Sicario

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Sicario

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Released Oct 2, 2015

2h 1m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Action

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After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver, Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro, the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss to flush out a bigger one.

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Critics Consensus

Led by outstanding work from Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro, Sicario is a taut, tightly wound thriller with much more on its mind than attention-getting set pieces.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It's a thoughtful film, but also a visceral and affecting one, capturing the intensity of these raids and encounters.

May 3, 2016

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Adam Nayman

Reverse Shot

Sicario is as brilliantly made as Prisoners, perhaps even more so.

Dec 7, 2015

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Alison Willmore

BuzzFeed News

Gorgeously made, with a set piece taking place in tunnels underneath the border that conveys chaos without ever looking incoherent and a throbbing Jóhann Jóhannsson score that's the sound of very bad things on the horizon.

Nov 10, 2015

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Denis Villeneuve continues to impress and showcases his strength as a filmmaker impressively with Sicario. This film is incredibly tense and it never relents until the final credits roll.

Aug 2, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Seriously, the movie didn't deserve to be this good. On top of all this, Michael B. Jordan is a star, and Sylvester Stallone turns his most iconic character of Rocky Balboa into one of the best supporting performances of the year.

Aug 2, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

This is a film built on a foundation soaked in nitroglycerin; every situation seems pitched on the verge of combustion.

Aug 19, 2023

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Audience Member

This just borders on being in the 5 star range. Excellent movie, great cast, awesome script and dialogue. An easy addition to any collection. The only thing I didn't care for was Blunt's character being conflicted with what was going on. If you really were- you'd not participate but since you did, then it rings false and feels like the drama is a bit forced. Still, loved this flick.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Laura H

I don't usually watch action films. I tend to be bored by them. But a female lead and positive reviews... so I gave it a go. And loved it. More crime thriller than action I found it absorbing and thought-provoking and enjoyed all the main characters. I was a bit disappointed the female character was so naive but still enjoyed how the story was mainly told from her point of view.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Daniel G

The true evil in the world is represented by the wolves who lead the drug cartels - and only other wolves can face them. The movie doesn't break new ground, but it returns to an age old theme already dealt with, in some way, by Machiavelli. And some discover they really can't play the game. Very competent movie making with striking drone scenes of the region where some of the main battles are waged.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Audience Member

You can clearly see the influence this movie had on both Dune movies. With beautiful cinematography, daunting music and led by a triplet of outstanding actors, this might be Villeneuve's finest movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Brandon S

Taylor Sheridan has a way with screenplays. If you suffer from PTSD and or anxiety, you might wanna take a Xanax prior to watching. Great film! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍(8/10)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Audience Member

Villeneuve again proves what a fantastic director he is. With a powerful script by Sheridan and an amazing acting cast, this film is absolutely a must watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Synopsis

After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver, Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro, the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss to flush out a bigger one.

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Edward L. McDonnell, Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill
Screenwriter: Taylor Sheridan
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Emperor Motion Pictures, Black Label Media, Redrum, Thunder Road Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Grisly Images|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $46.9M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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