Sicario

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Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.0
One can easily ignore the films ambitious subtext and enjoy it strictly on the basis of its terrific performances and nonstop intensity. Av Club
4.5
Advertisement In any case, subversive intentions would mean very little if Sicario failed to deliver what it promises, which is heart pounding excitem .. Av Club
4.5
Nevertheless, the sequel moves like a taut thriller, and one thatll likely be more ingratiating to a wider audience. Den Of Geek
4.5
As a cinematic portrait of real world tensions between cartels and government agencies, Sicario offers a bleak, dystopian perspective. Den Of Geek
3.0
With a taut and timely screenplay by Taylor Sheridan, Sicario is a brilliant action thriller with the smarts of a message movie. EW
3.8
Its a film that lacks the urgency of the really great thrillers, but exists in that rarefied air of refined production values on every level and a fla .. Rogerebert
1.5
Alas, all the darkness in the world doesnt make Day of Soldado feel real, and errant mentions of a weak stomached POTUS violently return us to the atr .. Indie Wire
4.0
Hes a master of the kind of creeping tension that coils around the audience like a snake suffocating its prey. Variety
4.0
But the wild ride first time screenwriter Taylor Sheridan has in store never manages to buck Villeneuve. We Got This Covered
4.5
Blunts wide eyed education as Kate contrasts nicely with Del Toros heavy lidded cipher Alejandro. Austin Chronicle
3.0
That panicked pitch, however, is tough to sustain across two hours of beautifully wrought moral turpitude that nonetheless doesnt contain many stunnin .. Time Out
4.0
Yet what makes this more than just a retreading of old ground is the expertly choreographed panache of the films set pieces, the visceral nature of wh .. The Guardian
4.0
Sicario is a brutal action thriller with screeching feedback notes of fear and paranoia.It is all about the war on terror culture of retaliate first b .. The Guardian
3.8
Even the films pregnant pauses hum with an unbearably anxious vitality.
3.0
Unfortunately, director Denis Villeneuve is incapable of putting together the same sort of thrillingly never ending action sequences as James Cameron, ..
3.8
Villeneuves movies occupy a spectrum between thought provoking and mind bending, and its clear that he wants to guide Taylor Sheridans script into sim ..
4.0
Soldado isnt just missing Blunts presence: this sequel doesnt boast either the same director (Villeneuve), cinematographer (Roger Deakins) or composer .. Screen Daily
4.5
But while the films thematic throughline is certainly thought provoking, Villeneuve beautifully tackles these larger ideas under the guise of an impec .. Collider
1.5
Day of the Soldado isnt a bad movie in that its well crafted and well acted, but its also deeply disappointing. Collider
4.5
That hes able to marry these themes with the kind of masterful intensity that most blockbusters can only dream of makes Sicario one of the best films .. Collider
4.0
I have no way of knowing if the alliance at the heart of Sicario has a basis in reality, but history is lousy with examples of the U.S. befriending en .. Vulture
4.0
There is plenty of heavy duty action here, probably enough to sate audiences with genre appetites. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
These performances are all first rate and often convey more by what is not said than what is.
3.5
Kate and Reggie are appalled to discover that their new assignment is being carried out with almost complete disregard for national sovereignty, the r .. The New York Times
3.4
Yet, for all its accomplished filmmaking and effective performances, theres something naggingly rote about Sicario. IGN
3.0
Its admirable that the films taking its subject seriously; its just not enough. Telegraph
5.0
The film is elevated most by its performances.Blunt, who handily stole last years Tom Cruise action vehicle Edge of Tomorrow from its star, again prov ..
5.0
The filmmakers take the conventional genre of a drug thriller to make an unconventional point or a feeling more than a point. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
This parody of 70s slasher flicks like Friday the 13th seems clever for the self reflexive way it tackles this genres misogynistic themes and archetyp .. The Young Folks
4.5
Sicario is a disappointingly good film from one of our greatest directors. The Young Folks
5.0
Its most resounding gracenote presents us with an apocalyptic sunset.
3.0
It delivers the best kind of nail biting tension, and its story is so simple yet real that you cant help but be entirely engrossed. Cinema Blend
4.0
Kate isnt lied to by Matt and Alejandro, but she isnt privy to all their intel, either. Ny Daily News
5.0
It has the thrills and action of a major Hollywood blockbuster, but at its heart SICARIO is a deeply complicated, troubling story that takes place ent .. JoBlo
4.5
In the end, Sicario is a solid piece of crime genre fiction elevated into a haunting and powerful cinematic experience by impeccable filmmakers and a .. Screen Rant
4.4
We can thank Villeneuve and rookie screenwriter Taylor Sheridans tight script, but also Blunt, Brolin and Del Toro, each of whom has never been better .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its a fundamental flaw in a movie that nonetheless succeeds in evoking the anarchic violence of the drug wars raging on both sides of the U.S. Mexican .. Philly
4.0
Be it the fact that this film deals with modern day drug wars along the US Mexico border, or the movies ominous tone, you might find yourself reminded ..
3.0
Tense drama with a standout performance by Emily Blunt as a conscience driven FBI agent on a dangerous hunt for a Mexican druglord Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Unrelentingly tense and unremittingly grim in the portrait it paints of both sides in the so called war on drugs, this is a film that challenges conve .. One Guys Opinion
4.4
Theres little wasted time and even the cliches talky confrontations with the bad guys, I need a drink bar visits are integral to the plot and make thi .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
I t examines the Mexican drug cartels and how corrupting they are and how ruthlessly they operate.The best scenes are the most brutal. Sover
4.4
Think in terms of a Terminator.Two years ago, Villenueves Prisoners opened early in the Oscar Season and was unfairly neglected by the Academy despite .. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 8 / 10 Director Denis Villeneuve generally makes one type of movie. Blu Ray
4.0
See our full review: How Sicario makes moral ambiguity palpable Denis Villeneuves action thriller is the most formally accomplished thing in multiplex .. Chicago Reader
4.4
Sheridan doesnt challenge it.He simply lets their game play out to its violent and tragic end. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Sicario is a fine thriller that doesnt quite live up to its ambition.
1.9
The movies art house vibe, however, is admittedly a refreshing change from the CGI and action heavy nature of most science fiction blockbusters, and i .. Reel Film Reviews
3.6
The story between the action fell a little bit flat for me, but the action sequences, all those, I was shoveling popcorn into my mouth, I couldnt wait .. You Tube
3.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video The thrilling opening sequ .. The Times
4.0
Blunt is impressive as Kate, the moral compass of a story about people who long ago lost sight of right and wrong in the quest for results. The Times
2.0
This is a very slickly made film, with a fast pace and brutal action. Lariat
3.5
Villeneuve deserves credit for crafting some gripping sequences (a standoff at a bottlenecked border crossing is another highlight), but the film woul .. News Review
5.0
Now out of her comfort zone, Macer must try to orientate herself in a world of bloodshed and duplicity a sense of paranoia that is brilliantly conveye .. Radio Times
5.0
Its obviously not going to be for all viewers (particularly those simply wanting escapism entertainment), but this is undeniably a stellar piece of wo .. Screen It
4.0
Sicario may leave an unpleasant taste but it is a slick, accomplished thriller. Independent
4.4
In Spanish, sicario means hitman..In film terms, Sicario is sensational, the most gripping and tension packed spin through Americas covert War on Drug .. Rolling Stone
3.5
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.5
It mixes arthouse and grindhouse into a most satisfying cocktail. The Wrap
3.5
One of them will play a surprising role in the unstoppable drug war mess. Film Journal
4.4
Villeneuve, cinematographer Roger Deakins and composer Johann Johannsson combine to make the action scenes gorgeous, scary and exciting, while the scr .. New York Post
4.4
Brolin and del Toro are also terrific in the film, which is well worth seeing, and its a well deserved showcase for Blunt. New York Post
4.5
Sicario is part drug thriller, part crime saga, but more than anything else, it is a tale of revenge.But what good is revenge in a land of wolves Hindustan Times
4.0
In Denis Villeneuves gripping drug war thriller Sicario, Emily Blunt plays Kate Macer, an FBI agent working kidnap cases on the US Mexico border. Smh
4.0
Sicario is indebted to Traffic for its semi documentary style, its quietly building tension.Del Toro was in that one too. Smh
3.0
Yes, Sicario is well made in the sense that it looks, feels and plays like a wholly competent professional piece of filmmaking.Yes, it is splendidly a .. Mountain X
4.4
Combining relentless action with the story of a woman confronting a corrupted system, it hits with the staggering energy of a visceral kick in the gut .. Star Tribune
4.5
The War on Drugs has never felt more like an actual war in this brutal, scathing condemnation of the lawlessness of the battle... on the good guys sid ..
4.4
There are actually many questions asked in the film, mainly by an increasingly concerned Macer, but Villeneuve and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan provid .. Toronto Star
4.4
Nobody is spared in Sicariophysically or morallyand the films final moments supply a chilling coda suggesting that everything may have very well been .. Q Network
3.0
But every generation needs to know this story, and while this retelling is far from perfect, it does still pack a punch. Daily Mail
4.0
Blunt, pictured at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, where Sicario was screened The denouement is truly exciting, strongly evocative of the bri .. Daily Mail
4.0
Instead of flinging up your hands in horror, follow the money and the logic. Salon
4.0
Something violent is always either happening or definitely about to happen any moment, and when it comes its usually even worse than you expected. Slate
4.0
Sicario Katherine McLaughlin 21 May 2015 Cannes 2015: Emily Blunt impresses in this tense thriller from Denis Villeneuve Emily Blunt is superb in Fren .. Flim List
5.0
The film is utterly gorgeous and mesmerizing.One cant simply extract the beauty of the picture without acknowledging its place in it. Film Inquiry
3.5
And beneath the moral chaos lies the question: does the end justify the means Susang Ranger
5.0
Its compelling from the opening raid scene to the grand finale full of narrative realizations and unforgettable moments of rage. Flickering Myth
4.0
Verdict: You should not miss this action packed close call with the cartel! Theres enough chomp in the drug trade to create many fascinating stories o .. Book My Show
3.0
If Sicario does not collapse under its own grimness, that is because of the pulse: the care with which Villeneuve keeps the story beating, like a drum .. New Yorker
3.0
A Traffic for these times, Sicario we are told in captions is derived from the ancient word for the zealots of Jerusalem, and in modern day Mexico, it .. Boston Herald
4.0
A laudable history lesson rather than a particularly exciting or moving drama. Express
3.0
While Sicario is no exception, unlike the insufferably pretentious Enemy, it delivers a constant, exhilarating stream of elaborate and exquisitely pho .. The Film Stage
3.8
The first hour of this latest film from French Canadian director Denis Villeneuve is sleek, terrific pulp. Chicago Tribune
3.1
And let us acknowledge that within this dark epic of American failure lives an effective but decidedly minor vigilante flick. Boston Globe
3.0
Its a little meatheaded, but a solid meat and potatoes action thriller nonetheless. Uproxx
4.0
But the War on Drugs has never felt more like an actual war than in Sicario.Yet this is no bit of propaganda designed to sell us that war; it is a sca .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
Michael Mann should also see something of himself in the slick mayhem. The Irish Times
3.0
But its a hunger never wholly satisfied.Perhaps its the simple pitfall of the slow burn thriller that if you are going to incrementally increase the t .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
What follows is a sequence of stunning cinematic virtuosity and the most thrilling exercise in sustained suspense to come along in a good while. The Atlantic
4.8
With its outstanding cast, direction and spectacular cinematography, Sicario is a riveting and highly engaging experience. Lyles Movie Files
4.0
That works.Shes turning into a stunningly good action hero (Looper, Edge Of Tomorrow) and altogether this is a thrilling film, expertly directed by th .. Standard
3.5
This is an action packed movie all right.But its convoluted in its meaning. Tony Medley
2.0
A disappointment from start to finish, Denis Villeneuves attempting to be edifying international drug thriller fails miserably by the social realist p .. Coles Mithey
2.0
But his best moment is a quiet one involving the deep wells in Del Toros eyes. Detroit News
4.5
Its easily one of the actors best roles in years, one which allows him to play a bad ass with a calm and steely demeanor that makes the films last hal ..
1.5
Its a macho thriller with ham fisted sequel teases and a heavy dose of misguided pretension. Firstpost
4.5
If you dont already know what Sicario means, youre in for quite a ride. Firstpost
3.0
A slow building thriller that has a lot to say about the current U.S. led drug war Hit Fix
4.4
Despite the heavy subject matter, Sicario works just as well as a thriller as it does a social issue drama.The action scenes are exciting not because .. Aisle Seat
3.5
The Review: Sicario is a gorgeous and often brutally tense action thriller with excellent and nuanced performances. Forbes
4.5
This very accomplished, expertly written and acted drama drives home its point in subtle, yet forceful fashion. Herald Sun
3.0
Youll certainly need to exercise controlled breathing while watching Sicario. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
Villeneuve creates some masterful visual strokes, the vast desert landscape aching for wide shots of incredible sunsets and dawns. Hey U Guys
2.0
Director Denis Villenueve knows how to tease out the suspense, setting a scene early and holding it until the squirming starts, then a moment longer. Oregon Live
4.0
Taylor Sheridans screenplay tries to imagine what it would be like if Escobar re entered a game whose power centre has moved to the borders of the US. Scroll
3.0
Denis Villeneuve is, unquestionably, one of the most exciting directors working today. Film School Rejects
3.0
As seen in director Denis Villeneuves other works (particularly in Prisoners), its as if hes always trying to make more than one film at the same time ..
2.0
With Blunt sidelined as the films angry, clumsy conscience, its left to Del Toro to rescue us with campy humor, at one point torturing a druglord with .. La Weekly
4.4
Emily Blunt in Sicario.Sicario is a taut and dramatic thriller that deals in shades of grey. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Smart enough to challenge your views, yet not too cerebral to alienate the mainstream, Sicario is a thoroughly engrossing watch that dazzles visually .. Digital Spy
5.0
Pulled from the news but punched up to fever pitch, Sicario represents the perfect mix of cerebral and visceral thrills.Star, director and screenwrite .. Games Radar
2.0
This movie continually defies the conventions of its genre, from its heros gender to the vagueness of its morality. Tamp A Bay
3.5
It carries his strong and singular cinematic voice, is spookily rich in atmospheric and seemingly authentic detail, is expertly crafted and chock full .. Abc
4.0
But Sicario emerges, less typical G man thriller than something akin to Michael Manns Heat or a Zero Dark Thirty substituting the War on Terror for th .. Nz Herald
4.0
Stylish, smart and exciting, this is what can happen when artists make entertainment: you get art that entertains. Flicks
3.0
Its not that I think Sicario is a bad movie, far from it; its just with so much terrific work going on in front of and behind the camera, the fact the .. Stl Today
4.4
If this is the war on drugs, shes a serious candidate for conscientious objector status. Stl Today
4.0
Remember the scene in Boogie Nights where Alfred Molina is randomly tossing firecrackers Sicario is like that scene for two straight hours. It is inte .. Screen Crush
4.5
A rare film that adds up to much more than the sum of its parts, this works as both a dramatic character study and a tense thriller. Contact Music
4.4
Despite its somewhat familiar story, theres hardly a moment in the movie that feels routine. Larsen On Film
5.0
Sicario is a spectacular thriller, but it is first a good movie, and a thriller second. Christianity Today
5.0
Denis Villeneuves film, told with an almost procedural simplicity, maintains a biting edge of uneasiness. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Del Toro successfully accomplishes the feat delivering some of his best work in the process. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Its powerful, but not as intently as it could have been if Villeneuve created a more palpable sense of suspense. Patriot Ledger
4.0
This taut story of a narcotics operation on the border between the US and Mexico is a textbook piece of thriller filmmaking.The script is labyrinthine .. Scmp
4.5
She says that the (unnamed) president needs to save face and that he doesnt care about winning. Ign
4.5
Yet, for all its accomplished filmmaking and effective performances, theres something naggingly rote about Sicario. Ign
4.0
Its a brilliant feint on the part of these extremely talented filmmakers. Straight
2.0
Critics looking to get a pull quote on the poster would likely call it a stunning visual ride, full of suspense and intensity, and they would not be w .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
First time writer Taylor Sheridan weaves a taut, cautionary tale of the dangers of looking the other way. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Its also frequently funny, its sense of humor never belying its sludgy, black core. Cinemix Tape
3.5
French Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has a knack for making emotionally wrenching and riveting films. Straits Times
4.0
Is it violent.You bet, but it also seems totally authentic and realistic. Dead Line
4.0
Its a movie a self contained one off that paints a succinct, darkly comic portrait of hopelessness and moral rot with no shortage of Cormac McCarthyis .. Metro New York
3.5
Whats her role Watch and learn, Matt suggests like hes CIA channelling Yoda. Sbs
5.0
Its a thoughtful film, but also a visceral and affecting one, capturing the intensity of these raids and encounters. Flavor Wire
5.0
The movies jarring unpredictability and blunt imagery come the closest to a Silence of the Lambs vibe that Ive witnessed since 1991. Daily Herald
4.4
Filled with mystery, suspense, and outstanding performances, Villenueves direction, along a tight script by Taylor Sheridan, brings a much needed sens .. Awards Circuit
4.5
Its a thrilling drama, Sicario, and damn near a great picture.But if anything it does its job too well. Crave Online
4.0
Once again nothing is as it seems, but here it feels like the films gone too far. What Culture
4.4
Del Toro delivers the films wild card and most fascinating character. Mercury News
4.0
Still, while the structure might be familiar, the execution is fiercely fresh. The Skinny
4.0
Its a story designed to crush your idealism and open your eyes; objectives resoundingly achieved. The Ooh Tray
3.1
The good news is, she follows that revelation up with Sicario, Denis Villeneuves forceful action/crime drama set in the midst of contemporary drug war .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
These standout scenes pack a punch, but its the films pervading sense of dread and unease enhanced by Roger Deakins sublime cinematography and Johan J .. What So
3.0
Its a film with a first rate cast, pinpoint direction from Denis Villeneuve, and masterful storytelling by writer Taylor Sheridan. Its one of 2015s be .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.4
A review of Sicario, Denis Villeneuves disturbing drama set in the world of law enforcement and Mexican drug cartels. Seattle Times
4.5
Alejandro isnt the only element in Sicarios pile up of moral ambiguities, one perfectly suited to an escalating, horrific, seemingly insoluble war. Film Journal International ..
4.4
A Molotov cocktail of a movie, flaming fuels of helplessness and paranoia and scorching viewers nerves in the process. Clclt
4.0
Wading into the murk is what Villeneuve does better than any director working today.
4.5
More a well informed horror film than a current affairs drama, Sicario is an aesthetic powerhouse that may not deliver the message (or uplift) some Os .. Seven Day Svt
3.0
The climax is weakened by its context, and the final scene is very conventional.It squanders its possibilities. Tony Mack
5.0
Sicario, a thriller with a heart and a conscience, is also too smart to pretend it has any answers. National Post
4.0
Troubling, sad and deeply compelling, the film succeeds on every level: story, performances, music and photography. The National
5.0
Its the thriller of the year, now go see it, before you find out anything else.Rich Phippen Sky
2.5
As technically assured as all of this is, including one of the tensest scores to feature in a genre picture in recent memory (courtesy of Johann Johan .. Ion Cinema
4.4
As director Denis Villeneuve finds his rhythm in this taut thriller, hes aided immeasurably by the skilled photography by Roger Deakins and the jarrin .. Cinema Sight
2.0
Tedious on a grand scale but these days what war on drugs movie isnt Tri City Herald
5.0
Anxiety is laid on with a trowel in Sicario, an edge of your seat thriller about drug and human trafficking between Mexico and the U.S. Set in a bleac .. Toronto Sun
4.5
Morally complex and complicated but fascinating and thought provoking at every turn.
3.5
But its a dude film; dudes will appreciate it.And the cast is killer. Theepoch Times
4.5
Denis Villenueve show the mastery of his craft on this delicate issue, showing great sensibility in a way that other directors havent been able to in ..
5.0
This is still easily the best and most accessible of Villeneuves English language films, and its more effective than the similarly themed The Counselo .. Fw Weekly
4.4
Villeneuve paces the film with a masters touch a tension building extended scene depicting a team of trucks crossing the border may be the best of the .. Columbus Alive
5.0
(While all of the actors performances are exemplary, Del Toros is exceptional.) Sf Examiner
3.0
Alejandro is the best part Del Toros had in years, while Blunt shows guts in her most physically demanding performance to date.Brolin gets all the lau .. Blog Bullz Eye
4.0
Alongside Sicarios arthouse style and shotslensed richly by Roger Deakinsthe story manages to be dark but never utterly cynical, exposing bottom line .. Vue Weekly
3.8
Mercer isnt the gamboling, told ya so sprite Jessica Chastain embodied in Zero Dark Thirty. Spectrum Culture
4.5
At its root, it is a straightforward white hat/black hat film.But the tone is what makes it new icy and strange, creating a tension that most tracker .. Mash Able
4.0
The lingering effect of Sicarios unrelenting and pitiless sense of anxiety will stay with its viewers long after it leaves the screen.Directed by Deni .. Cairo 360
4.0
Villeneuves film, written by Taylor Sheridan, pays off its suspense with fierce violence, and seems therefore sensational; it cant quite transcend bei .. Sf Weekly
5.0
The power of Sicario cannot be underestimated: This film about drug cartel violence on the Mexico border is a cinematic gut punch and one of the most .. Tulsa World
3.5
Its that tension, enhanced by Villeneuves constant surveillance of every space these characters inhabit, as if viewing the world through their militar .. Stream On Demand At Home
4.5
Deakins somehow manages to give night vision POV an almost ethereal quality. Dark Horizons
4.5
Villeneuve is also beautifully versed in denoting power with staging. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
Sicario looks to be introducing even wider audiences to Denis Villeneuve, but its also a film that will leave them uneasy and unsettled. Battleship Pretension
4.0
Shot in New Mexico, the film has across the boards outstanding production values. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.5
Of all the movies about drug trafficking, and the authorities who battle the problem, I would rate Sicario somewhere in the middle. It is extremely vi .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Then theres Del Toros turn as Alejandro. Simultaneously tragic and terrifying, its the type of subtly menacing star turn that should keep him busy thr .. Review Journal
4.0
Isnt a feel good movie about winning the war on drugs. Instead its a powerful look at a seemingly unwinnable battle and the toll it takes on its soldi .. Richard Crouse
4.4
It is a gritty, uncompromising film of real, raw power that offers one of the clearest and most complex cinematic takes on Americas war on drugs weve .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.4
Battery driven.The cable is made out of some unholy alloy, almost impossible to cut it, and its in a loop, and you come up behind the guy and drop it .. Free Beacon
4.0
Though it is incredibly tense, calling Sicario a straight action film is a cheap, unnecessary tag to apply to something interested in more than body c .. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Sicario stays away from many of the clichs of movies about narcos, and even though it has some far fetched situations in the last act, its the impress ..
3.0
A visceral, in the moment ride along more than a movie to chew over for any length of time. Little White Lies
4.0
But Blunt gives such a finely calibrated performance that the emotional cliches can be forgiven. Kpbs
4.0
Share Reddit Pin Flip Share Email WhatsApp Buffer Pocket 3 Shares By Eleanor Ringel Cater Sicario opens with a bang.Several bangs, actually. Saportare Port
4.4
Weve seen similar riffs on post 9/11 ethical erosion at the movies before. But few are as suggestive, or feel so plausible, or have Villenueves assert .. MLive.com
5.0
Taylor Sheridans debut screenplay casts a taut, thematically abundant shadow over its characters and the unsparing chain of brutality knocking forcefu .. The Film File
3.8
This may make her realistic on a certain level, but it doesnt make her a heroic protagonist or a useful moral conscience. Commercial Appeal
4.5
There isCartel Land, a riveting documentary which shows the real life along the Mexico America border. Esquire
3.0
With this film Denis Villeneuve has his clear intentions when executing some action sequences that are somewhat tense, but he stays halfway when he ra ..
3.5
Pristine cinematography and capable performances notwithstanding, Sicario is nothing more than pseudo sophisticated hokum. Cinema Scope
4.0
Definitely worth going to see if you like action packed thriller movies. Liver Pool Echo
5.0
With a sense of tension that is wound so tight it feels constantly at breaking point, this remorseless action thriller is easily one of the best movie .. The Mercury
3.5
None of this, given the economics, is particularly surprising, and Taylor Sheridans script spells it out more than needed. Seattle Weekly
4.5
But plot isnt Sicarios main focus anyway; its all about character and environment. Alternative Lens
3.5
Sicario has all the posturing of a hard boiled tale about drugs (thats not really about drugs), beautifully captured, worth the heart palpitations, bu .. The Popcorn Junkie
2.0
Villeneuve and Sheridan have concocted a ruthlessly simple tale, relentless in its forward movement. City Beat
3.5
The picture is perfectly sharp, which allows Deakins amazing camerawork to shine through quite nicely. The Blus Pot
2.0
It doesnt make for a pleasant experience per se, but the point gets driven home. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.0
Read next The best films in UK cinemas type gallery The best films in UK cinemas Theres plenty to get excited about. Gq Magazine
4.0
The director succeeds in communicating the constant instability and angst shown by the main character.
1.5
It really creates a shock in our country because he doesnt try to please people. World Socialist Web Site
4.0
The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve who manages a very natural style with sufficient but not exaggerated action.SICARIO is playing in theaters op .. Leepers Us
5.0
TENSE, uncompromising and morally and ethically challenging, Denis Villeneuves Sicario is a formidable piece of filmmaking that undoubtedly rates amon .. Indie London
3.1
The problem with Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve who helmed the acclaimed and dark drama Prisoners is that it doesnt tell us anything we dont al .. Reel Bob
4.5
To them, the ends justify the means, and this doesnt sit well with Kate, despite her intense desire to bring the drug lords to justice.
4.0
Sicarios third act is so twisted, compelling, and nightmare provoking, that i earns its other slight faults forgiveness. ComicBook.com
2.0
The atmosphere, full of palpable menace, is immeasurably aided by master cinematographer Roger Deakins.
1.5
Del Toro is a fantastic actor who has been failed by his scripts and direction time and time again. Not so with Sicario. Memphis Flyer
4.0
Its nothing short of gorgeous filmmaking in the service of a truly urgent human emergency. Ex Press
3.8
Sicario is a good film, filled with great moments and good timing for suspense and action, but its main conflict weakens as Emily Blunts character doe .. Konexión
4.0
It is, truly, one of 2015s best top to bottom exercises in film craftsmanship. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
Sicario struck a nerve for me, less as an up to the minute treatment of American drug war, and more for Villeneuves talent for inducing under the skin .. Bk Mag
2.5
Its a highly competent movie featuring highly competent actors, made by a bunch of highly competent people, but its only intermittently engaging and i .. Cines Nark
4.0
Sicario Proves Such Things Exist Putting the art into the cartel, director Denis Villeneuves film is a gripping, smart action thriller that reflects t .. Haaretz
0.0
With its shifting points of view, Sicario doesnt preach. But it will make you think. My States Man
4.5
Emily Blunt dives headfirst into the key role, turning on fierce courage, moral outrage, deep despair and pathetic resignation at the drop of a hatits .. James Wegg Review
2.5
Not merely an engrossing drama. Not merely a challenging thriller. One of the best movies of the year. Zaki's Corner
4.5
Sicario is a thriller of the highest quality, mostly thanks to the excellent story, cinematography, soundtrack, and acting of the three protagonists.
4.5
Its so effective in drawing the audience in that it can take your breath away.
4.5
Once again, Villeneuve leaves the moral judgement to the spectator with an open ending that will leave you guessing.
3.1
Taylor Sheridan, an actor making his screenwriting debut, lets the film down in scene after scene. Whenever director Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners) buil .. Charlotte Observer
4.4
A powerful, tense and exciting movie that also boasts great performances. Cinencuentro
4.5
Blunt doesnt necessarily dominate every scene shes in, but then again she doesnt have to.
4.5
Denis Villeneuve returns succesfully to explore social and political conflict in violence torned situations. Excelsior
3.8
Relatively early in Sicario, FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) joins other U.S. officials of deliberately vague identification for an operation in El .. Trib
3.5
Theres a lot of skill and talent on display in Denis Villeneuves Sicario, which makes it a thoroughly enjoyable if entirely forgettable heart pounding .. Seventh Row
4.5
Sicario brings with it a gritty and grimy sense of authenticity, underpinned by an exceptional script from Taylor Sheridan. Times of Malta
4.3
Villeneuve, his cast, and crew have made an undeniable, powerful film that works on so many levels its scary.
4.5
The film is moody and intimately immersive one moment, brutal shocking and horrifying in the next, managing to deliver high octane action entertainmen .. Newshub (NZ)
4.0
Its terrific, first class filmmaking.How far is too far to go to fight a war that may never be won Neils Entertainment Picks
4.0
Thankfully, however, it doesnt take away from the premise of the film and Blunts character isnt portrayed as dumb in all the ways that matter. Movies With Mae
4.5
Its entertainment with a prophetic bent to it, and its a brand of storytelling that theres always room for.
4.0
There is actually little dialogue in this film. Facial expressions and the scenery take over for words. Phantom Tollbooth
3.0
A film that at times feels like an adventure, while at others it affects one like a stab in the stomach, Sicarios dagger plunges deeply. Bravo, Monsie .. ScreenAnarchy
4.0
But the execution of a story about it is ballsy.I give director Denis Villeneuve and writer Taylor Sheridan, and Lionsgate, credit for showing this st .. Nerd Report
4.5
This isnt empathy as cruelty; its the most expedient sort of cynicism. Reverse Shot
4.0
Sicario is an expertly crafted, beautifully shot and superbly acted thriller that delivers high quantities of suspense and action, cemented by an inte .. Wow 247
5.0
How about getting pharmaceutical scientists to develop something that is safe, dirt cheap and lasts just 20 minutes to satisfy peoples need for these .. Las Vegas Informer
4.4
If you like your movies powerful and important, even cringe inducing, this could be your choice. It proves that there is more to movies than escapism. .. Hampt On Roads
3.0
As he did with Prisoners, Villeneuve proves to be a master of mood. Unfortunately, the darkly atmospheric energy of Sicario is wasted on a story with .. Nuvo
4.0
Bulgers story is fascinating but some fine tuning could have given it more punch. Ask Men
5.0
But thinking of Sicario as a critique of American strategy in securing the border and wiping out the cartels doesnt do justice to the more distinctive .. Gq
3.5
A stylish film where the director uses this resource to get us in the story and also as a storytelling device.
1.5
Sicario may shine a fairly cynical light on the war on drugs, but it doesnt bother asking bigger questions. Gay City News
4.5
At its best, this means SICARIO doesnt just grab but arrests attention.
4.0
Its not subtle, but its a perfect intro to a story about cycles of violence, the trampling of preconceived notions of justice and the justifiable mean .. Montreal Gazette
4.0
Repeat viewings are likely to prove as addictive as the drugs that are being exported.
4.5
Direcctor Denis Villeneuve manages another film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Reforma
4.5
A great film in all genres: action, thriller, spy films, war movies and even political. El Pais (Spain)
4.5
Villeneuve doesnt let her smile, and look increasingly worried and out of depth. Catch News
4.5
Heart of Darkness, eat your, well, heart out. Sicario is an enthralling journey into the ethically murky waters of the drug war, featuring another yes ..
4.5
As someone who isnt a fan of war or cop dramas, I didnt expect Id enjoy this as much as I did. Jordy Reviews It
4.0
The beauty in each frame almost makes you forget that you are watching an action film about fighting drug cartels. Cinematic Essential
2.5
Denis Villeneuves Sicario is a slick, simplistic view of the War on Drugs propelled by great perfs from Blunt, Del Toro and Brolin and balletic violen .. Zeal Nyc
1.5
If that is an experience to reccommend, I ignore it. I enjoyed the film on several levels, but found it depressing and tedious in others. Tijuaneo
4.5
Its director Dennis Villeneuves extraordinary directorial hand that makes this film an intense experience.
4.5
Manages to create a complex story without heroes and villains, just victims of the circumstances. Its that moral ambiguity that makes this film as dep ..
1.5
I think Blunt was a major miscast, as she always looks smarter than everyone in the room and the character is too naive.



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