By the same writer as the first, which I think saved the movie in the end. Don't watch expecting an exact continuation of characters from the first movie. Benecio del Toro did an incredible job carrying the movie along, offering a ton of acting with almost no dialogue. Isabela also did a superb bringing lots of character. [spoiler]the movie had a lull after Matt's team was ordered to clean up Alejandro, but was quickly saved by some more intense...not even action, but tension. Alejandro meeting the deaf local, was a very touching and surprisingly emotional scene, and it made me respect his character ten fold.[/spoiler] I absolutely loved how this film utilized silence, long pauses, intense stares and no dialogue almost more than it's predecessor. Overall, it captivated my attention (hard to do) completely, and had me quiet throughout the entire movie. I would totally recommend it, if you are able to translate the use of dialogue, but also the lack of dialogue as movie story.

This has the impossible task of living up the the original Sicario, which I think is a masterpiece. Yes, it is not as good as the first but I still enjoyed it a lot. Benicio del Toro is amazing. His character is still such a badass and steals the show. Josh Brolin is great too, we get more of the same quirky guy. We really miss Emily Blunt and that outsider presence. Without that it feels really dark. The story is good for the most part. I feel like there were some shortcuts made that didn't quite feel earned. The cinematography is good but can't quite live up to the first. I want a third Sicario and figure out a way to bring Emily Blunt back, please?

Not nearly as good as the first. A little up it's own hindside which moves from suspense to being kind of dull. 5/10

Glad to have a sequel of Sicario. Allthough first part was better, this still is worth watching to skip some time. Build-up was good, but the plot seemed rushed. So it can feel like a dissappointment.