Fast and full of energy but missing a lot of points

Rating: 6/10 (25 April 2020)

Sicario is a fast thriller pumped with a lot of energy. Makes the viewer sitting glued to her spot. Felt very realistic, as if I was right there, the lack of music in many parts only increased this feeling. I saw people complaining of the movie having no "main story" but I think this was its strength, getting an insight into a 2 w mission, not too dramatic, not too boring, it felt like a documentary turned movie and definitely got your heart rate up.
On the other hand there was a lot of turndowns; especially Kate's character which is described as a green, sentimental, newbie. They could easily have chosen a man for that role but why bother? Additionally her partner is the only coloured in the movie and sadly he has to play a side role and chauffeur (even though he is a lawyer!). It's tiresome to see those patterns repeat themselves in movie directing and too realistic to turn the blind eye to.