Makes up for its Light Thrills with Terrific Performances,

Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2016)

Sicario is a great movie with a very well developed storyline and a flawless cast. The story is very engaging and almost immediately pulls you in, with a thrilling set up as we see a FBI agent taking part in the war against drugs, the whole film feels so realistic that it's hard to believe it's completely fictional. As a film that is highly considered a thriller, I found it very light on thrills, other than the final twenty minutes, as well as the scene between Emily Blunt and Jon Bernthal, there was not anything else that had me at the edge of my seat. There were many moments, such as the scene where they first entered the border, that seemed like it would be a real thrill, but fell flat, not delivering the potential it had. I have literally no complaints about the performances in this movie, Emily Blunt delivers the best acting I have ever seen from this versatile actress, Josh Brolin still has his undeniably likable screen presence, but the star of the show had to be Benicio Del Toro, a mysterious character who never evens speak that much, making him even more appealing, and the final thirty minutes, when we actually learn information on him, very pleasing. Though it may not have been as thrilling as I anticipated, Sicario is a well acted, enjoyable two hours that is worth the watch if you are looking for a good drama or crime film.
An FBI agent joins the war against drugs trafficking on the border between the US and Mexico, but soon gets more than she bargained for.
Best Performance: Beinico Del Toro