today. He'd written three movies before Day of the Soldado, and I felt like Sicario was the weakest out of the three. Now, I believe this one is the weakest out of the four he has written. The film starts off a little abruptly and takes a few minutes to find its feet, and then the multiple storylines just don't work as well together as they should. All of the storylines are good on their own, but the connections between them are a bit weak. There are also a few elements later in the script that I feel like are a bit weak, but there were some rumblings that the studio messed with his original third act of the film and changed some things. He apparently wasn't super pumped on that, just like he was pretty pissed that they forced a name change from Soldado to Sicario: Day of the Soldado. But hey, that's the movie business. I still think the screenplay is serviceable, but it's definitely not his best work.

Cinematography: There were some great shots in the first Sicario, but Stefano Sollima doesn't quite reach that level of cinematography in this film. However, he does capture some fantastic action scenes that were on par with the first film.

Overall: Day of the Soldado is a solid watch for people that are interested in the subject matter, but it doesn't reach the same level of its predecessor.… Expand

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zembowerboySep 23, 2018

To appreciate Sicario 2 depends solely on how much you can separate it from the original. Sicario is a rare film that virtually flawless on every level, so it would be damn near impossible for any follow up to reach, let alone exceed, theTo appreciate Sicario 2 depends solely on how much you can separate it from the original. Sicario is a rare film that virtually flawless on every level, so it would be damn near impossible for any follow up to reach, let alone exceed, the high bar set by the original. With that said, this is a surprisingly great sequel that holds its own. It's just as nerve-wracking, complex, and shocking as the original, while also being filled with a lot more action. Fortunately, this isn't a Michael Bay action film, the characters and story still come first, so when the more explosive sequences do arrive, they are far more intense and filled with dread. Benicio Del Toro is fantastic once again, the true heart and soul of the film. And Brolin more than holds his own. The biggest surprise is Isabel Moner, though. So awful in the last Transformers, she's a revelation here. One of the best child performances I've seen. When all is said and done, this is a superior sequel that holds its own merits, serving visceral thrills and thought-provoking storytelling. I can't wait to see where this story goes.… Expand