What is the moral of Sicario?

In Sicario, the line that separates good and evil is meaningless. As the history of war has proven time and time again, though, sometimes the only way to combat the bigger threat is to get your hands dirty. However, when you cross that immoral line, it's impossible to come back.
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Is Sicario true story?

American Sicario is a true story based on the perspective of a real-life cartel boss. It follows Erik Vasquez, an American-born gangster who led his cohort on a death-dealing rampage to become the biggest gangster in Mexico.
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What does the ending of Sicario mean?

Adding to her dilemma is Alejandro (Benicio del Toro) and Graver's (Josh Brolin) cynical sense of morality. In the end, she lies that the investigation process was carried out legally. However, their actions do not bring an end to the cartel. Just Fausto and his men are replaced and new people take their place now.
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What was the point of Sicario 2?

Plot of the film

They plan to attack rival drug cartels together so that the drug cartels do not suspect the US government's involvement in the attacks and blame each other. Alejandro kidnaps a top kingpin's daughter in order to deliberately increase the tensions between the rival cartels.
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What happens to the kid at the end of Sicario 2?

The movie ends with him truly "free" - he's presumed dead by the CIA and so able to operate without any watching eye or oversight - but by making him a protector of Isabela (he even gives her the tracker, valuing her life over his), some of that anger and drive appears to have been put in question.
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Will there be Sicario 3?

In June 2018, prior to the release of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, producer Trent Luckinbill confirmed Sicario 3 was in development with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan toiling away on a potential story for the trilogy capper. For the uninitiated, Sheridan penned the screenplay for the first film and its sequel.
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Why do they call him Medellin in Sicario?

“Medellín” refers to a time when one group controlled every aspect of the drug trade, providing a measure of order that we could control.
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Why was Alejandro's family killed in Sicario?

Biography. Fausto Alarcón was one of the cartel bosses who ordered the execution of the family of attorney and hitman Alejandro Gillick, the other being Carlos Reyes, an unseen antagonist in the franchise and possible overall antagonist and Bigger Bad. Alejandro infiltrates Alarcón home, killing many guards on his way.
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Why is Sicario so good?

Terrorism, cartel violence, government malfeasance, and state-sponsored assassinations are the themes of Sicario, as they are themes of American global politics. That is why it is the best film of the 2010s. That and because it is an excellent movie.
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What happens to Kate in Sicario?

Specifically, Kate is sent to eradicate a drug cartel that was responsible for the deaths of her team members. Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin starred in Sicario alongside Blunt, and their performances were also praised.
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Is Sicario sad?

Troubling, sad and deeply compelling, this film succeeds on every level: story, performance, music and photography. But the subject and perspective are grim.
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Is American Sicario about El Barbie?

Synopsis. Based on the true story of America's most dangerous drug trafficker "La Barbie"; Edgar Valdez, drug lord and cartel leader, works with the Feliz brothers. He wants to prove himself and asks to be trusted with 2 million dollars' worth of cargo.
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Is Sicario unrealistic?

The movie "Sicario" may be entertaining, intense and successful, but it is not real in its portrayal of the El Paso and Juarez and the effects a subsiding drug cartel war had on the region, several moviegoers said Sunday after watching the film.
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What did Alejandro do to that guy in Sicario?

After entering the room, Alejandro makes a very strange and unexpected gesture by standing with his crotch in Guillermo's face, exacting sexual dominance. Two guys leave the room, but Matt stays. We know that Matt is ruthless, but due to the look of satisfaction on his face, it might be worse than we think.
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Did El Chapo and Escobar ever meet?

El Chapo: “Yes, I met him once at his house. Big house.”]
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Does the Medellín Cartel still exist?

Mystique surrounding the drug lord has grown since 1993, and endless myths have circulated. The Medellín Cartel no longer exists, nor does the cartel structure Escobar help to found, which involved controlling all the links in the drug chain from production to retail.
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How many deaths is Pablo Escobar responsible for?

He reportedly killed some 4,000 people, including numerous police officers and government officials.
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Are Guillermo del Toro and Benicio del Toro related?

No relation to filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, despite a popular misconception. Vocalist Macy Gray is one of his huge fans.
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Where was Sicario filmed?

Apart from Albuquerque, the Sicario movie has been shot in various locations on both sides of the US and Mexico border. According to IMDb, the movie has been shot in El Paso, Texas, Wild Pony Bar in Los Lunas, Corrales, 9620 Candelaria Road NE in the US.
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Is Emily Blunt in Sicario 3?

Although it features some of the same characters as Sicario, it's not really a sequel. Emily Blunt is conspicuously absent from the film, and along with a different director, there's a different kind of score after the composer Johan Johansson passed away, and Blunt, Villeneuve, and Johansson are all missed.
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What does Sicario mean in Mexico?

Sicario means hitman in Spanish and the word is most often used to describe the hitmen associated with the Mexican drug cartels.
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Who is the little girl in Sicario 2?

'Dora' Star Isabela Moner on Playing an All-Too-Rare Happy Teenager and the 'Sicario' Scene That Made Josh Brolin Cry. 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold' star Isabela Moner discusses what she's learned from her older co-stars, including an emotional moment she shared with Josh Brolin.
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What does Sicario mean in English?

noun. [ masculine ] /si'karjo/ hired assassin , hit man.
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