Denis Villeneuve’s thriller follows FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) as she is drafted into a task force set up to tackle the Mexican drug cartels. There she meets the uncompromising Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and the mysterious but very knowledgeable Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro).
As Kate is drawn into a shadowy world where the lines between friend and foe are difficult to see, she finds her ideals challenged by the actions of those around her.
Sicario – which means ‘hitman’ in Spanish – is a tense and well-constructed thriller with a message. Its commentary on the drug war in Mexico is well thought out and not merely a bolted on extra serving to justify gunfights and action sequences, as can often be seen in thrillers that appropriate real-world situations in order to give themselves a ‘serious’ edge.
The film’s cast also give their very best with Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro being particularly noteworthy.
For a more comprehensive review check out the write up I did for the film during its initial release:
Or you can just go and watch the film. Your time will not be wasted if you do.
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