"Sicario" is an authentic look on the war on drugs.

Rating: Null/10 (4 March 2016)

This ain't just a typical Meixcan crime story. It's a reflection on the failed war on drugs. "Sicario" is a bold, brutal, engaging, and unpredictable crime thriller that is beautifully made. Shot by cinematographer Roger DEakins in superb detail, this film will leave you with your heart in your lungs. An idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico with the help of a strong team. "Sicario" shines the most during its last quarter. Few films have endings so climatic and engaging. While it could have picked it up a little during the middle, Emily BLunt and Benicio Del Toro give remarkable performances that help glue the pictures to the project. They're utterly fantastic in every scenes they take up. What this film does well is focus on more than its central theme, something most crime films that are good follow. "Sicario" is nowhere near some of the best crime thrillers in recent years, but nonetheless leaves you with a lot to think about after nearly shattering your mind.