The Border Has Been Moved

Rating: 8/10 (11 October 2015)

Sicario begins with a boom. Literally and figuratively, Sicario opening scene is a powerful introduction to the world of war with the cartel. Both sides can't really end the game without making a colossal move and it's only a matter of who is willing to do it.
Sicario makes us doubt about how we should solve our problems. It is scary how relatable this movie is to our approach with daily obstacles. Should we play it by the book or should we just do what should be done without thinking about the costs?
The performances in this movie are top notch. Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro play two different kinds of human being. Although Emily Blunt was marketed as the star of the show, Benicio del Toro is the real star here. He truly acts like how acting should be done. We do not need excessive amount of dialogue to understand what he wants even from the first time we met him.
Director Denis Villeneuve has done it again! The movie is full of visual goodies and he captures the thrill of the hunt in a beautiful way. One of the most memorable sequence is when they use the night/thermal vision goggles, the director also nails that sequence.
Overall the movie is a recipe for success with a grade A performances, killer script, and an amazing direction. Unfortunately a sense of predictability lingers near the end of the movie because of the lack of character development. I wholeheartedly recommend this movie and consider it as one of this year's best.