Sicario Movie - 2015
Sicario is a 2015 American crime thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan. The film stars Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
The story revolves around an idealistic FBI agent, Kate Macer (played by Emily Blunt), who 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.
The film received critical acclaim for its intense and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its technical achievements. It was praised for its performances, particularly Benicio del Toro's portrayal of Alejandro, a mysterious character whose true intentions are slowly revealed throughout the film.
The score for the film was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, marking his second collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve after their work on the film "Prisoners" in 2013.
"Sicario" explores the complexities and moral ambiguity of the drug war, highlighting the lack of clear heroes and the blurred boundaries between right and wrong. It delves into the dark and dangerous world of drug cartels and the lengths to which law enforcement agents go to combat them.
Overall, "Sicario" is regarded as a gripping and thought-provoking crime thriller, featuring strong performances, a tense atmosphere, and a compelling exploration of the war on drugs.
