At the Movies: Sicario

Okay. I’ll admit that headline is a little misleading. Sicario isn’t so much “at the movies” as “included with your Prime membership.” Still, it’s a movie of definite interest to immprofs.

Here’s how IMDB summarizes the film: “An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.” That’s fair. It’s a border movie with a strong law enforcement bent.

The film offers beautiful cinematography of the Southern border – unique shots that I haven’t seen in other films. It also includes scenes of ports of entry that are unusually authentic. There’s even a small nod to mass deportations – with a scene involving busloads of deportees.

The movie is rated R and earns that rating in violence. It’s a fast-paced and thoroughly engaging watch.

-KitJ