How Far Would You Go?

Ah, mi amigo, Todays video looks at the tale of 'Sicario' and Alejandro's quest for revenge. So grab a White Monster, Pop a Zyn and we'll dissect this wild ride of people soup, shootouts, and revenge.
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00:00 How far would you go for revenge?
00:35 What the heck are we doing here?
01:22 Plz Sub
01:45 2015
02:40 history of cartel
07:57 Characters
16:32 Welcome to Juarez
19:10 Americana Pipedream
19:39 Welcome back to Juarez
21:32 Torturing Guillermo
23:03 Goal of the Mission
24:10 The plan
25:03 Alejandro Gillick
26:54 Jon Bernthal
29:05 Tunnel Raid Scene
30:48 Lead up to Boss
32:36 Kates Gag Order
33:39 Sicario 2
35:26 Matt Graver
36:40 Alejandro Character Arc
37:49 Cartels Leaders Daughter
38:25 PMC
39:03 Secretary of Defense
39:58 Alejandros Change of Heart
42:35 Sicario 3?
43:14 How far would you go?
"Sicario" is a tense and gripping thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve, released in 2015. The film follows Kate Macer, an idealistic FBI agent played by Emily Blunt, as she is recruited by a mysterious government task force to combat the escalating drug war along the U.S.-Mexico border. The team is led by the enigmatic and morally ambiguous Matt Graver, portrayed by Josh Brolin, and the shadowy Alejandro Gillick, played by Benicio del Toro. As Kate delves deeper into the world of covert operations, she becomes increasingly entangled in a web of moral ambiguity, violence, and deception.
One prominent theme in "Sicario" is the blurred line between good and evil, as the characters navigate a morally complex landscape. The film challenges traditional notions of justice and explores the consequences of engaging in brutal tactics to combat ruthless cartels. The tension is heightened by the morally ambiguous nature of the characters, particularly Alejandro, whose motives are shrouded in mystery and whose actions raise ethical questions throughout the narrative.
The movie also explores the impact of the drug war on individuals and societies on both sides of the border. It depicts the harsh realities faced by those caught in the crossfire, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict. The cinematography, characterized by hauntingly beautiful landscapes and intense action sequences, adds to the film's atmosphere of suspense and unease. "Sicario" is a thought-provoking and intense thriller that delves into the complexities of the war on drugs and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of justice.

[@thorsenst]

One of the important things to understand about Alejandro is that he doesn't work for the CIA. He works with the CIA. His actual employers are the Colombian Cartels who have CIA connections and mutual antipathy for the Mexican Cartels. He is an actual Sicario. That's why the film is titled Sicario.

[@SuLu_B]

I would say it's one of the most important things about the movie in general, because without that, a huge motivator for Emily Blunt's character is removed (her disdain for Brolin and Del Toro). She signed up on principle to destroy the cartels only to find out that she's being used in order to play political chess. It also adds a dose of cynical realism to be reminded that our government has done shit like this before and will continue to.

[@Imakebootysclap]

not according to the movie, they make it pretty clear that he pretends to work for anyone that will unleash him but at the end of the day takes orders from no one.

[@gastari429]

​@@Imakebootysclapyeah, idk how much of a lone wolf, john wick, rambo type guy you are, you still need money to buy weapons, bullets for them and gear

[@niroracoon2981]

Yeah It's been a while since I've watched Sicario, and I was kinda confused in the video, I thought him being a lawyer was just a cover up. He was in cartel and Mexicans killed his family. Can someone type the full story about Alejandro? Who is he actually?

[@scottishd0g87]

​@@niroracoon2981 he was a lawyer but now he works for anyone who will unleash him against the Mexican cartels.

[@davecallister8251]

The ATF might know of some UMP45s or MP7s in Mexico.

[@yuvarlanamayabiliyorum]

This is deadly good

[@2FAST_4U]

The government gave them to the cartel

[@Least_intelegent_male]

I’m sure the government knows plenty about the weaponry in Mexico legal or otherwise

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

Yeah they sent them there!

[@jmmartin7766]

I hear "Fast and Furious" was a lame show

[@simontide6780]

Sicario 3 should be Glasses Guy origin story. Everyone would stoke to see that.

[@kfedyanks]

Just watch ‘Burn Notice’

[@crisdlcruz145]

My name is Michael Westen and i used to be spy

[@TaraConti]

The character is totally Michael! Loved Burn Notice!

[@TheDudeAbides1776]

He was locked up in Corcoran State Prison under the nickname "Bottles".

[@robwoodring9437]

​@TheDudeAbides1776 Yeah Bottles got out, was recruited by Cable for these cartel jobs, then tried the "good guy spy" life where he got betrayed and had to pal up with Ash before the whole chainsaw-arm phase.

[@relemasters88]

Reminds me of a quote from the Vince Flynn CIA clandestine service character, Mitch Rapp. “I don’t believe in revenge. I choose retribution. Revenge is more wild, less calculated...deeply personal. Retribution is a punishment that is morally right and fully deserved.” Roughly.

[@MisterLongShot_Official]

Rapp is my spirit animal.

[@WaldoIsMissing]

Some people plan revenge for years, maybe even decades. So part of that, at least, is incorrect.

[@colinmclean2409]

Medellin

[@ryucartel351]

@@WaldoIsMissing Imagine spending your life letting someone hijack and squat inside your mind like that... One of the more dangerous and self destructive feminine tendencies that many men sadly possess, and even glorify in their confusion. If you need to get revenge on somebody, that means YOU already f*cked up somewhere along the way first.

[@whereswaldo5740]

There is such a thing as righteous indignation and justice.

[@QUIROPTEROHOLLOW]

Funny thing: they filmed Sicario here in the outskirts of Mexico City, because they did NOT want to risk filming anywhere near the US-Mexico border, SPECIALLY Ciudad Juárez.

[@Lorentz_Driver]

@@ReubenPastramiJust so you know: The period goes before the end quotation mark.

[@d00mEr88]

They did film parts of the film in El Paso, near the border. You can clearly see a "Church" on top of a hill, which is famous due to a urban legend saying that a witch lives there. Also my family lives at the bottom of the hill.

[@samworley5613]

​@@Lorentz_Drivercrazy...I was taught if you put a single word in quotations, the period follows the quotation mark. I just looked it up and you are correct. I've been lied to half my damn life...

[@GoonerVen]

forget the actual border cities and go 20km back... not tijuana but playa rosarito.... etc. that's where they really ground stage

[@caulinleach9693]

​@@Lorentz_Driver Just letting you know you made a few grammatical errors, it should be "before the end OF THE quotation markS".

[@reliablethreat23]

One thing I need to clerify for all my non-Spanish speaking brothers and sisters out there is the part where Alejandro sneaks up on the cartel members exiting the car during the highway shootout scene. The subtitles read "In peace. In peace." That is NOT what Alejandro is saying! He's actually saying "Compas! Compas!" Which is short for "Compadre" which basically means "fellas". He's basically saying "Fellas! Fellas!" while trying to defuse the situation. Just wanted to clear that up. Carry on.

[@fithychupacabra]

The second time I watched it I had subtitles on and when I seen that I was like that's not right

[@Afterthought_]

he was saying “Con Paz”, not "Compa"

[@snidely_whiplash]

He's saying con paz, not compas. lol It was his way of letting them know what they were doing and simultaneously saying it's not worth it, bud. Also, compa is more like a friend, a familiar term of endearment. Not so much a random fella.

[@joshrodriguez238]

@@snidely_whiplashdepends on context but with strangers calling someone compa singular and compas plural it could come off less polite as trying to make it feel like he’s apart of them. I heard compas not con paz

[@snidely_whiplash]

@joshrodriguez238 This shall be the great movie debate of sicario, apparently lol. The "Con paz, compa dispute". As far as the use of compa. I see the line you're going after with use. I could see someone taking exception to a stranger calling them compa.

[@ArcLight726]

My favorite exchange is right before Alejandro goes to “waterboard” the Cartel Lieutenant, he runs into his former lawyer buddy in the hallway, who tells him “I’m sorry for what happened to you.” It’s easy to assume he meant what happened with Alejandro’s family, until you see him smoke the entire cartel boss’s kids. Upon further reflection, maybe that’s what he really meant, the monster that grief turned him into. I love double meanings like that.

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

AMAZING COMMENT

[@alexoman177]

Wow. That was really astute. Even if it wasn't intended by the film's story staff, it's a powerful interpretation. I totally wouldn't have put that together in a million years.

[@EmmaEquinox]

I really like this take

[@uuuultra]

what?

[@ashroskell]

Secario is a trick movie. We are meant to think it’s Kate’s story, but it’s actually Alejandro’s story all along, as seen through Kate’s eyes. Kate tells us Alejandro’s tale from the point of view of an honest cop, shocked and ultimately broken by the experience. That’s why it’s a great movie.

[@PolenarTactical]

Amazing video, watched it all in one sitting. If you're accepting recommendations i would love to hear your take on The Way of the Gun, it's one of my favourites 😊

[@charlessalmond7076]

Bad Ass Movie! BAM! Good choice sir!

[@PolenarTactical]

@@charlessalmond7076 i saw it as a kid and instantly loved it!

[@Steelboots47]

Hell yes! Love that movie

[@jacobbaxter5901]

Best movie

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Going to watch it tonight thank ms for the recommendation

[@TheDankCat127]

Part of what makes this movie clever is the fact that it’s a story about Alejandro, but told from Kate’s (Emily Blunt) perspective. It was a creative way for the narrative keep its cards close to the chest until the big reveal at the end. I watched this one recently on one of my streaming services and it quickly became one of my favorites as well.

[@TheRealSpicySucc]

It was great that they showed from her perspective. It’s basically us the naive viewer entering a hell hole

[@joshuadrumm1814]

There was a video breakdown that Larry vickers did on his channel of this film. When they introduced the delta operators he pointed out that the actors were most likely taught by seals advisors due to their kit, mainly that they were using drop leg holsters vs low riding holsters, and the overall movements and tactics used.

[@MaximGhost]

For those who don't know (or forgot), Vickers was Delta.

[@terminator9099]

You mean drop leg Vs belt holster ?

[@joshuadrumm1814]

@terminator9099 not sure the technical name, it is a belt holster but it sits lower to allow an easier draw

[@stevecohen34]

It’s a low ride belt holster, they should sit right under your plate carrier armor enough to draw without hitting your armor. A drop leg is literally a “holster dropped down to your leg.”

[@freedomseeds4713]

Team guys in the navy aren't running drop-leg holsters. Vickers clearly hasn't been keeping up with the teams since his day.

[@chadwickbasedman2387]

One thing that makes Sicario so good is how plausible and grounded it really is. Based on the events in the movie and what occurs, it would be reasonable for the US government to respond the way it does in the movie. The characters within the movie are the little gears in the big machine.

[@S.Collins]

I absolutely love Taylor Sheridan's early work Sicario 1%2, Wind River, and Hell or High Water are my favorite movies

[@adrianestrada9799]

Hell or High Water. Thumbs up.

[@billcarson9320]

The English speaking kind hearted Comanche are my favorite 😂

[@habibifather7681]

​@@adrianestrada9799 hell yeah!!

[@reillycassel3574]

God bless Walmart for selling them all together for $5

[@jts0221]

Wind River was an absolute banger, @Admin do a video on that one next

[@connorpickens7523]

Plate carrier off: Admin does your taxes. Plate carrier on: Admin does your "taxes".

[@BeingFireRetardant]

The Auditor is the last man you ever want to see...

[@spacecowboy1438]

More like collects your "taxes." Bro is cool but he's a redcoat.

[@jogingeorge4885]

Something I noticed about the scene on the plane when Alejandro woke up looking shocked; his hand shook as if he were tied to the chair he was sleeping in. He was reliving his family's murder. He was tied to a chair and made to watch it. Holy Fucking Shit!!!

[@mohammedashian8094]

Ya know it’s funny you should mention that because in the original script when Alejandro was the main character and the focus of the film before Denis and benicio did the smart thing by doing the less is more shtick and changed it from being just a generic revenge movie, there was a flashback scene of what you were saying about his wife and daughter

[@caesarstokes5683]

19:03 Please note that the 2015 Sicario movie may be taking place in the mid 2000's. Take a look at the Tahoe Convoy. Also refer to the kits and weapon mods. Also the fashion. Alejandros glasses etc. Fast forward to the second movie and everyone looks much older. Newer kits. Newer cars. Better tech. Modern fashion. Matt also states how the first method dint work when he was getting briefed by SECDEF. He stated that the game has changed from drugs to people (People modern day, Drugs up until late 2010's). I think these specific reasons is why the "drip" isnt good in 2015 Sicario. It's because people were still rocking beefy kits and Milspec M4's with older Eotechs/Aimpoints. Nobody was on the FAST gear trend yet. Please tell me if im wrong. Just a theory. @administrativeresults

[@Romanus-]

That’s a solid point. If it was early 2000’s the baggy gear might make a little more sense

[@Dregkar]

Yeah I always got the impression that this movie took place somewhere between 2005-2010, the gear would make sense then.

[@nobodyspecial1852]

That was my take, GWAT in Iraq 04-07 we had chunky gear. Aside from fast companies and recon passing through, most of us looked like shit. Brand new A4s, ACOGs and PEQ2s and Interceptor Vests with ultra heavy plates.... AT4s and torn up saws way past their service life. I don't know if the NVGs or the plates were the worst part but it wasn't good, gen 1 SAAPIs were retarded and the NVGs were 14 or 7Bs and the bulk were the cyclops that ruined both eyes for one narrow picture. Oh brand new boots that were slick on the bottom, that was great when wading through street sewage in "underprivileged areas".

[@Excalibur01]

Maybe but that Daniel defense rifle was not mid 2000s era

[@mynameisnotbob6369]

But some of the d boys have magpul rails and also in the mid 2000s they would be wearing lbt or eagle industries vests instead of the offbrand crye vests also they would wear those mich helmets and spray deasert painted pro tec helmets (rarley the seals did it more) instead of the ops core helmet also seen in the nvg scene also they would mostly wear aor1 and dcu camo they wore raid mod bdu tops crye g1 tops and crye ac uniforms but in the movie they wore offbrand airsoft multicam acu uniforms and the nvgs are off completely delta was using dual tube nvgs in the 90s nothing really alludes to it being in the 2000s other than the basic sopmod m4s used in the movie but delta was already using 416s by then

[@Llama_Lamp]

I work in casino security for southern Nevada/Northern Arizona. Only in the last few years have we becomes armed security. An increase in drug use and related violence has made it necessary and it surprises a lot of the guests. Just a couple weeks ago we had a group of people squatting in a room with multiple baggies of assorted drugs, including fentanyl. The world is changing faster and faster each day.

[@Low12Sun]

Stay safe fam. I armed security too.

[@GamerMarine89]

So... is it true? Do yall know when we're armed? And do you not care as long as we are not "scaring the hoes"

[@cerebralfirearms]

“Why are we talking about Sicario?” Because it’s one of the most banger films of the last 10 years. Yaaaaaaasssss

[@m4hunt3r47]

just watched it yesterday, and i hope i forget about it, to watch it for the first time again

[@motorbass69]

Based…

[@shawnfurness]

They did have a spin off show for Steve. It was called "Burn Notice" and it was possibly the coolest show ever. Steve's real name is actually Michael Weston, he was obviously operating under an alias during the events of Sicario!

[@DawnKing]

You can’t be serious

[@shawnfurness]

@@DawnKing Hahaha what? It makes perfect sense! They're basicly the same person!

[@Nonnormalnorm]

Burn Notice was a great 2010’s show.

[@pewtuber243]

I was waiting for someone to catch this. Haha.

[@gutspraygore]

I grew up watching Magnum PI as a kid and loved Burn Notice as an adult because it had the same vibe. lol. Took me back.

[@icynothottv6015]

love your Jeffery Donovan / Steve Forsing outfit. Admin always rocking great fits

[@aiden6022]

“Hey your mom called again”

[@jacobmueller9227]

Also, Private Joker gets drafted into Vietnam, rises all the way to SecDef. What a career...

[@duncasaur5074]

In-between these events he also becomes the leader of an MK ultra program with super powered children in Stranger Things this man gets around

[@charlessalmond7076]

Y'all over there thinking Oswald shot Kennedy. Somebody heard laughter from the grassy knoll.

[@patfetizanan5055]

Your forgot he was also high school state champion wrestler dating his family’s gorgeous 10-15 year older than him gorgeous woman house guest.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

And the pilot of Memphis Belle...

[@wheelman8637]

Meanwhile, Pvt Cowboy becomes owner of the Boston Red Sox.

[@sarmedic8401]

Fun fact: the CAG operator on the Shwarzkopf PSD is actually not Mike Vining but another gent by the name of Bill Cronin who spent 15 years in the unit.

[@JBirdBobbyJ]

"That's hot!" -Will Smith

[@timtomthekiwi]

annoys me every time and only reflects poorly in the info in the video

[@Gamfluent]

Anytime revenge is brought up one must remember You can choose to live a life without revenge and shouldn’t be condemned for it, however don’t condemn someone who wants to get it

[@QuixoticCowboy]

I always understood that Alejandro is killing the family to break the cycle of vengeance. If he leaves the kids alive they will just grow up to avenge their dad, and Alejandro obviously knows the lengths that vengeance will drive people too.

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

Sicario 1 was legendary. They did an amazing job immersing you into the world. The sequel was more of a classic hollywood action, for the sake of action, movie. REVIEW DEN OF THIEVES!!!

[@moss8702]

Den of thieves was a great plot but Gerard Butler and his guys had the worst plot armor ever

[@The_Assassin_of_The_Gray]

Den of Thieves: "Better Value, No Frills" Heat we have at home [Made in Chy-NAH]

[@CP281]

Sicario 1 is like "Alien", Sicario 2 is like "Aliens"

[@willtowell4636]

i fuckin love den of thieves! surprisingly not many people have seen it.

[@NGsaurus]

@@willtowell4636dude Then of Thieves is a cheap copy of Heat. The only thing I liked about it was the gunfight at the beginning and at the end

[@mOOOp42]

Admin you may not be able to find a UMP 45 buried under the Arizona sun but knowing the city well, I almost guarantee there's a few Draco's out there under the sand.

[@bunk95]

What about in the…Narcan? No ones going to be doing or possess whats marked Narcan willingly. There on display in government marked buildings near me, you?

[@jjdelany8130]

Burn notice guy is one of my favorite characters in the franchise, he's the guy who don't ask questions and just works

[@Marky_78]

Interesting perspective r.e. the Delta gear breakdown…however as the team are operating incognito they wouldn’t want to look ‘Delta’ with all the Gucci kit. Hence they’d probably be running kit that doesn’t scream ‘top tier’ government unit? IDK just my opinion

[@andrews2990]

Just… no. All wrong.

[@m4a1_delta66]

they Look like Tier 1 fucking Operators , think of Us Navy Seal and a green beret ? there squared away and funded and there tier 2 SOF , if they got Quad Nods and look sexier than a Sof element , seals , Sarcs , Eod , swccs, Rangers , green berets , Pjs if they look better than those guys there tier 1s 😂 but sometomes it woilf be the last guy in the room youd auspect hea a deadly elite assasin

[@m4a1_delta66]

If its Multicam or Woodland its either Army or USAF smus if its A0R2 Its USMC If its marpat or A0R1 its /Navy/ seals /Navy /Devgru

[@nextcaesargaming5469]

I honestly hope I never have to answer the question. Revenge is ugly, but it can also be an unavoidable temptation.

[@twobob8585]

Justice is no substitute for revenge.

[@handroids1981]

There is no justice in this life, there can only be vengeance.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Justice can be attained though highly methodical vengeance. (There will always be a price to pay)

[@donmallard2141]

There is no justice, Just Us!

[@RighteousJ]

True criminal justice only exists in a monoculture without corruption. Even our rudimentary concept of "justice" in the United States functionally amounts to the victim(s) of a crime literally paying - through taxes - for the offending party to be placed in a glorified version of "time out". In the real world - full of plea deals and activist players in the judicial system - justice can only be achieved through more direct means. That being said, I already know exactly what I would do should some degenerate take my wife and son from me; what the movie depicts here isn't even in the same ballpark. It helps to fear neither God, Satan, nor any man.

[@KarlHungus.]

Made my family watch it while rained in one day on vacation. Paused it every time someone got up. They were like "you don't have to stop it". And I was like "No, we'll wait"... I get serious about making others watch quality flicks in their entirety. This vid is greatly appreciated.

[@aidenarkham]

Lol I hate when people do that when you're showing them a film, or they're in their phone. So annoying.

[@LateNightRewrites]

"You don't have to stop it" "And you don't have to disrespect Benicio Del Toro by giving into your bodily urges ever 5 minutes but here we are"

[@bigpapastreetzblackfellaz9776]

See, another example of not all heros wear capes. Good man

[@powerlink_provider]

​@@aidenarkhami would just turn off the movie,its highly disrespectful and shows somebody dont care about the movie and your taste. But i dont hangout with people that dont share my interests anyway except women (pump and dump)

[@PeachDragon_]

They're rude and childish​@@aidenarkham

[@ncarbaja6]

This movie was so underrated and was phenomenal. Vickers actually does a break down on realism of this movie. Appreciate doing another break down brother man!

[@PROPHET42]

the main thing with Alejandro gillick is that his life was so torn apart by the cartel that his mind stopped thinking about civilian life . he took his life and his main story is not working 9-5 and living the normal life , but to find and eliminate every enemy by his own ethos . its like creating a monster and unleashing him on the ones that made him that monster . look about his moral code , there is no right or wrong there is a clear goal . even after he took down the cartel boss he continued on to finish off everything they represent . --- the reason he cleaned out his family is that without emotions or moral involved he knows that the enterprise will live on with his family so he killed the entire wolf pack .

[@Panzermech]

Revenge is like a path in the woods, sometimes you get lost along the way.

[@dorreyeet1529]

It’s a complex beast it doesn’t care who it bites

[@evans9748]

The Steve Forsing show already happened, and was caller 'Burn Notice' lol

[@axlefoxe]

On the subject of morality, i know a guy who lived some very similar things to alejandro, but he went the other path, and built a new family and now his profession is one of healing pain. The life he lost and the tragedy of losing a family didnt stop him, and now, with a new family and countless people blessed by what he does in very tangible ways. He arguably defeated a much hard beast to conquer, the man is a hero. I find it an interesting parody.

[@thomashopkins9854]

I watched the first twenty minutes of this video and then stopped to watch BOTH Sicario movies back to back before I finished this. Glad I did. Excellent films!

[@SmokeEater509]

Idk why but cartel movies are always bangers. Sicario 1&2, A Man Apart, Man on Fire... Triple Frontier had so much potential but they goofed up the plot

[@parzavaal5335]

Ough I love triple frontier sm

[@SaintJohnYT]

Fun fact, Steve did have his own show. After the events of Sicario he got burned by the CIA and had to spend his 'retirement' in Florida dealing with his mother.

[@MisterLongShot_Official]

Hahaha

[@TheHlewagastiR]

Burn notice, fantastic series!

[@ckennedy444]

Haha great

[@stryker1624]

Love how in depth you went with this. The extra info and context is great.

[@IpsissimusBoz]

one point you didnt touch on with how hardcore steve was is when they watched alejandro get shot from the blackhawk (because they were going to smoke him themselves) you can see how it fucked with matt and steve just says "cool saved us the work" and isn't bothered at all.

[@EmmaEquinox]

Steve Farsing is a ride or die homie

[@CGJ703]

An interesting exchange from the first one was at the end when Alejandro tells Kate she needs to move to a small town where the law still matters. Kind of encapsulates her philosophy as an idealist

[@cjvipinosa3328]

I like the subtle hint of colors Kate was in the lit side of the room While Alejandro was in the dark side It shows their differences Kate is an honest law enforcer and Idealist While Alejandro was once a honest prosecutor Who became a sicario because of what happened to his family.

[@Burkholder1994]

Honestly Jeffrey Donovan( Steve Forsing) is what drew me to this movie. Grew up watching Burn Notice, granted it had it's faults, but was overall a good series. Jeffrey Is a great actor who's gone through struggles.

[@hob976]

I always wondered if that was worth watching. Think it holds up?

[@Bucky1836]

​@@hob976 its a fun ride

[@zachrohler1047]

It's a good spy show. Dudes basically mcgyver but with spy shit. ​@@hob976

[@CatsOverdrive]

First saw him on, what would eventually became my most fave war film; When Trumpets Fade. So it's an odd surprise to stumble onto him seeing movies like Sicario 1 & 2, and Wrath of Man.

[@Burkholder1994]

@@hob976 I enjoyed it. It has it's flaws, but most shows do. It got very dark towards the end.

[@GrayTheDoggo]

before he even started talking i was like "oh he looks like that one guy from sicario" and not even a few seconds later.. love it

[@12345678927164]

10:20 that is a very interesting use of particular stock footage right there. How interesting.

[@msims-yq3yd]

This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve done, admin. I watched another YT video a few days ago about Sicario, basically detailing the fact that Alejandro is the protagonist, even though the majority of the story is told from Kate’s perspective. I like the bar scene where Kate meets Shane, mainly because of the song playing in the background, Half Empty by Keith Gattis. ‘There’s somethin bout the whiskey, it goes down good with Haggard songs, yeah this glass might be half empty, oh but it won’t be for long”. Great tune that I can’t find streaming anywhere. Nice job again, admin.

[@martincolvill5453]

I live vicariously through these movies. As one who worked undercover in the "War On Drugs" you have no idea how much I wanted to go full Scicario. Alas, I admit we have lost this war. The state I live in has essentially decriminalized the very drugs I was trying to get off the streets. It was very frustrating. But, I enjoyed these movies and others. Being a grandfather I am trying to influence my grandchildren the best I can. Two are in college across the country so don't have much contact with them but one is close, and young. His parents are anti-gun but I've been given permission to teach him! He got a Red Ryder for Christmas. He loves helping me reload. Maybe there is hope.

[@M.RQ.Mittag910]

Hold fast pops, don't despair or give up all hope on the youth (at least not yet anyways); I see stuff happening all the time, almost every single day which not only greatly frustrates, confuses and/or discourages me, but most of all, leaves me with the strong feelings of very little to virtually no hope or optimism for our newer, up & coming younger generation(s)... but every now & then I come across someone such as yourself, and that, coupled with how I raise my kids and now seeing how they're turning out, are the very things that leave me optimistic & positive that there is perhaps still valid hope for us & them... stay steady, keep doing exactly what you're doing... that's all guys like us really can do. Oh and btw... the very first "firearm" I ever got as a kid, and subsequently got for my son when he was old enough, was precisely that sir: a Red Ryder .177 cal lever-action BB gun. Ahh... a man after my own heart! Stay frosty, and Semper Fi sir. Weapons Free

[@waddadawd]

The war on drugs was doomed from the start. There’s no way to police morality, people want what they want. As long as there is demand there will be a cartel

[@stillcantbesilencedevennow]

Sounds like the "parents" are some card carrying dingleberries. Sorry, not sorry. Guns are tools, and nothing more. If theyre anti-gun, they better be anti-sword, anti-axe, anti-baseball bat, anti-hatchet, anti bow and arrow, etc. Sorry, probably one of them is your kid, but i refuse to let my children ve qeak or ignorant. If they wish to bot own a gun? Thats on them, and i will give them an earful over it. But to be literally "anti-gun"? Id have major issues with that. I cant expect my 40lb daighter to beat up 40lb boys in her class, i should expect her to beat em up wheb shes 120 and theyre 250+? Gun rigthts are womens rights. Guns are the ONLY thing that has actually kept america safe from invasion until this recent "passive" invasion thats being done. I mean f*ck, in the 80-90s you could afford to be anti-gun, there was a good chanc nothing bad will happen to you. Nowadays? Nah. Im not letting my family drop off like that. And if someone should happen to hurt them at some point, it will get handled one way or another.

[@richlozano9932]

Love this new addition to your channel. I could listen to you and the unsub guys talk about movies all day. The breakdown was great! Keep this rolling.

[@Hobgoublin]

Thinking Kate is annoying in Sicario is weird to me personally, i feel she is too naive yes but that is her role, a straight honest cop being confronted with the harsh reality of the drug war. Loved the video regardless!

[@alexoman177]

Agreed.

[@waddadawd]

Exactly, she’s representative of the naivety of believing the system is right and just, when in reality behind the curtain the government is just as evil, ruthless, and disgusting as the cartels. It’s the dream of a wise noble system versus the ugly reality

[@leftbumper4548]

Totally agreed

[@911skull]

You are doing such a great job. Looks like, your movie reviews are getting better than your gun reviews. Besides, the love and emotion you put into both of them is really incredible. It’s obvious you’re just doing what you really want to do. All the best for you and your family. Sending my deepest respect to you from Germany.

[@SamMurphyHSV]

I like these cinephile results on the channel and enjoy your reviews. Still administrative as always too!

[@brettbeato4774]

Heat, Den of Thieves and Sicario are my Top 3 non-military “shooting” movies

[@Gard3nGnom3]

Really appreciate the video! not the normal style for the channel but awesome to watch! I would love more of this type of video

[@poprostujanek1014]

10:16 Thank you Admin I didn't even know I needed that.

[@g8eddie372]

Admin, I can't believe you got Jeff Donovan to host this episode. You're really making a name for yourself, and drawing great talent. Keep up the good work.

[@ninjawizard4565]

Awesome video! I would love to see more of these breakdowns in the future.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

I love the detailed history and facts you add to the Situational explanation.

[@bluemarauder6997]

heres something fun to do.. watch "end of watch" then "sicario" then "triple frontier" then "sicario: day of the soldado" in that order. you're welcome! it makes for a unique kind of anthology series.

[@notesfromthebunker6250]

I love the discount Mike Vinning look.

[@rossariotrimboli]

Banging video. I have no idea how I missed this one. Great review, AR.

[@TheBranchez]

Love the video man! It is so interesting to see a gun guy talking about movies. Guns and movies. Please keep 'em coming! Great work.

[@KingRavenfilms]

As someone who lived in El Paso around the time, that is what we call another day in the neighborhood 😊 Great video by the way. Steve is a forever vibe.

[@capnstewy55]

Sicario is based.

[@Agent_Missouri]

I really enjoy these longer format deep dives. I drive a truck for a living so the longer the content I can listen to the better!

[@harrylockheed79]

This video is BY FAR, one of the most interesting videos you have ever put out!

[@johnosborne1873]

Men are either 300 bros or Sicario bros - we NEED more movies like these!! MEN ROCK!

[@rayn86616]

Steve forsing character is based off William F. "Bill" Cronin III who is in the picture of security detail during Operation Desert Storm. He began his career with the United States Army serving with Special Forces units, including close to 15 years with Delta Force. Mike vinning also stated this, sorry to poke holes love your content

[@arighteousname5882]

Thank you for saying this as well. I've comment this same thing. Cronin gets mistaken for Vinny I feel because they both look un assuming and not intimidating. Although Mike was on the ground during desert storm he was not part of Schwarzkopf's security detail.

[@save2a4all]

Cronin has dark black hair, Vining has sandy hair... But wear glasses and they get confused. It's the Clark Kent / Superman trick. They definitely look different in facial features too... And Vining smiles more.

[@johnpa9326]

Love these movie reviews! Keep up the great content 💪🏽

[@gutspraygore]

When promotional material came out for Sicario 2 I had zero expectations that it would be any good. The trailers made it look like a formula action movie and cash grab. I watched it anyway and, while it was not as good as the first, it was waaay better than I expected. Worth it, imo.

[@TheJazzGuy75]

I fucking love the Sicario movies. I personally think the gear discrepancies were fixed more in the next movie as gun culture became more mainstream. Also side note about Mike Vinning, that picture of the Operators doing PSD around the helicopter is actually not him, just another guy who looked like him. Vinning and his friend Dennis Wolfe are considered the fathers of Special Operations EOD. Vinning is also, as far as I know, the only EOD tech to have a combat infantryman badge since when he came back to Delta, he changed his job in order to be promoted in the unit. All in all, great video my man, hope you do more of these!

[@odinsrensen7460]

30:15 - CIA: "We are here to stop evil." And that's where the movie loses me. Can't suspend that much disbelief.

[@davidfields5627]

These breakdowns are excellent! I watch movie breakdowns from channels which that is all they do, and these exceed the quality of those. Keep these going!

[@NandoFojo]

Cool, now I have to rewatch Sicario again. Thanks for the reminder Admin!

[@paulkelk5142]

loving the the overview videos I'm just wondering if it would be possible for you to cover 13 Hrs: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, keep up the good work bro

[@ES90344]

The border crossing scene is so great. I rock a stache' and part, once a coworker saw me in a button up, vest and glasses and was like "dude you look like the guy from CoD"... I still took it as a compliment LOL.

[@ccsmith2937]

Great review & you pulled off the look superbly. 👍👍

[@Vikingocazar]

Omg… the character that you are dressed like is my f’ing fave!!! The way he talks about the brilliance of what the cartels do… he’s a brilliant character that has a relatively small role, but it is so clear that he operates. Thanks for this awesome video!!!

[@a97807]

Dang, man. Best review & commentary of Sicario I've ever seen (and I've seen a few lol). Nice work!

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

Josh brolin going from skinny fat in the first movie to a jacked bearded guy in the 2nd movie was peak if you ask me

[@cornellphillips3894]

This breakdown was phenomenal tho I love this nice video my guy 😂 I can see you were very motivated

[@justinvanstaden4125]

Another awesome one! Great video!

[@Cpt_Kuhl]

Dear Admin, we need more videos of this type. Thanks.

[@clrd4tkoff]

Awesome breakdown of the movie! I forgot you did these videos!👍🏻👍🏻 I love Sicario!!

[@michaelkaylor6770]

The best part of Sicario 2 was that a former Marine Combat Correspondent and Vietnam Vet turned Government functionary is the one who turns him loose!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

21:16 imagine you’re some dude trying to smuggle 60 Percs back over the border in grammas empty bottle and seeing ol’ Benicio tracking you with a plugged M4 whilst being tracked by a camera dolly. “Damn. Shoulda got 90.”

[@WordToMomsYo]

PS - This was awesome. I never thought I'd see you review Sicario, but you made it work... The analysis of the main characters, the historical background of the drug war and breakdown of real-life border crisis and how it ties in to the cartels --- in other words providing useful context, and that whole bit about Delta plank owner Mike Vining inspiring Steve's character was total chef's kiss (and holy sh!t, those vintage Vining photos presented during the detailing of Mike's career were the vibiest vibe that ever vibed)... All in all, this was great.. It was simply fun to sit down and watch.. Wouldn't mind more along these lines.

[@mthlaxer]

Im loving these movie themed videos you've been doing recently. You should of doing a series.

[@quinnbreaux7967]

This would be a dope series! you do a good job at breaking down the movies and just talking about them and what you liked about it! hoping for more!

[@thiccboimadness]

Yeah amazing videos definitely need more of these

[@sakalaathletics]

The part immediately before the tunnel scene is amazing.

[@bradyciessau3299]

W Americana Pipeline ad, real good dudes.

[@KryBabyz]

These are my favourite videos of yours, they are awesome.

[@foxreed3267]

loved this video and this was the only tab i had open even while gun part shopping

[@NPCdeathMachine]

I love how you put on full kit for the review and dresses up as glasses dude (who was also in a huge role in FARGO SEASON 2 as Dodd, a German mafia hit man/enforcer)

[@germfreepizzawi1839]

Would love to see you make a series talking about movies on this channel, absolutely love it.

[@RoninSenpai]

Loved the breakdown!

[@tylerthrash3155]

Someone probably brought it up already but that character you speak of was actually William "Bill" Cronin he was the operator on that security deal getting off the bird.

[@garymessina1609]

Great video thanks Aron

[@yeehaawjuice6987]

you're taking the right approach to conetent creation my guy insane stuff, this film desvered this video being made !

[@NickAhnProductions]

You have a lot of good videos, but this is the one that finally convinced me to subscribe

[@elelz6409]

Your movie videos are pure gold, this is why i subscribed 🎉