Why Does Matt Save Isabela?
Matt leads a task force to take out him and Isabela.
For Matt, this is both a relief and a horror.
The rules exist for the illusion of protection, but what he does exists beyond them.
The President loses confidence and everything crumbles.
How Alejandro Survived
Is Alejandro A Changed Man At The End Of Sicario 2?
What Does Alejandro Want With Miguel?
he asks, then closes the door.
Even for the frank presentation ofSicario2, this is a highly ambiguous note to end on.
In Sicario: Day of the Soldado, FBI agent Matt Graver joins forces with assassin Alejandro Gillick when a the war between drug cartels along the US-Mexico border reaches a tipping point. Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin reprise their roles from Denis Villeneuve’s first movie, but Stefano Sollima replaces the original movie’s director.
Even for the frank presentation ofSicario2, this is a highly ambiguous note to end on.
This mission is the real overarching narrative, and now the titular hitman has truly been set loose.
The interesting hook forSicario 3, though, is the reintroduction of Kate Mercer.
The two movies have brought two very different people much more ideologically close than they ever thought possible.
That relationship and potential clashes or partnerships are just as exciting as a gang war.
That’s mainly because the message is less clear-cut, and so the movie struggles to fully define itself.
Matt crossed the line to protect Isabel, which could lead to punishment from his take-no-prisoners commanding officers.
The narrative and ending ofSicario 2were singled out by multiple critics as being highlights of the 2018 movie.
The longterm reasoning behind the decision is clear enough.
How Likely Is Sicario 3?
Unfortunately, with no movement on the sequel,Sicario 3may never happen in any form.
