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Sicario — The border is just another line to cross.
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Sicario

2015 7.5 76.7K R views saved
Sicario

An idealistic FBI agent 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.

Countries: US
Languages: Spanish, English
Content Rating: R
Runtime: 2hrs 2min
Status: Released
Release date: 2015-09-17
Release format: Streaming — Jan 05, 2016
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Carlos Teran
@carlos-teran 9 years ago

As someone who actually lives in Mexico, and has a 12-men strong Policias Federales group parked just outside my office with machine guns and a freaking tank (yes, a small tank with 2 50mm turrets), and my fair amount of dead bodies seen around in Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon and Sonora, many kidnapped (and lost forever) friends, this movie is one of the best I've ever seen about the War On Drugs. The third act is too constrained, but understandable as this is a movie made for an American audience. I wonder if you guys can tell the difference between Mexico City (where most of the Mexican scenes were shot) and Ciudad Juarez or Nogales, because you can't film there at all. The situation here is worst than anybody can imagine, and I just have to look outside my window. I'm looking forward for the next movie with Del Toro's character.

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Carlos Teran
@carlos-teran 9 years ago

As someone who actually lives in Mexico, and has a 12-men strong Policias Federales group parked just outside my office with machine guns and a freaking tank (yes, a small tank with 2 50mm turrets), and my fair amount of dead bodies seen around in Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon and Sonora, many kidnapped (and lost forever) friends, this movie is one of the best I've ever seen about the War On Drugs. The third act is too constrained, but understandable as this is a movie made for an American audience. I wonder if you guys can tell the difference between Mexico City (where most of the Mexican scenes were shot) and Ciudad Juarez or Nogales, because you can't film there at all. The situation here is worst than anybody can imagine, and I just have to look outside my window. I'm looking forward for the next movie with Del Toro's character.

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AkshanIRL
@akshanirl 7 months ago

Dennis is the GOAT. What else can I say?

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Dugzino
@dugzino 1 year ago

Finally got around watching it and I had no idea what to expect of it after only watching Dune and Blade Runner 2049 from Villeneuve. And I got to say, I LOVED IT. It was very intense from beginning to end. Amazing casting & soundtrack.

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VantageReel
@vantagereel 2 years ago

_Sicario_ is one of my favorite movies for several reasons. Firstly, the movie's action scenes are excellent. The tension and suspense build gradually throughout the film, escalating into many set pieces that keep you on the edge of your seat. Secondly, the acting in _Sicario_ is top-notch. The performances by Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro are particularly outstanding, and they bring a level of depth to their characters that is rare in action movies. Finally, the movie's plot is great. It's a gripping and intense exploration of the drug war in Mexico, and it raises important questions about the morality and effectiveness of the US government's response. Overall, _Sicario_ is an excellent movie that delivers on every front and is a must-watch.

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BeardedOneWatches
@beardedonewatches 6 years ago

Sicario is probably the best movie from 2015. I sure haven't seen any better.

This movie is probably as close to technically "perfect" as anyone I have seen. You don't really notice it at first, but everything from the lighting to the music is there to amp up the tension. Even the shots in daylight have great tension due to angles, lighting, and music. It's a great feeling to watch a movie where the cinematography is as perfect as it is in Sicario.

The acting is also world class. Emily Blunt and Josh Brolin do great work. Benicio del Toro makes one of his best roles ever. Not that anyone of these are bad actors, but Villeneuve has to be one hell of a director to pull this off.

The story is rather straightforward but gives a good dive into what you can only call corruption with a "the end justifies the means" way of thinking. The few twists here and there keeps you thinking, but doesn't ruin the feel of the film in any way. It's quite brutal, but when presented like this, it feels...real...in the "this could have happened" way...

I can't find anything negative to point out with this movie, so I got only one thing to do...5 stars and a strong recommendation to get it and watch it.

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AkshanIRL
@akshanirl 1 year ago

Only one word for this movie MASTERPIECE

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Rowan-Paul
@rpf-2001 2 years ago

Another amazing Denis Villeneuve movie, great build up to the revaluation at the end

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ARCHANGELL
@archangell 5 years ago

This is one of those film's I **NEVER** get tired of watching. It is superb and phenomenal! The writing of Taylor Sheridan and the direction of Denis Villeneuve is a match made in Heaven.

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Neal Mahoney
@nmahoney416 7 years ago

"You will not survive here. You are not a wolf, and this is a land of wolves now."

Intense, beautifully shot, amazing performances, great score, fantastic script, and one of my favorite directors. Yup this movie has it all and remains one of my favorites.

That border crossing scene is an all timer. So tense.

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