Why is Sicario 2 such an important film?
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The deaf scene in the movie was Benicio Del Toro's idea. There is a video called anatomy of a scene where Stefano Sollima, the director, talked about this. I just thought it was pretty cool that he came up with it. Same thing when he pitched the idea to reduce Alejandro's lines in the first movie to keep the mysteriousness of his character. The reveal in the end really paid off.
I was looking for this comment. Thsnks for pointing that out. One of the best moments in the film
Correct! I saw the same interview. The "deaf scene" was BdT's idea. BdT is a genius - not just another pretty face.
It was probably my fave scene.
@Islayman
Someone *may* have called him "pretty". We don't know. Besides, beauty (and all its nuances) are in the eye of the beholder. That said, I know exactly what you mean and I agree. BdT IS "unconventionally handsome". He looks nothing like the typical "handsome" Hollywood actor. So many of them possess nothing more than the cookie-cutter good looks. BdT is like no other. The combination of his fierce rugged facial expression along with the barest hint of androgyny is, indeed, intoxicating. As you said, "He is an amazing talent."
For a good actor Fewer lines allows them to communicate with their acting. The French Connection comes to mind. It has long stretches of no dialogue and its awesome.
The first movie introduced us to Steve Forsing, the glasses wearing wheel guy. What a great character.
Jeffrey Donovan from Burn Notice. Good show.
Allegedly he based his character on a real Delta Force guy called Mike Vining
@@everything777 damn, i never noticed
The actor was absolutely fabulous in Fargo season 2, one of the best seasons ever in my opinion.
I was him for Halloween
I love both of these films but Sicario 2 is the only one that brings me to tears. The entire sequence from when they meet Angel the deaf man is flipping magic. The subtleties are amazing.
And you fear for Angel's life, too.
That scene was so powerful, I cried when this guy started talking about it.
That sequence is gold. The rest of the movie plan sucks IMO.
@@archetype.music.studioHow? The pacing was tight, action was good, suspense was great, so what do you dislike?
Not only did Miguel NOT choose a different part...apparently by how he was carrying himself he FULLY embraced the cartel life.
Another interesting note is that Steve and Matt are on the same page, line for line at the beginning of the movie. There's a moment when the SECDEF asks Matt a question, Steve answers, the SECDEF tells him off and Matt answers with the exact same phrase Steve used. The movie is telling you right then and there that at the beginning of the film, they are essentially two halves of the same mold.
But by the end, they're noticeably out of sync as Matt starts re-discovering his conscience. When they find the girl, the helicopters land and they all jump out shooting. Steve helps shoot everyone in the back of the pickup truck. All of the other military guys walk away, but then Steve leans over the back of the truck very coldly puts a few more rounds into everyone to make 100% sure they are dead.
Steve is clearly disappointed that they didn't murder the girl and end the mission. He's pissed off that he's going to get in trouble with their superiors for letting her live, but Matt who has changed, is more angry at himself that he would even consider killing her to begin with. At the end, nobody in the back of that helicopter will look at each other, but all for different reasons.
Is Steve the Jeffrey Donovan character? Sorry, 3 years ago… lol…
@@alexmartin3143Yeah Steve Forsing
I'm glad that you gave this a second viewing, I loved this film from the first time I saw it
It’s not better then the first...
@@icebergdl757 it isnt thebconnected with the first one...it is anthological
@@icebergdl757 it’s not half as good as the first one.
It totally wasn't obvious me at all that Alejandro survived after being shot in the head. I honestly thought they killed him off and loudly cried "NO" when that happened... and then "NO FUCKING WAY" when they finally cut back to him and he started to move. Even though the movie had been great up this point, I really thought that _this_ was where they could genuinely fuck up the story and all that had been developed. It was such a tight line where they could have easily written some cheesy way for him to survive and really ruined his character, and thus the entire story as he's really the main character in part 2. Instead they pulled off that tight rope walk _perfectly_ and not only did the movie _not_ go down hill from there, it soared to new heights of awesomeness.
I was quite shaw he survived when I first watched it you can see clearly that he is shot in the mouth area, this is not the first movie to use this trick its a bit like fightclub. What is disappointing though is he most certainly would of died from drowning in his own blood.
the advantage of having a big mouth...
I thought he was dead. He basically was. Even after he gets up and drives away. His car actually crashes after he grenades the cartel car. He was dying. But something, revenge most likely, gave him the drive to live.
10000000% agreed. I knew in my gut that he wasn’t dead though. Either by decoy or divine intervention, DEL TORO MUST LIVE!!!! 🤘
That scene where they just use sign language was one of my best scenes of the movie not entirely sure why but it is
Yep..its because it makes one feel for the deaf guy , living in the middle of nowhere.. and shows the jesus like humanity of Alexandro as he can actually do sign language.
@@MrAussieJules true.. I saw another analysis video on this somewhere on youtube where they pointed out how important it was to humanize Alejandro just for the fact he learned sign language cuz of his daughter, who was slaughtered by the cartel.. So even though Alejandro may have been portrayed as an 'end justifies the means' character, he did however had some humanity in him
He's one of the few innocent sympathetic characters.
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I wonder if this will prompt the return of Kate somehow. Be interesting to see the relationship between the person she's become and Alejandro now. There's so many layers in Sicario, 3 can't come soon enough.
Didnt make any money so I don't know it'll get made
Yeah, I think the sequel kind of underperformed at the box office so a third sequel is not guaranteed or likely
In the terms of the themes of the films Kate has no further purpose to the plot. Firstly her viewpoint did not change in the first film. Her superiors were telling her they need to change tactics but she does not, working by rules that don't work and cause innocent deaths. She did not have the strength to stand by her values either by signing the form and not shooting Alehandro. Ways it could go are Matt giving up on his role or Alehandro getting the killers of his family (but that is too clichéd). Or they could get to the source and then get stopped by the US government as corrupt politicans and military contractors who make too much money from the war on drugs and so maintain the conflict. And kill Matt and Alehandro. instead of the Drug Lords.
Kate became a distraction. The point that she can't handle this world is true.
I think it would be cool if Kate showed back up doing the same thing she was at the beginning of Sicario. Lest say the FBI gets a tip on some human trafficking and the team that busts in to save them is let by Kate. She didn't become the people Alejandro and Matt had become but she's still trying to do a little bit of good the way she can. Idk I'm not a writer but I'd like to see something like that.
Certainly looking forward to seeing a third instalment of Sicario :what I like about both movies, is there isn't any "bullshit", what you see is what you get - none of that romanticism/rose tinted view on life, along with the fact that another story (not carried from the original) is told from a different angle and "raises the game" : this is where Hollywood has got it seriously wrong!.
I feel the comment "glad we didn't have to do that" was more in line of this characters deep grey morality. He never seemed to relish anything. It was just a job. A messy job. I really never thought he wanted to kill Alejandro but he was ready and willing to do it if that's what he had to do. So I felt he was glad that he didn't have to dirty his hands this one time.
But its very selfish statement like he said
This is one of the best rundowns of a film I've ever seen. Great job! Looking forward to more in the future.
I preferred the second one, that scene with the deaf couple was fantastic.
I hate you, I shouldn't, but the first one was so good that my irrational fanboy rage was fully triggered
It was a good movie
Heartwarming exchange between all of them .
Also portrayed the poverty the Mexican people endure daily
"Different worlds"
both were average movies
Agree. The scene with the deaf couple was among the best scenes EVER. It added a whole new dimension to 'Alejandro's character.
I LOVE this dissection of the movie that you did here. I re-watched Soldado last night (for the fifth time, probably). Now the first Sicario, I’ve watched about twenty times.
These are some very complex, gritty, amazing thrillers. This modern Western trilogy is my favorite series of movies of all time I think, and I cannot wait for Sicario: Capos to come out.
Like I said, I watched Soldado again via Hulu last night, and the more times I watch it, the more I appreciate how good of a film it actually is. The first one is still my favorite, though.
With Alejandro as a complete ghost right now, Matt still might not know he’s alive. I don’t think Alejandro has gone straight, I don’t think he had it in his heart to kill Isabella Reyes… However, Alejandro is still not going to give up the hunt for Carlos Reyes, I just can’t see him not trying to finish Carlos Reyes.
There is still A LOT of unanswered questions, and as long as Taylor Sheridan remains the writer for the series… I’m very interested in what’s going to happen, and what’s happened in that year since Alejandro’s “death.”
I also believe that these films show how the government itself is a huge villain in this series--just like the cartels! Just like Fausto told Alejandro in the first film, “Do you think the people who sent you here are any different? Where do you think we learned it from?”
Comparing the 1st and 2nd movie is like comparing apples and oranges. The first was more of a procedural and the second is a character study. Both are excellent. Taylor Sheridan is one of the great story and script writers going today. Thanks for the analysis.
Regarding Sheridan and the modern Western, I highly recommend Yellowstone. You won't regret it. I will re-watch Sicario 2 again as I didn't care for it the first time. But that could have been because I saw it in the theater. LOL.
Sicario 2 is amazing. It is a different film but has that way of telling the story without words that I loved about Sicario.
Kate Mercer could be reprised as a US Attorney. It’s not uncommon for law grads with an eye for public service to serve in the FBI before moving on to other positions in the Justice Department. Her presence could provide as a final facing of conscience for Alejandro with Mercer operating as either an ally or adversary. It would require an amazing screenwriter to develop the script in a way that’s compelling, though, but it has potential.
The meandering plot of Sicario 2 left me with the impression of the futility of the war on drugs and how it is spiralling out of control and become a lot more than just drugs. A brutal, frustrating mess.
It's a good film and I'll have to watch it again to see if its more coherent.
Its so disconnected which is how the Iraq war, Afghan war, War on Drugs all feel.
I’m so conflicted on the war on drugs. I’m a retired military member, did 30 years and I even deployed a few times back in the 90’s when the US military was involved in counter drug operations in South America. In a perfect world, nobody would take any drugs. I’ve never used them, have no interest in ever doing so. But I understand the demand and the complete futility of it all. It’s even worse now. Today, you have Chinese manufactured fentanyl coming across the border at a frightening rate. This is much worse than back when we were trying to combat the flow of cocaine and marijuana.
So I agree, it’s futile. I think border walls in key areas can help. It’s absolutely impossible to put a wall up the entire border, though. Too long, too remote, too geographically complicated. Even if we can stop only some of it, that still saves lives. All you can do is do the best you can in a bad situation. I’ve seen incredible amounts of evil in this world with all the deployments I’ve been on. South and Central America, Middle East, Asia Pacific. I’ve been everywhere on operations and a normal civilian has no idea the kind of evil that is out there. This movie does a good job of showing some of it, though.
Jonathan Spier I agree with you that the system is all mixed up as to what is an acceptable drug and what is not. For example, I would try to never take an opioid because of the danger. I understand extreme pain can change someone’s mind on that, but it would have to be extreme. As far as marijuana, I’m ok with it being legalized, but again, I don’t want to take it unless a doctor recommend I take it. Alcohol is definitely not good for you. I used to drink, we all did, but now that I’m older I definitely do not drink alcohol anymore.
@@ubon11 I'm extremely curious as to who are the people who are using fenanyl are, like geographically here in the states, mostly white? and the border wall is mainly to deterr, or just plain stop illegal immigration rather than drugs you should know better.
Avenger07 Thats not true, don’t believe the media, The number one reason for the border wall is to keep the serious drugs out, keeping people out is a close second. I know this because I personally know some border agents.
It’s almost 2021, which means,... the next and final instalment of Sicario,..
No word since the release of Day of the Saldado has been made on the threequel. There has been no official confirmation that a script, director or any cast has been decided.
Sicario 3: Alejandro becomes Doom Guy.
it's Feb 2024, still waiting for Sicario 3 here at Kigali, Rwanda
Another example of symbolism and foreshadowing is in the scene where Miguel is almost ran over. Since his innocence depicts him as a child the fact that the men had stopped just in time before they ran him over indicates how Alejandro and Matt do not end up killing Isabel later on. However it was steve who was driving and had used the brakes which could indicate that the choice was thrown at them and that they are merely passengers in this cycle of violence
I loved that you watched it again. I prefer the first film due to the soundtrack and the surprise element of the hitman. However, the second is also spectacular.
Fantastic analysis!!!! The Sicario films are AMAZING! I've seen both numerous times and every viewing reveals something new and has a way of creating questions that you hadn't thought of before. The second film is so incredibly nuanced that it's best enjoyed after numerous viewings. Benicio is at his all time BEST as Alejandro. The way he presents one of the most sophisticated characters in film with very little dialog is just incredible!!
Matt is reminded of Alejandro's story by Isabel. We all know that Alejandro became an assassin because he wants revenge of what the cartel did to his wife and daughter. Now that very same thing is happening to Isabel, she just saw Alejandro killed, the man who is for her is like a real father, someone she is starting to connect with and then got taken away RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER. I just hoped they don't make Matt train Isabel to be like Alejandro and use it to fight against Alejandro and his new found apprentice.
Good surmise. That would be awful.
No way thats comic book stuff… Besides Zoe Zaldana (Gamora) is in a movie called Colombiana that’s exactly that premise.
@@alexmartin3143Yeah, only difference is that Alejandro is hinted that he'll train the kid that shot him, and Isabela is with Matt.
Both Alejandro and Matt will use anything and anyone to gain advantage against their enemies.
Can't wait for the 3rd one.
From what I’ve heard for the first Sicario film they had two scripts
So they made both
Miguel is offered the opportunity in the end of the film to become a real 'Sicario' in the mold of Alejandro. Alejandro is fulfilling the classic 'independent' knight pursuing his own goals seeking justice within a very dangerous culture.
Happens more often than you think in central and south America.
@@ADR199E I haven't been in Central and South America for a few years but my friends tell me its still good in the countryside!
Well said! This was (surprisingly) one of the most artistically successful sequels ever made - to my knowledge.
Bladerunner 2049 for me is the most artistically successful sequel ever!! Then there's The Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back, and even The Good, The Bad and the Ugly... all phenomenal sequels which probably surpass the originals.
Great breakdown, I enjoyed this movie this first time I saw it, but understanding the deeper themes in the movie make it that much more enjoyable.
I agree with your conclusions to your analysis. Powerful, Thanks
Very well done, Sir. Your breakdown and analysis was spot on. Reminds me of Joe Campbell's "Hero's Journey".
Isabela Moner takes the Spotlight along side Benicio and Thanos 🏆🏆🏆
She really did. I was impressed that she donated her actual hair when they cut it. Such a kind gesture
Isabela in real life, Isabela in Transformers, Isabela in Sicario. 😅 she’s an amazing young actress though.
A really well thought out and interesting reading of a brilliant movie.
I watched both movies again recently and particularly Soldado blew me away. I initially thought the first movie was way better but not any more and this review really helped me see a few other things. Great job = subscribed!
Fascinating review, these movies always gripped me
@ 5:00 in when you’re discussing the scene where the kid first encounters “Medellin” it reminds me of something Andrew Bustamante and John Karakou have said on their pods. When you look into someone’s eyes you have a better chance of recognizing that person again, I think agents are trained to not draw that attention to themselves for that particular reason.
How the heck did both movies only bring in 80 mill each?? that makes it really hard for a 3rd film now.
I hope there will be a part 3.
The score/ sound effect when the choppers are on the move is haunting and foreboding. It gives you the feeling of the pending doom
This sequel had no right to be this good. It missed couple of the main characters, director and composer. Its predecessor was top 3 best movie of 2010s. And still it was this good.
SICARIO the first one is one of the must underrated films from the last decade. It has great reviews but it always seems to go unnoticed when talking about great films from the past ten or fifteen years.
You absolutely hit it out the park with these analysis! Thank you!
Loved the both of them and can watch each one over and over Benico and Josh are totally awesome actors in this Film!!!!
U have to watch 1883 even if u haven’t watch Yellowstone. My husband cried for the 1st time in any movie or show. The writing is impeccable. When u can convey strong messages and emotions with minimal words on top of the story as a whole- u have one of the best shows. When my husband asked who made this- I was shocked to learn some of my fav movies were created by this talented western writer.
I actually thought the set up scene in the car park was weak, because it creates a significant plot point that relies on coincidence, which I tend to dislike.
something resonated with me with both these films, thank you for putting words to some of what I was feeling about these movies
Thank you. I revisited the movie for the second time after watching your review and I understand it much better now and appreciate it more.
The best movies always examine and reveal evil.
I just watched this movie for the first time. I went in blind after seeing part 1 so I didn’t know what to expect? It was a great movie! But I was so angry at the end. I wasn’t expecting the movie to continue, again 😝
Soundtrack isn't as strong or directing, however this one I think Josh Brolin gets to be more of the main protagonist and does a better job
I think you and I had the same response to Sicario 2 on first viewing, for the same reasons. I'll give it another watch.
One gripe I had when rewatching this movie was the fact that Miguel was able to recognize Alejandro in those specific circumstances with how the scene was shot. There is absolutely no way Miguel was able to see any detail in the face of someone directly backlit by headlights, spotted from lets say 50-100ft away and at night. I called bullshit right there when I saw that, there is definitely a cleaner way to have the two recognize so they can play out the rest of the story.
Awesome video man. I liked the way this movie was broken down and the symbolism explained the way it was. About Steve's comment "I'm glad we didn't have to do that" I caught the selfishness in it as well, but I think he could also been speaking from a tactical standpoint as well. Ole Alejandro was maybe not a tactical superior opponent of that team as a whole, but he could have definitely done a severe amount of damage if they had engaged him and he was able to level the playing field. Who knows. Again Awesome video bud.
Once again Fantastic!!! Agree with everything and saw things I hadn't before. (Plus I did not know about part 3. Best news of the day)
Personally, I also taught this part 2 was not on the same level as the the first. But at the second viewing it became my favourite of the two.
Good point, thanks for the break down. The clothing was a real turning point for me
I love that you called out "Wipe it clean". I agree. It felt very symbolic as in cleaning your weapons before you put them away or like ancient Asian culture with swords. Matt needed to wipe his conscience before getting could go forward. So saving Isabel was necessary for him to do so otherwise he'd be haunted hampering his ability to continue serving. Spot on with the "Radicalism" discussion. Consider "The Kingdom" as a spectacular representation of how this plays out. Thank you for the thought provoking breakdown. Keep up the great channel.
Hi what is the music playing the back ground of this video. The guitar I stuck in my head. Is this from the score? Please I need to know !
I haven't seen you in my algorithms in a really long time - love your stuff. Please keep going
That first encounter by Miguel at the car, they flash their blue lights and bump their siren... THAT's what burns it in to Miguel's memory... he KNOWS they're cops! You missed that in your review, left foot! He KNOWS they are cops!
Bingo.
The deaf man scene is so.human.....because it makes one feel for the deaf guy , living in the middle of nowhere.. and shows the jesus like humanity of Alexandro as he can actually do sign language.
while i have enjoyed your vids about this and the first sicario movie, I disagree with you on one point. you repeatedly suggest that Alejandro has taken on the view that the ends justify the means. I tend to think that this is a view that misses the truth of his viewpoint - that being that he isn't interested in justification at all. He has shifted, not only from the sort of soft morality that kate espouses, but also from the more gray morality that people reference, into a very personal morality that shifts moment to moment - often dipping almost into pure amorality in service of his goals. Perhaps a very similar morality to that of the people who destroyed the life he had.
10:48 Great interpretation. I would add that the fact of Angel's family being deaf represents Alejandro's silenced family by the Cartel, thus masterfully adding another layer of symbolism to this great film.
Otherwise, what purpose does it serve the fact that this family is deaf? If this point wasn't important to make, the whole plot could've advanced with people that were just regular good-hearted peasants helping a man holding a big ass submachine gun. So what other choice Angel had? He looks like he couldn't kill a fly, deaf or no deaf.
Thanks man. Loved this film and your analysis.
Or maybe it just because it looks more interesting and memorable than a Normal Family and having normal boring conversations? Maybe you are just too much interpreting. A cool emotional way to show that Alejandro’s daughter was deaf. But you are just interpreting something in it that maybe never was intended.
It allowed Alejandro to continue expressing himself without speaking.
Thank you for this analysis. I had purchased the first movie. Just bought Sicario 2.
Benicio Del Toro is such a powerful actor.
I saw sicario 2, i remember i liked it but i forgot about the story told. Whereas i still vividly remember the first sicario, not a single scene i can’t recall, including some delivered lines by the actors. Sicario 1 is the great movie
Great review and interesting perception. This video encouraged me to seek more symbolism in the story and I came up with two more possibilities.
1) The vehicles after “killing” Alejandro represent wolves or a pack of wolves (see reference to wolves in first movie) and this turns the card of the wolves theory back on to Alejandro.
2) Matt (Matthew) represents an apostle that is the story teller of this ‘myth.’ We don’t know Matthew’s background in this trilogy bc that is such a separate arc.
I thought the movie had so many loose ends not explained. When the CIA head let Brolin go rogue to complete the mission but yet he still brought the girl back, that was hard to believe. The partnership to get resources such as a loaded UAV and team members for the escort mission but then suddenly when shtf they were on their own and wandering the desert. If anything the scene where the kid almost gets run down by the agents but then points him out later was pretty cheesy. I'd have liked to see the sciarios get intel feeds of the agent and a photo for identification to spot him in that way rather than how it was portrayed, especially given each sides' budgets for operations. It just seemed so trivial where it could've explored all these elements in a more cohesive way. Sicario 1 had this element of all agencies working to try and stop something whereas Sicario 2 felt like Brolin threw a tantrum and hooked up with the arms dealer from John Wick to get gear.
Please do a video on Steve Forsing. 🙏🙏🙏
Dude, you are the very best critic ever! As you speak I'm replaying the movie in my head and you are spot on brother. This film showed the connectivity between the writer and director. Unreal.
Both SICARIO films are very powerful Perfect casting, direction, and execution. It doesn't get much better than these films.
After watching this and hearing your breakdown I have to watch it again and to appreciate it more cause the first watch it just felt like a Hollywood sequel but you just seemed to prove that wrong. Good breakdown!
This movie was important, because it shows, how much better the 1st was.
When I originally watched this movie, I theorized that Miguel was Silvio's (The Mexican cop/drug mule from the first film) son grown up. Would have been an interesting angle to approach.
Great explanation of the second film. It makes me think about whats happening in Palestine / Israel. The never ending cycle of suffering and violence creating more suffering and violence.
Excellent analysis! very thought provoking commentary on one of the best film series ever made.
Both installments are superb. Día del Soldado touches controversial ground. The strategy applied by US authorities to pin two cartels against each other is a great allusion to Uncle Sam’s interventionism and proxy war tactics throughout history. Also, Miguel’s depiction as a typical kid who is lured into crime, by his cousin, touches deeply as it presents a reflection of the romanticism toward the riches presented by crime in Mexico. I believe Miguel’s story is a loud commentary on how opportunities are perceived when a normal life appears to offer weak expectations. The ending is brutal, the protagonist becoming the teacher. Alejandro comes to peace with his shadow, doing what is necessary.
Do you really think that is logical that a guy who killed two little kids and a mother would care to teach some piece of **** criminal? Wtf man, that's why marvel doing so well, just dumb watchers everywhere. They just butchered all the character creation of the prequel, such a lazy and dumb writing.
With the way the 2nd movie ended, there should be a 3rd.
Without a doubt! S☠️III
Miguel didn't betray them since he really didn't have any connections/relationships with Alejandro and Isabel.
If they do go back to Kate in the third let them do what happenes after the first , then the fourth on new happenes next after the second. That would be nice .
He remembered Alejandro because of the police horn
Thanks for the awesome analysis but I respectfully have to disagree with the title...I love Taylor's scripts too but this was obviously touched by the studio as well. I don't like to use the language of BvS haters :D but the execution here was bad. The casting choice especially for kids and then the focus on them was terrible. I didn't buy one moment of these kids and that pulled me out of the experience a lot. The lack of realism comparing to Sicario felt awkward because they placed unnecessary characters and unrealistic situations into the plot just to make it look "bigger" and sometimes even "woker" ?! Like the Cynthia character that totally undermined Alejandro's and Matt's previous set up of people who don't need any permission for their actions. While in this movie, they were made very inferior to her and it felt very forced, like she was placed there as a "woman of strength" just to have a check. Kate's character never felt forced and was very realistic. Then, the beginning with the suicidal muslim guys felt pretty much out of place. And tons of other things...overall the whole movie felt just brutal for no reason, while the first felt rather very cold and gritty but in a good way - that was actually what kept you in front of the screen. In this, I never had a feeling of shock. And the funny thing is, I never analysed it like this before but I think actually quite lot of people understood these metaphors but the problem was, that it didn't feel natural like the first. And the biggest problem was probably the director choice. That's actually an issue when you are trying to build a "franchise" with the first movie being a masterpiece and then you change the director. I truly believe that Taylor's script was meant to be awesome but as it was directed, it just didn't felt that way even after watching it 4 times. I wish Taylor himself would've directed it - Wind River was awesome ! This movie, while had good ideas and I agree with your analysis, wasn't executed well and unfortunately it may mean that we won't see the 3rd part because it didn't make that much money as the studio wanted while quite a lot of people were looking forward for it. I still hope they will make the 3rd part but also hope they will find some really great director. Maybe David Mackenzie ? his and Sheridan's Hell or High Water was also awesome. Anyway, thanks a lot for the video !
Well said. I watched this whole video and as much as I liked it, I was constantly feeling like he’s polishing a turd. No disrespect intended but most aspects of this film were greatly inferior to the 1st one. In Sicario, Alejandro and Matt were ruthless killers with different motivations but nonetheless both were very efficient in that sense. Alejandro has no problem killing the 2 boys at the end of the movie but his conscience stops him from killing the girl. And same with Matt, he kills the pirate’s brother and is willing to kill the rest of them. Ruthless. But now when they have to kill the girl they both have develop a conscience or at least let it dictate their actions. It all just felt cliched and forced and a complete turnaround to the characters established in the first one.
The disection and analogy of the movie is absolutely brilliant!! I've watched both movies numerous times and this analogy made me see both movies in a whole different light. I love how you drew the analogy between the movie and religion. I'm beyond belief that both movies didn't win any awards!!?? I think the reason is because both movies are so factually correct and hard hitting that Hollywood didn't want to award them and shed light on drug cartels and human smuggling!!! The tear jerking moment for me was when Isabella cried out as Alejandro was shot knowing her savior, protector and friend was just killed. I think that in Sicario 3, Mat Craver will take Isabella to Kate Mercer to hide her and keep her safe. That is the only way I see Kate Mercer coming back for Sicario 3. So looking forward to the 3rd movie and I can see this franchise continuing on to Sicario 4. I look forward to seeing Isabella and Alejandro reunited! ❤️❤️❤️
Surprised you did not make any mention of the parallel between Alejandro burying his gear and “buying the hatchet”.
Great analysis! I had similar feelings: thought it was good but not as good as the first but on second viewing I saw to judge on its own merits. And I agree it's a great movie. Subbed!
For the life of me, I cannot understand why the police escort ambushed the convoy. I still don’t understand that whole scene.
Your analysis was really thought provoking. Something I acknowledged only at a subconscious level. Which begs the question on how these two films will culminate in the upcoming film Sicario: Capos.
Miguel wake of conscience saved his life when he decides to get out the trucks.
Thank you for the analysis, God bless !
very stimulating conversation
For a second film that is a little more straightforward, this is the second review/take of the film that isn't aligned with what the other reviewer I saw, said.
Not a negative or a dig but still has enough ambiguity to it that everyone has a different take on it.
For context, the other reviewer said this is an elseworld story, based on the fact that there were many drafts done for the first Sicario. Kind of like the Mad Max series
Finally watched this movie. When Alejandro was shot, I thought the pit he was in symbolized him in hell (or at least purgatory) after his rebirth or baptism at the farm. Then, at the end with Miguel, Alejandro is going to be Miguel's guide through hell...as if Miguel is a Dante like figure. Alejandro offers to make Miguel a Sicario, so it seems Alejandro is back in an evil state of mind (in hell). He will guide Miguel through hell to fulfill Alejandro's own ends. I think the conflict will come from whether Miguel can escape hell and find redemption. Will Alejandro continue to descend into hell, or will he find paradise?
Gonna have to rewatch this one. Great review. I feel like you just took us to church.
Great analysis thanks
The amount of Judea-Christian references in daily life never ceases to amaze me. Great analysis. Even from a secular point of view, I think you will have a much greater understanding of the world if you understand the scriptures.
The ending was too unbelievable to be overlooked. He bled out ×10. It became a cartoon after.
Yeah that was jarring for me too and broke my immersion honestly
They show the effects of the blood loss in his inability to drive well. A through and through in the cheek would bleed a good bit but wouldn't be fatal.
I thought the shirt over his head is what kept him from bleeding out honestly, and he started bleeding again when he came to and was wondering what happened to his teeth...He took a year off to get his jaw reconstructed and heal up.
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Haven't seen Sicario 2, but a very deep and interesting commentary/perspective. Makes me want to see it even more. Seemed a little long-winded, at first, but a very deep analysis. Well done!
Great analysis, enjoyed it very much
Thanks for making this video!
Great review and analysis! Maybe I’ll have to give the second film another chance
I loved the movie, but the ending could've been better. Alejandro is a genius when it comes to getting somewhere without being detected , it's part of his training and something he has perfected over his career.. So for him to rush using a plan that puts him in a big disadvantage with no out if something goes wrong doesn't make sense for his character. Especially having a missing teenager girl from a big cartel family.
He could've evaded border security easily, even if they issued a BOLO for him with every law enforcement agencies. This would've made more sense...Sneaking across the border through a river. The girl gets caught up in the river and ends up down stream,, Alejandro goes after her. He finds her washed up on the Mexican side of the river. Shortly after they are met by drug cartel drug traffickers. They question them about their identity. Drug traffickers make a call to the human smugglers to come pick them up, the boy who was in the car that almost hit Alejandro goes with a couple of men to pick them up which ultimately leads to Alejandro getting shot.
the deaf scene simple done