
The movie is about an FBI agent enlisted to participate in a drug cartel raid in Mexico. Even after the said mission, the film doesn't feel like holding its breath. There is no redeeming hope to get in 'Sicario', and with that you are literally locked in a scenario you don't feel like spending more time with. And i'm saying it as a compliment, because there is some masterful filmmaking to witness here. Villenueve showed another layer to his already impressive talent in building tension in quieter moments. This movie is already quiet, noticeably with its minimal use of music score, and that sense of quietness adds something to the intensity of the whole play.
Photographed by the brilliant Roger Deakins, the film is visually beautiful and dark. The cinematography really adds more groundedness and grittiness to the film's tension-filled moments. One scene in particular stands out the most, in which Deakins used night vision lenses to shoot the night-time set action piece, was undeniably and surprisingly rad.

But even with that many promises, 'Sicario' gave a lackluster plot to latch on to. The movie, honestly, made me check my watch in some cases because of the liberties the filmmakers decided to make instead of something good. But nevertheless, this is a masterful and terrifically-acted film, though this might not be for everyone's go-to viewing.
The geek rates it 8/10!
'Sicario' is now showing in cinemas nationwide from Pioneer Films!
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