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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

A masterclass in building tension, Sicario is the sort of film that Hitchcock would be proud of.

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AgentLviJul 9, 2023

not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent

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AuthorityKindMay 21, 2022

It has masterful pacing and cinematography, that alone can carry you through the movie. Its writing is superb and the characters are both well realized and well used in the narrative. Denis' style is also excellent, and the how he holds hisIt has masterful pacing and cinematography, that alone can carry you through the movie. Its writing is superb and the characters are both well realized and well used in the narrative. Denis' style is also excellent, and the how he holds his shots makes the movie even more immersive and thrilling, than had it been done in the more conventional Hollywood way.… 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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DogeGamer2015Sep 7, 2021

Es una buena película de acción y suspenso; la trama es muy buena y las actuaciones de Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro y Josh Brolin son excelentes, es muy recomendable.

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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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AJ_13Jul 12, 2021

Intense, well acted and well shot action thriller. I definitely won't visit Juarez this summer.

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Alex2011Mar 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful soulless movie. I didn't care about the caracters at all. Everybody does super mysterious but many aspects of the movie are just plain stupid for the sake of drama. E.g. Why did the mexicans hide the bodies in the wall of the houses instead of hiding them in a hole in the sand?
Everything is either black and white. Movie tries to be super realistic but if you ever went to Mexico you will see that the world this movie shows has nothing todo with reality. I think such movies just spread more hate and don't do any good.
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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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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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JalemanyJan 3, 2021

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

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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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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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MurphyBrandonJul 29, 2020

Great suspense that keeps you guessing about what is actually happening and who is giving the orders. The impact is heavy because it's set in a real modern-day conflict.

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buttermypugJun 20, 2020

Subjectively for myself sicario provides an attention to detail and thematic elements that I usually cant find in action dramas. The messages it shows are nuanced and never one sided. It can easily be said that although some characters areSubjectively for myself sicario provides an attention to detail and thematic elements that I usually cant find in action dramas. The messages it shows are nuanced and never one sided. It can easily be said that although some characters are worse than others no one in this film is truly a pure good guy. Captivating sequencing and great music gives me a reason to re watch this movie. Strongly recommend.… Expand

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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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Meth-dudeApr 29, 2020

"Sicario" is a solid, well directed and ambitious thriller. With terrific acting performances, impressive action sequences and a great ending, it definitely deserves the acclaim it gets.

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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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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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o_retyDec 1, 2019

Realistic and gritty tale of war on drugs. Maybe a tad too long, but overall not bad.

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Strong_K3isanAug 30, 2019

Absolute Garbage and Repulsive , Foolish Movie Have Ever Been Made in The History of World.

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CameAug 22, 2019

Sicario is a descent and solid crime thriller. You can expect some good performances, action scenes and other stuff.
Generally this is a good film and i don't have many words to describe it.

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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019

"Sicario" is a stylish, realistic and altogether professional crime film, showing the different sides of the Mexican drug war.

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

Decent action and everything but it felt derivative and failed to make me care about any of the characters.

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Voodoo123Mar 12, 2019

+Fantastic cinematography
+When the soundtrack is there it is relevant to the mood
+Excellent action set pieces +Talented cast deliver memorable performances -Limited plot (although deliberate) feels basic I really enjoyed watching this+Fantastic cinematography
+When the soundtrack is there it is relevant to the mood
+Excellent action set pieces
+Talented cast deliver memorable performances
-Limited plot (although deliberate) feels basic

I really enjoyed watching this movie although I felt the dialogue was missing that emotional connection with what was going on to take things to the next level. The film is a cinematic masterclass visually and the soundtrack (or lack thereof!) was wonderfully refreshing and mood setting.… Expand

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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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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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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018

Sicario is directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Taylor Sheridan and starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro.

In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] isSicario is directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Taylor Sheridan and starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro.

In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] is enlisted by an elite government task force official [Josh Brolin] to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past [Benicio Del Toro], the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive.

A great fast-paced, dark and powerful story, with an amazing direction adding some very talented cast, but with a couple of flaws, this is how Sicario was born.

Let's jump to the flaws.. Emily Blunt's character wasn't so necessary, she had no goal but just going with the waves of this movie, but with her amazing performance, she convinced me -or I pretended being convinced- that her goal is cleaning the world of it's dark crimes, but for me, it's uneven.

Some scenes were so confusing, and there was nothing to give any hope, it's just dark.. from the beginning to the very very end!

These are the flaws of this movie, everything else was well made.. the breathtaking scenes mixed with amazing performances with great story.

Sicario is a great movie, and I'm gonna give it an A-.

Alright, next one is Sicario: Day of the Soldado, stick around. And thanks for reading my review, wish you like it.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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AndrewBurgeSep 29, 2018

'Sicario' has moments of sprawling tension, executed perfectly mostly through Joe Walker's precise editing and a nerve-wrecking score by the late Jóhann Jóhannsson. Of course, all encapsulated by Denis Villeneuve's striking directing style'Sicario' has moments of sprawling tension, executed perfectly mostly through Joe Walker's precise editing and a nerve-wrecking score by the late Jóhann Jóhannsson. Of course, all encapsulated by Denis Villeneuve's striking directing style and the great Roger Deakins' highly produced cinematography.

Two scenes steal the show in 'Sicario'. We have the convoy of all black Chevrolet jeeps passing through the Mexican Border. It is a scene presented with cutting-edge camera-movement and is a tense, stressful scene. The ending scene goes full 'Zero Dark Thirty' being a high definition demonstration of American Special Forces procedures filled with radio-chatter, drones and, most importantly, cover-up.

The film has outstanding production values and great performances by Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. This is a film filled with secrets, eventual discoveries and careful realizations. Throughout all of it, we are being taken through a textbook executed war on drugs yet as we get closer to the ending another story unfolds. Taylor Sheridan's script makes this story work on many levels and as I got closer to the ending, the film accommodated me to the 'means to an end' philosophy of its characters. But then again, in a land where drug dealers mercilessly chop people and put them on display, school football matches being randomly interrupted by gunshots and families being torn apart by narcotics, this was not hard to do.

In the end, 'Sicario' might lack a certain sustenance and its lead character Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) might feel a bit passive, but, as a whole, the film gets its point across in a polished manner. Couldn't help but notice there were more mothers than fathers watching those football games...… Expand

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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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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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0326990qdiun123Jun 28, 2018

I love Emily Blunt I love Emily Blunt I love Emily Blunt I love Emily Blunt

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AbeMCMay 30, 2018

A contemplative reflection on the battles against the cartels at the US-Mexico border. A complete film - artistic without being full of itself, sparing use of music soundtrack, and visually stable (no shaky-cam). A little uncertain in itsA contemplative reflection on the battles against the cartels at the US-Mexico border. A complete film - artistic without being full of itself, sparing use of music soundtrack, and visually stable (no shaky-cam). A little uncertain in its use of characters - Blunt's seems to be the main focus, though Del Toro's dominates the climatic scene. Worth watching for its vicious depiction of cartel violence and Emily Blunt's excellent performance as a conflicted, more traditionally-minded member of law enforcement who isn't comfortable with skirting the law to strike back at the cartels.… Expand

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YoloSwag4DogeMay 22, 2018

I get the appeal, but this film to me seems like sheer fantasy rather than a portrayal of grim reality. The CIA is depicted as an all powerful entity filled to the brim with raw, omnipresent machismo. Everyone is needlessly vague for the sakeI get the appeal, but this film to me seems like sheer fantasy rather than a portrayal of grim reality. The CIA is depicted as an all powerful entity filled to the brim with raw, omnipresent machismo. Everyone is needlessly vague for the sake of appearing ultra mysterious. There's no sense of formality, professionalism or meticulous enforcement. Instead, we have a couple of government renegade spooks who break the law nonchalant with their band of any way, any day special forces operatives. Mexico is illustrated as a cesspool of constant violence and lawlessness, so naturally the renegades have no issue with kidnapping someone from there so they can bring him back to the US to torture him for information at a domestic black site, (cuzz that's what good neighbors do, yah know?) Torture makes people talk, but it rarely provides good Intel as people will just keep making up lies to stop the torture. But in this, it provides spot on details in a matter of minutes that leads to finding the next piece of the drug cartel puzzle. Though the cartel is brutal, our antiheroes are virtually just as bad. Their mob-like methods are supposed to be interpreted as "for the greater good", but everywhere they go they cause death, suffering and all around chaos to get a little bit of cocaine off the streets. Though the stakes are purportedly stopping someone who likes having their crews rig IED's before police raids, the reality is that if that was something that somehow proved beneficial to drug lords, they'd already be doing it all the time and the cops would be trained to deal with it. But nah, our CIA protectors just have to get one guy and the world is saved. There's no moral gray in this, only black and white idealizations of fighting fire with fire. Near the end both antiheroes reveal themselves as being severely anti-social, as in possessing psychopathic tendencies. Their actions are portrayed as barely contained, pragmatic masculinity, but it's really just a bunch of **** who like hurting people under the guise of government business. I found it an interesting watch, but the ambient vibe of fear, pessimism and anarchy coupled by a 'dog eat dog wins the day' narrative just really is downright delusional.… Expand

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raciocinioMay 3, 2018

O Filme começa com tudo, e com as excelentes críticas eu me empolguei muito, a cena inicial é perfeita, com alta tensão, e também muito interessante, mas depois o filme parece não ter o que dizer e isso é o pior e principal fator, que paraO Filme começa com tudo, e com as excelentes críticas eu me empolguei muito, a cena inicial é perfeita, com alta tensão, e também muito interessante, mas depois o filme parece não ter o que dizer e isso é o pior e principal fator, que para mim fez o filme falhar, também é muito lento fora a desnecessária necessidade de querer ser um thriller altamente inteligente, mas como disse o pior fator do filme é que não tem uma história para contar, são vários acontecimento aleatórios que nada acrescenta ao filme e a uma história que já não tem.

Enquanto os diretores e roteiristas trabalham para fazerem um drama inteligente, eles cometem o erro brutal de não ter uma única história para contar.

Sicario é horrivelmente Superestimado, um dos piores filmes dos últimos anos, que erroneamente foi considerado melhores filmes dos últimos anos.… Expand

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ahmedaiman9999Apr 23, 2018

Besides the masterful technical aspect and the powerful performances, the movie has earned its place among the best revenge thriller movies due to telling this story from a new perspective.This is the thing that make every turning point andBesides the masterful technical aspect and the powerful performances, the movie has earned its place among the best revenge thriller movies due to telling this story from a new perspective.This is the thing that make every turning point and every reveal seems like a subtle plot twist.

The moral dilemma is the weakest point in Sicario; as it was represented in a very direct way, made me less captivated throughout the movie, and also made me take a while to engage with the story. (8/10)… 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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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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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

you gotta learn how to sleep on a plane..

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Sicario walks on its interesting perspective, intense execution and some chilling scenes but it also fumbles on its way down as it takes a lot of time to reach its destination.

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TrailesqueJan 15, 2018

Emily Blunt plays a young drugs enforcement cop who gets roped into an operation that is more complicated than what she bargained for. Brolin, good as always, plays an agent with a hidden agenda, and the good guys begin to growEmily Blunt plays a young drugs enforcement cop who gets roped into an operation that is more complicated than what she bargained for. Brolin, good as always, plays an agent with a hidden agenda, and the good guys begin to grow indistinguishable from the bad boys. (SPOILER ALERT) There are some fine moments and an interesting subtext (the CIA was protecting the Medellin drug cartel, really?) But other sections drag, and the flick is hindered by a mediocre script and unsympathetic characters. Eventually it veers off into a predictable druglord revenge thriller bloodbath.… 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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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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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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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Well executed scenes with great pacing. An exciting film that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end. A must see film.

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KaptenVideoDec 24, 2017

In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is enlisted to aid in the escalating war against drugs.

Also starring, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya, Benicio Del Toro, Victor Garber, JonIn the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is enlisted to aid in the escalating war against drugs.

Also starring, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya, Benicio Del Toro, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal.

„Sicario“ was the only movie in English directed by Denis Villeneuve that I hadn’t seen yet. All five (including „Prisoners“, „Enemy“, „Arrival“, „Blade Runner 2049“) have been cult hits and among the most critically acclaimed screen works of given release year.

Villeneuve’s movies are emotionally distant, slow-burning, and usually more dependent on mood than sharp storytelling. I am not the fan of his style – it's too slow, rather uneventful, lacks sharp dialogue and character building – but I gotta admit that it always pays off.

I could also say that „Sicario“ doesn’t really offer any intriguing characters except Del Toro’s (good that he’s gonna be back for sequel „Soldado“) and the best drug war / trafficking stories are just more captivating (especially „The Wire“ and „Breaking Bad“)…

But it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a solid thriller, and a cool movie which makes you gradually more and more thankful that you endured the rather slow first half.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeAug 20, 2017

’Sicario’ is a stunningly directed drama flick, with a story that’s highly intense — even without that much action. It’s a very plot-driven and slowly paced story, and for some; kinda boring. It got its moments of symbolism and powerful’Sicario’ is a stunningly directed drama flick, with a story that’s highly intense — even without that much action. It’s a very plot-driven and slowly paced story, and for some; kinda boring. It got its moments of symbolism and powerful imagery, but drags on without that much thrills or character moments. Its finale got some of this, but the overall film doesn’t. Still; the director of both ’Arrival’ and ’Prisoners’ succeeds once again with a stunningly directed flick!

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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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red_ninja_9Jul 24, 2017

Happened to stumble onto this movie. It was quite entertaining, this movie is comparable to "Training Day" - suspenseful cartel movie. Emily Blunt really didn't do much in the movie but complains, **** and has mental breakdowns. Del Toro wasHappened to stumble onto this movie. It was quite entertaining, this movie is comparable to "Training Day" - suspenseful cartel movie. Emily Blunt really didn't do much in the movie but complains, **** and has mental breakdowns. Del Toro was excellent. He was calm, cool, and collective. This movie is a must.… Expand

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UnskyJul 24, 2017

Some shoots just looked amazing. The visuals were really good and so was the acting. On the other hand I kinda felt that the plot didn't progress and it was frustrating. This doesn't change the fact that my overall impression is really positive.

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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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daviddelnorte23Mar 8, 2017

Ví Sicario una vez cuando se estrenó. Fue una película que tampoco llamó en gran medida mi atención. Pero dado a las grandes críticas que cosechó, decidí volver a verla y entonces es cuando, ahora sí, me ha parecido tremenda.

Y es que loVí Sicario una vez cuando se estrenó. Fue una película que tampoco llamó en gran medida mi atención. Pero dado a las grandes críticas que cosechó, decidí volver a verla y entonces es cuando, ahora sí, me ha parecido tremenda.

Y es que lo primero que destaco son esos planos tan Villenueve, increible fotografía que hace presiosa de ver, aunque el entorno donde tiene lugar, no lo es precisamente. El guión es fabuloso y la madurez tanto del relato, de temas y de personajes es muy adulta y valiente.

Los actores están bien, correctos, aunque tampoco me parece que haya una super-interpretación por parte de nadie. Tampoco hacía falta contratar a John Berthal para dos escenas...

En conclusión, para mí Sicario es un peliculón pero no es mejor que la llegada. Notable alto.… 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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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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abm0Jan 13, 2017

Boring movie. Not much happens. We're just supposed to be oh-so-impressed with the psychotic killers that are the Mexican drug cartels (as if we didn't already know that) and with a special agent chick thrust in the world of hardenedBoring movie. Not much happens. We're just supposed to be oh-so-impressed with the psychotic killers that are the Mexican drug cartels (as if we didn't already know that) and with a special agent chick thrust in the world of hardened law-breaking operatives and who ends up behaving like Bambi caught in headlights. It's not all bad, but at the same time I didn't come out satisfied with the kind of use of my time this was.… 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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jcasetnlNov 30, 2016

Keeps interest with gritty visuals and interesting characters, but Emily Blunt is completely miscast as the hand-picked local law enforcement to assist in a larger drug operation that plays fast and loose with the law. Blunt, sold early inKeeps interest with gritty visuals and interesting characters, but Emily Blunt is completely miscast as the hand-picked local law enforcement to assist in a larger drug operation that plays fast and loose with the law. Blunt, sold early in the film as a tough-but-moral cop (and her toughness is a hard sell, indeed) makes one bumbling, naive move after another as the chaos of the drug war is revealed to her. From a plot perspective, ultimately her roll in the drug operation really doesn't make much sense, and it doesn't take much thought to imagine a ton of other FBI better suited to the overarching goals. Vague, I know, but I can't say more unless you want spoilers.

Setting aside Blunt, a side story of a Mexican State police officer who smuggles drugs never really goes anywhere save to humanize some of the low-level traffickers "just trying to put food on the table". Of course he loves his son. Of course his wife is worried and prays at dinner. Of course his son plays soccer. Lastly, if you like films with military operations, tactics and so on, this isn't your film. Literally in the first couple minutes, Blunt is on an FBI operation to bust a drug house in full body armor, assault weapons and a troop carrier. As they're searching the house yelling tactical stuff like "room clear!", Blunt walks into a room without looking(!!), and the cliche bad guy with a shotgun is of course standing right out in the open, and of course is going to shoot it out despite dozens of agents swarming the building. He manages to miss from five feet away, but ol' quick draw Emily Blunt spins and pumps him full of lead. He falls to the ground still clutching the shotgun, and Blunt walks right up to him, doesn't neutralize his weapon and then checks his pulse. For a film trying to do gritty realism, it doesn't fly.… 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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GMReviewsSep 10, 2016

Sicario captures the reality of the film in visual splendour, and is led by amazing performances from Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro, as well as Josh Brolin. This is a film that doesn't rely on explosions and gunfights but on something on aSicario captures the reality of the film in visual splendour, and is led by amazing performances from Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro, as well as Josh Brolin. This is a film that doesn't rely on explosions and gunfights but on something on a bigger level, making this a satisfying crime drama.… Expand

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ColbertSep 5, 2016

Overrated movie. Decent acting from everybody but Emily Blunt spends most of the movie smoking cigarettes while looking confused and worried at the same time. Her character would never have been chosen for the mission if anybody had checkedOverrated movie. Decent acting from everybody but Emily Blunt spends most of the movie smoking cigarettes while looking confused and worried at the same time. Her character would never have been chosen for the mission if anybody had checked her psych profile. Why her buddy tags along doesn't make sense.
This is not a movie about drug trafficking. Its a government sanctioned revenge story which flippantly looks through the window at a major problem but uses it only as a backdrop for Blunts dilemma.… Expand

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ZachSchellerAug 14, 2016

Villeneuve has building quite the reputation for extreme suspense. He makes a heavy, slow thriller around the Mexican drug war. Del Torro gives his best performance in years. Main issue is the confusion of its plot.

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RalfbergsJul 30, 2016

In my opinion it is a good movie, but no really like amazing or great. Yes, it has good acting, but the whole story itself wasn't that interesting and some of it doesn't make sense. For example, Blunt's character wasn't really that muchIn my opinion it is a good movie, but no really like amazing or great. Yes, it has good acting, but the whole story itself wasn't that interesting and some of it doesn't make sense. For example, Blunt's character wasn't really that much connected with the story itself - yes, she was there all the time, but mostly just being confused, angry, or disappointed with something. The only really great thing was Benicio Del Toro - both his performance and his storyline was what was great - the rest of the movie was okay. maybe I just had too high expectations.… Expand

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ScraperJun 25, 2016

The major problem with Sicario, aside from the boardroom bureaucrat banter, is that the main character is completely ineffective from every angle. She doesn't cooperate and falls into easy trap after easy trap for being such aThe major problem with Sicario, aside from the boardroom bureaucrat banter, is that the main character is completely ineffective from every angle. She doesn't cooperate and falls into easy trap after easy trap for being such a best-of-the-best outsider. The second problem that drags this one down to the ground is the dialogue. Conversations are mere snippets of sentences trying to relay the point that the operation is a secret...along with everything else. The speaking parts just aren't very unique. It's kinda like something a video game developer would whip up to get to the heart of a bloody video game about, oh, lets say Mexican drug cartels. By the time it reaches action, it hardly feels justified. It barely touches the variety and vision of Traffic for being so often compared to it.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Jun 5, 2016

Tough film to watch at times with depictions of drug cartel savagery, but it provides insight into black ops against drug kingpins. Josh Brolin portrayed well a confident, laid back "Matt", and Benicio Del Toro was convincingly menacing asTough film to watch at times with depictions of drug cartel savagery, but it provides insight into black ops against drug kingpins. Josh Brolin portrayed well a confident, laid back "Matt", and Benicio Del Toro was convincingly menacing as "Alejandro" aka Sicario, however, Emily Blunt made for a poor "Kate". I'm not blaming her, she's a great actress, I'm just saying she was wrong for the role and that took away points from the film because she was more distracting than immersed. The final few scenes of the film were so anti-climatic, too, with "Kate" pointing her gun at "Alejandro" yet again when she was warned not to, and the final soccer field scene. I understand what the director was attempting but it didn't measure up to the prior events. Really needs a more worthy ending if/when someone remakes 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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aadityamudharApr 19, 2016

Sicario is a great follow up from Prisoners by director Villenueve. The cinematography is excellent and score is heart thumping. The movie keeps an intense atmosphere from beginning to end.

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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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WheelzFourReelzMar 29, 2016

Though slow at timesSicario is a bleak, brutal, and fascinating thrill ride with phenomenal performances, beautiful cinematography, and a wonderful score.

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GentM2015Mar 20, 2016

Sicario is a very well directed and beautifully shot movie that follows an FBI agent who is enlisted by a governmental task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs.The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve and the lead stars are EmilySicario is a very well directed and beautifully shot movie that follows an FBI agent who is enlisted by a governmental task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs.The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve and the lead stars are Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin.
The main things that stand out from this movie are the acting, directing and the brilliant cinematography from the amazing Roger Deakins who can do no wrong.Everybody in the movie is amazing, especially Emily Blunt, who is traumatized most of the time and this is certainly one of the best roles I have ever seen her play. Benicio del Toro also really surprised me and his character is really mysterious.
The action in this movie, while there's not much of it, it was still great and very intense. Also, the score is amazing by Jóhann Jóhannsson and it totally deserved the Oscar nomination.
However this movie is very slow in some parts and it feels like it's dragging on for quite a while. There are some good intense sequences but at the same time some slow parts that go on forever. The ending is also weird with a surprise twist.
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 20, 2016

Sicario is enjoyable! While you enjoy Sicario on home media, please take the time to view behind the scenes that bought you the making of this excellent movie.

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ToFewViewsFeb 20, 2016

Sicario is a very interesting movie, It's filmed extremely well, Actors do a great job and the story is very intriguing and full of tension. It follows Emily Blunt's Character as a FBI member and how she helps a anti cartel group stop theSicario is a very interesting movie, It's filmed extremely well, Actors do a great job and the story is very intriguing and full of tension. It follows Emily Blunt's Character as a FBI member and how she helps a anti cartel group stop the massive drug and human trafficking. She goes to Mexico with the group and is forced to use some more then questionable tactics to get the job done.The Film has moments of extreme tension and excitement but at the same time has some fairly low points that feel like they drag on. All the actors involved did a great job but Benicio Del Toro stands out by far, he plays a very mystery character that you always want to know more about, The film starts focusing more on Emily Blunt but near the end fades towards Del Toro's side of the story.Sicario is a film that when watching it the first time you find lots of enjoyment and excitement out of the film but even that it's such a well put together film I don't feel the urge to watch it again. It's a good onetime watch.… 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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smiyamotFeb 14, 2016

Well done movie about the drug trade across the Mexico border and what it does to the people of Mexico who are caught in the crossfire of the drug cartels. The story itself is an eye opener as far as the CIA, Delta force, and others beingWell done movie about the drug trade across the Mexico border and what it does to the people of Mexico who are caught in the crossfire of the drug cartels. The story itself is an eye opener as far as the CIA, Delta force, and others being involved in a seemingly US territory operation. I had to drop my rating because it involves an FBI agent who want to arrest the bad guys, not shoot them. Why would this clandestine operation get someone like her if that is their goal? Why do movie makers use this particular conflict between the characters of the movie? Detracts from the conflict of innocent civilians getting murdered.… Expand

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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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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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shellviewFeb 8, 2016

I found "Sicario" disappointing. Although there were many tense, thrilling scenes the movie did not have a flow. The story was hard to follow to its ending. It was a raging sexist movie hiding behind its lead character. Emily Blunt'sI found "Sicario" disappointing. Although there were many tense, thrilling scenes the movie did not have a flow. The story was hard to follow to its ending. It was a raging sexist movie hiding behind its lead character. Emily Blunt's character had casual sex out of loneliness and cried at the most girlie of times not something a male lead would do. She was also chastised by her partner for not taking care of her appearance...really? A man would have said "You should smell my pits". I think the supporting cast did a great job that outshone Blunt in every scene. The constant droning music lost its effectiveness through so much over use. "Sicario" was just a slicker version of the American TV show "The Bridge". All in all a big disappointment.… Expand

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homer4presidentFeb 4, 2016

I thought the intro and ending was excellent. I thought the score was amazing too and also the cinematography. However, I found the middle of the movie to be extremely boring and tedious.

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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.

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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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AntonishereFeb 1, 2016

This was one of the goriest and most shocking movies of 2015, if you arent into the drug wars then this movie will seem slow paced and kind of boring, but for me the acting is amazing, the action scenes are appropriated and the script wasThis was one of the goriest and most shocking movies of 2015, if you arent into the drug wars then this movie will seem slow paced and kind of boring, but for me the acting is amazing, the action scenes are appropriated and the script was brilliant, plus Josh Brolin steals the show.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 1, 2016

A would-be thriller that never quite lives up to its potential, due to numerous lapses into labored storytelling. The film's superb action sequences, beautiful cinematography, fine performances and haunting soundtrack are real stand-outs,A would-be thriller that never quite lives up to its potential, due to numerous lapses into labored storytelling. The film's superb action sequences, beautiful cinematography, fine performances and haunting soundtrack are real stand-outs, but, unfortunately, they're undercut by uneven pacing and the inclusion of a little too much padding. With a little tightening up, this could have been a much better effort.… Expand

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Trev29Jan 24, 2016

The movie starts with incredible intensity, slows down a bit, and then finishes strong. Emily Blunt is fantastic and has unfortunately gone unnoticed this awards season. Impressive score also.

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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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DavidV293Jan 23, 2016

It's that type of film that would leave with some questions and I like that because it's something mysterious and original. 'Sicario' was somehow fun and had a great set of action sequences. To me, it wasn't intense because I kinda knew theIt's that type of film that would leave with some questions and I like that because it's something mysterious and original. 'Sicario' was somehow fun and had a great set of action sequences. To me, it wasn't intense because I kinda knew the whole deal. The movie drags on and on till it gets where it supposed to. I'm talking about the scenes that included planning and explaining. Sicario is fun to watch, but it's not worth to be on my collection of movies.… 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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randombananaJan 19, 2016

Could have been a way better movie as the plot is certainly interesting. Every part where Kate wasn't in a lead role i liked, I really did not like the girl however and most of her scenes, especially those with her sidekick are extremelyCould have been a way better movie as the plot is certainly interesting. Every part where Kate wasn't in a lead role i liked, I really did not like the girl however and most of her scenes, especially those with her sidekick are extremely jarring. They focused way too much on the emotional side of her and except for the first 5 minutes where you think she's this tough chick she is whining all the time. Did they really need like 3-4 scenes of her smoking a cigarette to show how this stuff is affecting her?… Expand

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landres28Jan 17, 2016

If you want to know what a "sicario" really is, I recommend the movie "La virgen de los sicarios" based on an homonymous book, from Colombia, a really great great film.

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tupungatoJan 17, 2016

Lazy writing and brilliantFBI agent Kate (Emily Blunt) is talked into assisting with CIA operation against Cartel led by Matt (Josh Brolin) in cooperation with foreign consultant (Benicio Del Toro).

After promising opening scene "Sicario"Lazy writing and brilliantFBI agent Kate (Emily Blunt) is talked into assisting with CIA operation against Cartel led by Matt (Josh Brolin) in cooperation with foreign consultant (Benicio Del Toro).

After promising opening scene "Sicario" becomes a dull moral ambiguity story with very good performance by Del Toro and marvelous cinematography by Roger Deakins who never fails to amaze me.

I was expecting a "brilliant action thriller" and I agree there are some thrilling action sequences (SUV escort, operation in the tunnel), but unfortunately, the story is far from brilliant. The main plot device is "it's better not to ask questions" and "you'll understand it later". Kate asks some questions, but usually they go unanswered without sensible reasons. The CIA specialist Matt jeopardizes his own operations by not providing ANY background on what the team is about to do, whether there will be firefights, what are the risks and what are the objectives.

Despite brilliant camerawork and good cast, film's lazy writing and unreasonably slow pace outside action scenes makes watching "Sicario" tedious.

Direction: 4/10, Screenplay: 2/10, Cinematography: 10/10, Acting: 7/10, Music: 6/10

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evtsoaresJan 15, 2016

It is a tense film, holding on , easy to understand and even seems to have two hours . It has a great cast, good acting and we will not talk about the soundtrack.

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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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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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RatedRexJan 13, 2016

A haunting performance by Benicio Del Toro highlights this, deliberately paced, dark, sinister movie. Some of the dialog was hard to understand, and it took awhile to figure out what exactly was going on. But if you stay with it, withoutA haunting performance by Benicio Del Toro highlights this, deliberately paced, dark, sinister movie. Some of the dialog was hard to understand, and it took awhile to figure out what exactly was going on. But if you stay with it, without distractions, everything becomes crystal clear in the end. Emily Blunt, who reprises her tough-girl role that she played in "Edge of Tomorrow", isn't given a lot to do.. And Josh Brolin's WTF personality is a little distracting. But overall "Sicario" is solid, adult entertainment. It is one of the top movies of the year.… Expand

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AquaMorphJan 12, 2016

I can sign that this was a good movie. The pacing in this movie is fanatic moving seamlessly from slow paced build up to high intensity action. The cinematography is gorgeous and the film is well written.

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YorkManJan 11, 2016

I didn't like this film. I understood what the director/screenplay was attempting to achieve, the acting was good all round, the cinematography was brilliant and the score was incredibly fear-inducing at all the right points.
However,I didn't like this film. I understood what the director/screenplay was attempting to achieve, the acting was good all round, the cinematography was brilliant and the score was incredibly fear-inducing at all the right points.
However, knowing what was being attempted, does not hide the fact that said screenplay and said direction was (in my opinion) very sub-par.
The story starts off well, introducing the (strangely/weirdly) attractive Emily Blunt as a fast rising member/leader of a DEA task force. Discovering a stash of bodies in a building targeted as a likely location for Mexican cartel hostages, she then loses two agents to an improvised explosive device.
She's then asked to join up with a dedicated anti-cartel group, which she is told is attached to the DEA and operating within the boundaries of National and International law.
The head of the group is played by Josh Brolin (in a scene stealing performance), whilst there is a South American man in the group whose motives and tasks aren't revealed until near the end of the film.

Ultimately there is a decided conflict of interests, as the DEA agent cannot reconcile the (incredibly illegal and violent/shoot to kill) methods used by the anti-cartel group. Resulting in an ending which doesn't really make any sense.

The film lacks an emotional core, the only view of the 'other side' we get is that of a Mexican police officer who (like the rest of the local police, the film would have you believe) is working for the cartel(s), using his patrol car to move drugs around. We get to see his wife, and his son, who serve to show he's merely a family man doing what he needs to, in order to provide for his family.
The problem is that it feels so forced. Like at some point the screenwriter saw there was a policeman in the script in the build up to the finale, and just decided (in post-production) to film a few extra 'family' scenes to try and offer some balance. But it fails....

The whole movie feels like a campaign trailer a far right-wing politician (from Texas, or Arizona) would come up with to justify additional spending on drug enforcement, and as a rationale if it were needed for the actions of those on the front line. It's so pro-America that you almost expect every scene where there are some US soldiers (and there are many!) to end with them all hollering 'U-S-A! U-S-A!' at the end.

Perhaps that is a reason why the film doesn't carry as much resonance. As an Englishman I probably view movies like this with the same kind of 'outsider' mentality an American does when they watch a gritty London-based 'Mockney' crime drama. I view such things as more of a fantasy exploration of a romanticised idea of what actually happens.
It would be nice to think Americans watching this understand it's only a story, and not based on actual events, and not a well written story at that! As I said, it would be nice!

But judging by a lot of the '10 out of 10' reviews, there does seem to be a concensus this movie is a masterpiece of modern cinema, which it just isn't!… Expand

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VNVreviewerJan 10, 2016

Please don't be fooled by the trailers and any review stating this movie is "action packed" because it isn't. There is some action and most of it is well done (I say only most because the tunnel sequence near the end was extremely poorlyPlease don't be fooled by the trailers and any review stating this movie is "action packed" because it isn't. There is some action and most of it is well done (I say only most because the tunnel sequence near the end was extremely poorly done) but "action packed" is an exaggeration. In between the sparse action is a very slow paced and obtuse movie. Another negative is Emily Blunt's character. I say her character because it is the writing that's at fault rather than Emily Blunt's portrayal. Her constant questioning and moral dilemmas just came across as very irritating and I didn't empathize with her character one bit. Her and her partner's exclusion would have made for a slightly less complicated and more enjoyable movie. Some other positives are that the cinematography was very good, the soundtrack was very atmospheric and effective and Benicio Del Toro was as cool and magnetic as ever but these weren't enough to save the movie. If you're interested in the subject matter, I would still recommend it but if like me, you're not and are looking for an entertaining movie, you should avoid watching it.… Expand

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GerNJan 9, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Confused and crushed sums up Emily Blunt's character in Sicario. And that is how the director intends for the audience to feel. But the confusion prevents us from a deeper connection with "Kate" as we struggle to understand what is happening and why. It is a testimony to EB's skill that we remain involved with Kate/Kat whose curiosity does lead to her undoing. If Sicario had focused more on her moral quandary (duty and greater good versus breaking the law and doing bad things) and less on her drive to understand, she would have been much more believeable. Instead, we want to shout "who cares why, just walk away from this moral morass". I am tempted (a little) to watch Sicario again without the confusion. But no, I'm not that curious.… Expand

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