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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
2018 122 min Mexico, United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Stefano Sollima
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Description
Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$50.07M
Worldwide:
$75.84M
Starring
Benicio Del Toro
Actor
Josh Brolin
Actor
Isabela Merced
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is generally regarded as a competent and stylish action thriller that successfully preserves the dark, brutal atmosphere of the original. While it is often seen as less profound and emotionally resonant than its predecessor, it remains anchored by strong performances from Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin.
| Acting | Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin deliver reliable, grounded performances that effectively carry the narrative. | |
| Direction | The film successfully maintains the dark, gritty tone, brutal violence, and visual tension established in the 2015 original. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is highly praised for its smart framing and effective use of quadcopter shots to build tension. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the honest, cynical exploration of US policy, while others criticize it as shallow, disjointed, or prone to plot holes. | |
| Ending | The ending is a point of contention; some viewers value the intriguing cliffhanger, while others find the unresolved conclusion frustrating and ambitious to a fault. |