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Sicario (2015)
One of the best directors of the last decade delivers another pulsating, engrossing, masterpiece. Villeneuve is a master of his craft and his filmography is testament to that fact.
Brilliantly bold, exhilarating action, heart pounding suspense and unflinchingly unsettling. It’s meticulously planned and cleverly written, not simply just another ‘cartel movie’, but a political action thriller that is steeped in bone-chilling tension. The beginning sets a precedent of unpredictability, laying a foundation that leaves you uncertain of just who the good guys are or what the character’s intentions may be.
It’s shot beautifully. Villaneuve turns once again to Roger Deakins who provides the absolutely glorious cinematography. Showcasing the landscapes, creating almost suffocatingly intense scenes through steady camerawork and the action is truly fantastic.
Blunt is great, she is the moral compass of the film, giving us an idealistic reference point and a truly good person to root for. Del Toro steals the show. Mysterious, calculating and terrifyingly cold blooded, one of his best. Brolin plays the arrogant bastard really well too. The performances are brilliant across the board.
The sound design is fantastic. The long drones, pulsating beats, thunderous gunshots and even the silences fit each scene like a glove. Excellent score by Johannsson which just compounds and ramps up the tension.
A true great of the action thriller genre that you simply must watch.
“Nothing will make sense to your American ears, but in the end you will understand.”
Rating: 9/10
Where to watch: @netflixuk
Runtime: 2h 1min
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