Masterclass in how to create suspense

Rating: 8/10 (20 January 2019)

Sicario is a cineast's dream: great plot, spot-on acting, razor-sharp editing, and an absolutely epic score. What I love most about Villeneuve's style is that he allows shots to "breathe", giving the viewer enough time for the beautiful compositions to soak in.
Sicario is quite violent and will surely keep you at the edge of your seat, but it also has depth, both in terms of having interesting characters, as well as in terms of the commentary it makes about the politics of drug wars and border control.
All in all, Sicario is a masterpiece.