Starts off slow but, more than makes up for it in the second half.

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2015)

Sicario is a movie about FBI agent, Kate Macer(Emily Blunt). After a mission in Arizona goes awry, the FBI have to take a stand against the drug cartel in Mexico. The drug cartel is worsening the war against drugs at the border area between the US & Mexico. A special task force is assigned by the government to take down the Mexican drug cartel. This task force assigns Kate as one of its members. Other members on the task force are, Matt Graver(Josh Brolin) & Alejandro(Benicio Del Toro) among others. Now, it is up to the task force to put an end to the drug wars on the US & Mexico border, by any means necessary.
Sicario is a brilliant film. The first half of the movie is slightly dragging. Apart from a few action set pieces here & there, not much happens. People who are not fans of dramas may get fidgety. However, the second half of the movie is a pulse pounding action packed thrill ride, that definitely makes up for even the slightest bit of boredom experienced in the first half. The climax is the highlight of the movie. The suspense & build-up in the final 45 minutes of the film, is commendable. There are so many twists & turns that, you have to devote your complete attention to the movie to keep up with them all. Please, no texting while you're watching the film! Director Denis Villeneuve strikes gold yet again, after Prisoners(2013). Although, if I had to choose, I liked Prisoners(2013) more than this movie. That's mainly because I prefer the genre of Prisoners. So, don't be prejudiced. Villeneuve's latest directorial effort is equally well made. The cinematography by Roger Deakins adds to the tension & growing feeling of dread as the film progresses. The music by Johann Johannsson is haunting, yet captivating. The talented cast definitely adds to the appeal of the film. Emily Blunt is amazing as Kate Macer. Blunt portrays Agent Macer's various emotions, with ease & grace. Benicio Del Toro is outstanding as Alejandro. Del Toro's intense performance is another highlight of the film. Josh Brolin is spectacular as Matt Graver. Brolin adds some much needed humor, to the otherwise dark proceedings. Victor Garber is great as Dave Jennings. Jon Bernthal is superb as Ted. Daniel Kaluuya is awesome as Reggie Wayne. Maximiliano Hernandez is impressive as Silvio. The supporting characters are effective too. Sicario is a must watch. Go for it!