Okay, so Sicario is on tonight, and seriously, you need to check it out if you haven’t already. It’s a super intense crime thriller – I mean, it really kept me on the edge of my seat. It follows Kate Macer, played by Emily Blunt, who’s an FBI agent trying to do the right thing. She gets pulled into this secret task force by a shady government guy, Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), to help with the whole drug war thing. It’s a wild ride, trust me.
The new film is directed by Denis Villeneuve, who also directed Dune, and written by Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone. It features a talented cast including Daniel Kaluuya, Benicio Del Toro, Raoul Trujillo, and Jon Bernthal.
The story begins with FBI agents Kate Macer and Reggie Wayne raiding a drug cartel hideout in Chandler, Arizona. During the raid, two police officers are tragically killed.
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Kate is brought onto a team led by CIA officer Matt Graver and a mysterious former prosecutor named Alejandro Gillick (Del Toro). Their mission: to find and capture a powerful drug lord. However, Kate quickly realizes she’s in over her head in the dangerous and lawless border region.
The film Sicario, originally released in 2015, is showing tonight at 10pm on BBC Two. You’ll also be able to watch it on BBC iPlayer after it airs.
Critics generally love the film, giving it a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 280 reviews.
According to Rolling Stone, this is a captivating and suspenseful look at the hidden side of America’s fight against drugs – a story that will stay with you long after you finish it.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the film is a thrilling and visually stunning experience. The reviewer praised the director for keeping the focus on suspense while also highlighting the beautiful cinematography by Roger Deakins.
According to The Observer, the film Sicario might portray the dangerous reputation of Juárez in an overly sensationalized way, but it does so with unsettling effectiveness, skillfully playing on our fears and preconceptions.
According to The Times, the beginning of the film Sicario is both incredibly exciting and deeply unsettling.
While many enjoyed the film, it didn’t impress everyone. A review in The Daily Telegraph praised its serious approach but ultimately found it lacking.
Sicario airs at 10pm tonight (7 December) on BBC Two.
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