In an attempt to destabilise and weaken the Mexican drug cartels, US federal agent Matt Graver starts a war between rival cartels. His methods prove to be quite extreme.
The first Sicario movie was great, and surprisingly so. It looked like it was going to be a fairly standard action-based cop drama. However, the plot was great, filled with unforeseen twists and turns and a large dose of mystery and intrigue. Director Denis Villeneuve built the intensity well, creating a slow-burn effect. Completing all this were some solid performances and realistic and gritty action sequences.
This movie, while also written by Taylor Sheridan, is not directed by Denis Villeneuve...and it shows. This film is far more action-based with little in the way of intrigue or mystery. Rather than cerebral the plot is more conventional action-drama.
The action scenes are very good though and there is a decent amount of character engagement, especially towards the end. All this makes it entertaining and watchable enough.
The first Sicario movie was great, and surprisingly so. It looked like it was going to be a fairly standard action-based cop drama. However, the plot was great, filled with unforeseen twists and turns and a large dose of mystery and intrigue. Director Denis Villeneuve built the intensity well, creating a slow-burn effect. Completing all this were some solid performances and realistic and gritty action sequences.
This movie, while also written by Taylor Sheridan, is not directed by Denis Villeneuve...and it shows. This film is far more action-based with little in the way of intrigue or mystery. Rather than cerebral the plot is more conventional action-drama.
The action scenes are very good though and there is a decent amount of character engagement, especially towards the end. All this makes it entertaining and watchable enough.