Sicario takes us into dark territory. Lies, betrayal, manipulations, and shady police work make up the heart of this story. It's all backed up by fantastic cinematography and incredible performances. What starts off as a look into the dark side of the war on drugs, quickly turns into a brutal revenge flick where no one is the hero. As with the director's previous works, the reason things are so enjoyable is because the characters are so incredibly human. Broken and willing to resort to violent means to get what they want, but human nonetheless. Sicario is simply an excellent thriller. There are perhaps some pacing issues here and there, but for the most part everything is up to par. It's a great, mature story that's sure to entertain. Particularly if you've enjoyed Villeneuve's other works.