Review of Sicario (2015) by Gern — 09 Jan 2016
Confused and crushed sums up Emily Blunt's character in Sicario. And that is how the director intends for the audience to feel. But the confusion prevents us from a deeper connection with "Kate" as we struggle to understand what is happening and why.
It is a testimony to EB's skill that we remain involved with Kate/Kat whose curiosity does lead to her undoing. If Sicario had focused more on her moral quandary (duty and greater good versus breaking the law and doing bad things) and less on her drive to understand, she would have been much more believeable.
Instead, we want to shout "who cares why, just walk away from this moral morass". I am tempted (a little) to watch Sicario again without the confusion. But no, I'm not that curious.
This review of Sicario (2015) was written by Gern on 09 Jan 2016.
Sicario has generally received very positive reviews.
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