Sicario-sequel Day of the Soldado moet het zonder regisseur van het eerste uur Denis Villeneuve, cameraman Roger Deakins en hoofdrolspeelster Emily Blunt stellen, maar volgens de Amerikaanse filmpers is er geen reden tot paniek.

Acteurs Benicio del Toro en Josh Brolin en scenarist Taylor Sheridan tekenden wel terug present en worden volop geprezen. Veel critici kijken zelfs al reikhalzend uit naar een derde deel.

Taylor Sheridan’s sequel Sicario: Day of the Soldado deepens the characters played by Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro in unexpected ways. Director Stefano Sollimo delivers. June 29.

— Anne Thompson (@akstanwyck) June 15, 2018

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO is, surprisingly, pretty awesome. Tense, gritty, and ends on a note where I want more. Benicio del Toro is amazing.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) June 15, 2018

Saw Sicario: Day of the Soldado last night. It's FANTASTIC. It's doesn't have the visual splendor of Villeneuve's first film, but Taylor Sheridan's screenplay is SUPERB. Film has unexpected heartbreaking moments and strong performances from Del Toro and Brolin. pic.twitter.com/SH5gGOQnvv

— Gregory Ellwood – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) June 15, 2018

Moreover, Soldado is VERY timely. There is little black and white on the border between Mexico and the US. It's a grey zone and Sheridan's script isn't afraid to go there. It's a dramatic thriller with something to say. Go see it, because I can't wait to see a third chapter.

— Gregory Ellwood – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) June 15, 2018

Moreover, SOLDADO should have been at CANNES either in or out of competition. I heard the festival wanted it, but the decision was made note to go even though Del Toro was Un Certain Regard jury prez. Would have been a strong critical kick off for them and much needed buzz.

— Gregory Ellwood – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) June 15, 2018

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Happy to report 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' is *extremely* well made and features fantastic performances from Josh Brolin and Benecio del Toro. As you might expect, Taylor Sheridan's screenplay is excellent. Really hope the film does well so they can complete the trilogy. pic.twitter.com/hLkly137jA

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) June 15, 2018

Dark doesn’t begin to describe SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO. It’s fucked up and I kinda loved it. Maybe not quite as much as the first film, but Brolin & Benicio are FIRE & Taylor Sheridan proves again why he’s one of the best writers in town. Not a perfect sequel but VERY badass

— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) June 15, 2018

Sicario 2 or Soldado or whatever we’re calling it is really amazing. Tense, thrilling, and surprising with solidly orchestrated set pieces and real emotion. It’s like “Clear and Present Danger” for a new generation (I mean that in a good way). And bring on part 3 (please). pic.twitter.com/wfMMlSfmEd

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) June 15, 2018

Bron: IndieWire