This solid sequel, with its focus on Mexican gangs and human trafficking, again makes for strong and engaging viewing. Characters are allowed to breathe and exist between the sharp punctuations of violence that drive the narrative, whilst the ethics of the US Government's covert manipulation of the situation makes for a morally and emotionally challenging experience. Inevitably, Brolin and Del Toro eat up every moment of their screen time, but the film interestingly counterpoints their story with the involvement of two teenagers, a Mexican cartel leader's daughter and the rise through the ranks of an ordinary kid, both impressively played. The narrative is effectively constructed, and although it might not have quite the same intensity as the first movie, Sicario 2 makes for powerful viewing.
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