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The film is written is by Taylor Sheridan, and unbelievably, it's his first produced screenplay.
He does, however, have a considerable track record as an actor in television, credited as 'Tayler' Sheridan, where he had long runs in the wonderful Veronica Mars and also The Sons of Anarchy. I wonder if the latter series — focused on a drug-running biker gang — might have led to this well researched and beautifully written film script.
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Although I tend to focus on the writer in these posts, full credit must also be given to Sicario's director, Denis Villeneuve, who has done a staggeringly good job. Villeneuve is a French Canadian and the only previous film I've seen of his was the glum but powerful Prisoners.
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Supporting her are Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro, both doing some of the best work of their careers.
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A serious, important and beautifully made film. Also, simply, a great thriller.
(Image credits: Exceptionally rich pickings and a fine selection of posters at Imp Awards.)
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