Review of Sicario (2015) by Alex F — 22 Jan 2016

Very surprised this is getting such high reviews, I found this movie to be a real letdown despite the talented cast. Very cliched plot, and the characters (especially Mexicans) are portrayed as caricatures.

Comes across as propaganda that the United States should increase resources and get tougher on the war on drugs, despite the evidence that the policy is misguided and the war unwinnable. Some of the plot elements are so outrageous and unbelievable, even in the fantasy land of a Hollywood script.

Terrible film, nothing interesting or redeeming. I found it almost unwatchable, impossible to take seriously, and difficult to finish.