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'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' a timely film on terrorism, border issues
Sicario: Day of the Soldado takes place in North America but for Indonesian audiences, it might serve as a reminder of the recent Surabaya attacks.
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A still from 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado'. (Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc/File)
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em>Sicario: Day of the Soldado, starring Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin, is one of the most-anticipated action films of the year.
The first film in the franchise, Sicario, was released in 2015 and also stars Del Toro and Brolin. However, Sicario: Day of the Soldado is not heavily tied to its predecessor, allowing anyone to enjoy it.
Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film opens with issues we frequently see in the news today: terrorist attacks, human trafficking and the Mexico-United States border dispute.
After two terrorist attacks, the US government discovers that Mexican drug cartels are smuggling terrorists across the border.
So it turns to federal agent Matt Graver (Brolin), who comes up with the idea of starting a conflict between two Mexican drug cartels by kidnapping Isabel Reyes (Isabela Moner), the teenage daughter of a drug lord. As a "princess" with 30 servants, she is highly protected.
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For the mission, Graver reunites with melancholic hitman Alejandro (Del Toro), who specializes in Mexican cartels.
Miguel Hernandez (Elijah Rodriguez), a gang member, takes on a prominent role, adding conflict to the plot.
With Donald Trump's border policy in the spotlight, Sicario: Day of Soldado comes at the right time. Scriptwriter Taylor Sheridan brilliantly combines the worlds of drug cartels and government agencies, resulting in an action-packed film with a touch of politics.
For Indonesian viewers, the film's terrorist attack in Kansas reminds us of the recent attacks in Surabaya, particularly a scene that gruesomely presents the unfortunate fate of a mother and daughter.
In addition to the relevant issues the film takes on, it also presents solid performances from Del Toro, Brolin and the young actress Moner, who steals scenes with her emotional performance in which she transforms from an arrogant daughter of a drug lord to a vulnerable victim of a kidnapping.
Sicario: Day of Soldado is as advertised, making us chomp at the bit for the inevitable Sicario 3. (kes)
