Sicario

Name: Sicario
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2015-09-17
Rating: 7.9

September 17, 2015· 2h 2m

Action Crime Thriller

Directed by

Denis Villeneuve

Cast

Emily Blunt Benicio del Toro Josh Brolin Victor Garber Jon Bernthal Daniel Kaluuya +50 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.9

An idealistic FBI agent 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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.9

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

12 reviews·Last updated 5d ago

Peak Moment

Alejandro's revenge

9.2at 1h 40m

Lowest Moment

Bank raid complications

6.8at 52m

Biggest Swing

The film builds from strong opening tension through a brief mid-section lull before exploding into its most powerful sequence with del Toro's vengeful finale

Sicario maintains consistently high audience approval throughout its runtime, anchored by masterful direction and standout performances. The film peaks during del Toro's riveting revenge sequence while never dropping below solid entertainment value, creating a sustained thriller experience that justifies its critical acclaim.

12 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb