Hardcore!

Rating: 10/10 (10 October 2015)

Denis Villeneuve's 'Sicario' is not only the BEST film I've seen recently, but its also the BEST English Film I've seen in 2015, yet. Grim, Brutal & Entirely Gripping, This Crime-Thriller left me at the edge-of-my-seat.
'Sicario' Synopis: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
'Sicario' is spellbinding stuff. From start to finish, this unforgiving tale of war & violence, unfolds masterfully. The tense narrative is magnificently handled, although the unsettling gruesome violence, may put you off completely. You need a really strong stomach to absorb 'Sicario'. Its a relentless story, that doesn't get subtle at any given time.
Taylor Sheridan's Screenplay is hardcore, no-holds-barred. It progresses engrossingly & you're invested in its characters, throughout. The twist & turns are cleverly thrown in & the intensity level remains high. The Writing doesn't falter, EVER!
Denis Villeneuve's Direction is fantastic. 'Sicario' finds him at his darkest, yet finest hour. The way he has handled this traumatic tale, deserves distinction marks. Roger Deakins's Cinematography is legendary. Seriously, how good can this Lensman get? Joe Walker's Editing is flawlessly done. J贸hann J贸hannsson's Score is haunting. Action-Sequences are gruesome, but effectively executed.
Performance-Wise: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro & Josh Brolin take 'Sicario' to an even higher level of greatness, by their performances. Blunt is absolutely stunning in her portrayal. She's affecting & real. del Toro is astonishing. The amount of power he brings to his part, is something to be seen. And Brolin is first-rate, creating a man that's easy to believe, but impossible to like.
On the whole, 'Sicario' is truly terrific. Two Big Thumbs Up!