So much hype but was let down

Rating: 5/10 (15 February 2016)

I don't know what it was about this film. but it just didn't work for me at all. The story wasn't that engaging and despite some great performances I wasn't brought in. The movie has a strange start as it tries to pull you right on into the action, but it just ends up feeling confusing and just leaves to viewers lost. Not to mention that the cinematography while great for the war scenes doesn't do much for those character moments at all.
Denis Villeneuve also did Prisoners, and while a beloved film by many it is also lacking and gets hate from those who love it. This director needs to learn how to balance emotional moments with good plot development without making the film feel dull and boring. Sicario just isn't a very interesting and enjoyable film.
Emily Blunt actually gives a pretty bad performance in my opinion. Instead of giving facial expressions of power and strength they feel more lost and diluted.
That being said Benicio Del Toro kills it with this film. Giving a far superior performance, and having a lot more better character arc as well that feels powerful as well.
Overall Sicario is not a film I would recommend for people to see. The whole film lacks emotions and strength making it a pretty weak overall film.