Drugs, Drama and Del Toro - can never fail!

Rating: 9/10 (11 October 2015)

Sicario is a gripping tale of a devastated, troubled but ruthless shooter, Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) who together with American task force, led by Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) hunts for a drug cartel operating from Mexico. Embroiled in this hunt, is a female, strong willed FBI agent, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) who is a bit wary of violence and finds this mission too hot to handle. Right from the start, the tone of the movie is set to be thrilling, sombre and uncertain. While watching, at least initially, it would seem that one has suddenly become a part of a large, very complex episode and would immediately relate with Kate who seems equally clueless and anxious. This enigma compounded by powerful cinematography and pulsating background score doesn't allow the eyes to blink or search for popcorn. Benicio Del Toro is a sublime actor and his magic is palpable throughout the movie. When the movie is over and you realize that you are no more involved, you come out of the theater with a heavy heart – a bit because of violence and majorly because of Alejandro's character which simply grows on you.