A very intense thriller with exceptional cast.

Rating: 9/10 (9 October 2015)

The first thing I'd like to say about this movie is that it's crazy AF!
I enjoyed the entire film from start till end. There are so many intense scenes and sequences, they'll get your heart pounding. The story of the film is pretty basic, but the way they have presented is exceptional. The cast is extraordinary, with Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and the mighty Benicio Del Toro.
The film has been written well but there are some places where the scenes seem prolonged. But maybe they might have done it for build up the intensity.
The film looks gorgeous without any doubt with Roger Deakins behind the camera. That man never fails to amaze us. The sequences in Juarez, the landscape shots, and the night-vision tunnel sequence are breathtaking.
I'd also like to mention that the music of the film is very very good.From the beginning raid scene till the end, the music syncs so well the film that it takes the movie to a totally new level. Great work by Johann Johannsson.
The director has done a great job with this film. The direction was perfect. He did a great job in Prisoners but this is an entirely different work but he succeeds. I can't wait to see what he's gonna do with the Blade Runner sequel.
Finally the cast, Josh Brolin's character is vague but he has done a good job. Emily Blunt as Kate shines in this film and she definitely shows that she's capable of handling diverse roles. But the man of the hour Benicio Del Toro, he steals the show. His character Alejandro is enigmatic and Del Toro plays it flawlessly. His acting seems so effortless. He has a tremendous job in this film.
All in all, this film is fun to watch and I sincerely hope that it gets all the recognition it deserves during the awards season.