Sicario

Sicario is a movie directed by Denis Villeneuve (who also directed two of my favorite films, Prisoners and Enemy), starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Broslin. The plot is is not that original, pretty much a classic thriller about the never-ending war between drug cartels in Mexico and the FBI. Emily Blunt plays an FBI agent who gets involved in such a story, mostly against her will, being pressured by the government to find the leader of such a group.

I'm not going to insist more on the plot, as it didn't come up with something new in the action crime thriller category, however what caught my attention and made me enjoy the movie a lot was the cinematography and the acting. There are many shots throughout the film which are really beautiful, particularly towards the ending when it is filmed at dusk.

Furthermore, Emily Blunt is terrific in this role, giving her character a lot of depth and emotion and you really get to feel what she is feeling at the same time and you get to understand the reasons behind some of her actions. She tries to be tough for a job where women are seen with a doubtful eye, but ultimately discovers that the world she revolves around is one of "wolves" and she has to become one of them to survive. Benicio Del Toro is also really good in the movie, as I feel these type of characters suit him the best, one in which you never know whose side he is on.

All in all, the movie is cool, enjoyable to watch and at times unexpected, with very good acting and gorgeous shots, but not the most innovative plot. I recommend it and I feel like it will probably be an Oscar nominee.