Movie No. 69 (2015): SICARIO

Sicario (2015)
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin
In English and (occasional) Spanish (with English subtitles)

An idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt), a government task force office (Josh Brolin), and an former prosecutor are on an operation in a lawless Mexican town where drug trafficking is rampant and bursting gun fires are everyday occurrence. 

There's a lot of good things about the movie, which saves it from being a cliche due to the fact that there were several movies in the past that also used the same platform. For one, the cinematography is stunning. That the performances are sharp is another thing. Then, the script, though gritty, is fluid, with a jaw-dropping twist, which has been translated into screen aided by competent direction. 

I can't say the movie is enjoyable because of its theme. But, it really is accomplished an accomplished movie.

Rating: 4.0/4.0

Date seen: December 22, 2015

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