Ignore the Trailers

Rating: 10/10 (14 October 2015)

I'd rather you just not read this review and instead just go see the film. You probably won't believe me and you'll assume I'm exaggerating out of the novelty or short term memory exuberance. Heck, this isn't even really a review.
The trailers aren't quite as over-the-top as they were with Heat, but this film suffers from the same marketing schlock as it did. Another assassin or crime-related movie thing with a sweeping scope. Can't possibly be as good as how they're trying way too hard to hype it. They're not even trying to be subtle.
Like Heat, though, it turns out the tone, development, payoffs, performances, blah blah blah in Sicario are actually way beyond expectations. I could go on and on about the tone and pacing. The restraint is incredible. The dissemination of info is even more impressive. In less than probably the first 20 to 30 minutes you'll figure out you're watching a masterwork here. Brilliant direction.
I didn't care for Prisoners because it never needed to be remade. The original was fine. But this guy's a MAJOR talent. I am floored. Prepare to be schooled with the new benchmark in you-are-not-supposed-to-get-to-see-this-kind-of-inside-stuff voyeur action/thriller/suspense/shooter/mystery/crime flick. You can pretty much just give him his best direction Oscar now. It would be embarrassing for anyone else to accept it this year.