INFJ. Alejandro Gillick. Assassin. Sicario 2015.

This essay discusses the character Alejandro Gillick from the movie Sicario and why he is an INFJ assassin.

[@w_419]

This is by far the best breakdown ive seen thus far, but I still believe that during the dinner scene Alejandro was there with the sole intent on killing the boss and the boss alone but it wasnt until the boss trivialized the death of his family and mockingly said "Tu hijita" in reference to his daughter that Alejandro realized that the only way for the boss to truly understand the gravity of what he had done he needed to experience it first hand. Also, at the end when he told the boss to finish his meal it seemed more-so like a dare to see if he thought Alejandro would actually allow and give him that final curtesy before ending his life. Either way this movie was beyond fucking brilliant.

[@barguybrady]

I will respectfully disagree. I feel that his intent was always the elimination of the whole family. Tit for Tat. It has been proven to be a mathematically sound method for dealing with an ongoing cycle (game) of the Prisoner's Dilemma, which is a rather good way of defining our interactions with others, when viewed economically, when looking at balancing potential Gains vs. Loses, in a definable, or quantifiable method. Alejandro was simply responding in kind.

[@chrisvalladares429]

I half agree here. See, Alejandro went to Alarcon's mansion at night, so he had to at least consider that Alarcon would be there with his family. Moreover, I always believed that the act of Alejandro killing Alarcon's wife and kids served 2 purposes. 1) Alarcon had accepted his fate but still thought that Alejandro would spare his family as he was probably counting on Alejandro showing a small amount of mercy. Probably betting that Alejandro [a former father] still had a tiny bit of humanity in him. Moreover, as you mentioned, Alejandro ended his wife and kids because he wanted Alarcon to know that A) nothing Alarcon did or say could save him and his family and B) and probably most important and critical to the plot, Alejandro wanted Alarcon to know and experience the feeling he went throught when his family was murdered. As I was typing this, I also realized something. Earlier I had mentioned that Alarcon was counting on showing some mercy which I believe he did. By ending Alarcon's family with headshots [assumed] he spared the sons and mother a slow death. Something Alarcon did not do with Alejandro's family as it was stated that his wife was decapitated [cartel decapitations are usually with knives, machetes, or chainsaws and are generally prolonged] and gis daughter disolved in acid [also a slow and painful death]. 2) This is where I differ in opinion. Alejandro killed his wife and kids to prevent a further violent cycle where the wife or kids would seek vengeance. Especially, once the boys were old enough. Moreover, the kids where likely to get into the business once old enough and carry out their own ruthless wave of horror and violence as is common with families in that line of work.

[@guesswhoscomingtoyoutube]

This summarization of INFJs is so accurate as someone who worked in the night industry in single on an interesting things this describes everything absolutely outstanding

[@4Him4u2]

I agree entirely. I watch it like this😳every time.

[@LurkingCosmicHorrors]

the boss's wife immediately realized he was gonna kill the whole family the moment he said "don't forget about my daughter" before the boss even replied with "Tu hijita"

[@osyrisking5437]

I think the subtle switch to the wife at the dinner scene when Alejandro says "Dont forget about my daughter" is the moment she realizes not only is she about to die but so are her sons.

[@Goldchaingarcia]

I was about to comment some thing similar. She knew that they were all on borrowed time when he said that.

[@tylerscott2116]

Benecio as the Sicario is up there with Heath Ledgers Joker, Javier Bardem's Anton Chigurh, Keanus John Wick, Tom Cruise's Vincent and Jean Reno's Leon as the best on screen assassins in cinema history. For some reason all of these roles are very profound and transcend mere action alone, and all of these characters are essentially assassins.

[@Choskiiii]

Facts he's top actor 👏

[@granthenderson696]

I really like Keanu as a human being ….. but please don’t ever include that John Wick junk piece in the list of these great movies.

[@LoveCoffee123]

The movie is a masterpiece. This movie is definitely underappreciated.

[@ffairchildd]

When he said "this is the land of wolves and you're not a wolf..." kinda implies Alejandro's competency in navigating power dynamics in the cartel / CIA to fulfill his objectives... based on that quote he's telling her that you don't know what it takes to survive in this land with your morals. Alejandro has survived the cartel and into the CIA and he was able to because by himself he's even more dangerous... a lone wolf, an INFJ.

[@MichaelF-cc8ri]

❤

[@PeloquinDavid]

An interesting bit of trivia about the term "sicario": not only does the term go back to Roman times, it also has what looks like an ancient Indo-European cognate in both the northern Indian and Iranian members of that language group. For example, in Hindi, "shikari" means "hunter" as does its equivalent in Farsi.

[@brute9867]

Interesting indeed

[@user-yk7ex6hw8p]

Excellent insight

[@JM-st8fc]

What 😂........ You confussed me😅😂

[@brgvc]

cool

[@OmShira]

Wow!😮

[@brycetrent]

As a fellow INFJ you make us sound really badass and I’m here for it

[@johnrobert385mm]

This ☝️ 😂

[@5ofspades427]

Whats up with all th3se labels?

[@silkysmooth-vk2ux]

same

[@tayhawkins9235]

I am floored with how you broke this down! Amazing job.

[@heelix7194]

I recently watched Sicario and then found your video. I think you did a great job analyzing this character the music is spot on too.

[@dragon_balls4566]

Terrific analysis. I never looked at the angle of Alejandro shooting out Kate's weapon. At the end when he wiped Kate's tears was "This is only business"

[@vittoriuz]

This is a masterpiece. But such tragic transformations should not happen to people...

[@nononono12345]

No but. This is the land.

[@1960Sawman]

Fausto is a very significant name. Goethe wrote a play titled FAUST. In that play, Faust sold his soul to the devil. Fausto sold his soul to the drug cartel (the devil). Those who live by the sword, die by the sword. Alejandro was a well-trained, hired sword.

[@davidluck1678]

he's not a "CIA-trained assassin". Alejandro is an experienced Medillen-cartel enforcer, attacking the successor Sonora cartel.

[@Choskiiii]

This channel has so much potential the cold voice of narrator and super anlzying and connecting the dots on moive keep up the good work

[@ahumblemansrahumblemansr3691]

This was one of the best videos I've seen on personalities and movies combined. You must make more!

[@1danielramiro1]

Great job with this video. That was really awesome. Thank you for sharing it.

[@corporaterobotslave400]

It would behoove any writer to study Psychology in order to write more believable well rounded interesting characters.

[@wizardofcog]

I totally agree with you ! any good film has an underlying faithfulness to Jungs "Psychological types."

[@osango310]

In this vein, something I really appreciated about this movie was the humanity and realism in the dialogue. A lot of times, movie characters talk like someone in a movie but don't sound like real people.

[@waedjradi]

Reminds me of my dad. Same personality and brood. Great analysis.

[@ge3346]

Phenomenal breakdown, thank you.

[@mikegrady5669]

What a great analysis. This vid added another layer to an already awesome movie. Bravo

[@wizardofcog]

Much appreciated!

[@chadsutten6102]

The most badass thing about Alejandro is his history as a prosecutor in Juarez. Had an uncle and 3 cousins that lived in El Paso and ive actuality walked through Juarez a few times, its fucking sketchy af

[@wizardofcog]

Alejandro being an INFJ, he would have tried to bring about real change in a peaceful and lawful manner and been 100% pure in motive. He would have worked tirelessly and empathically to make a better city... until his family was butchered. The INFJ's the mind is idealistic and if one system fails they will bring about a different system. Alejandro went from a Messenger of Hope to an Angel of Death. White becomes Black, such is INFJ thinking.

[@CosmicBarrilet]

those consultants.....bloody smart as they are....awesome...!

[@maxmurphy47]

Well done! A great summary of a great film.

[@niko918]

In case you’re wondering what an INFJ is…. INFJ (Advocate) is a personality type with the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging traits. They tend to approach life with deep thoughtfulness and imagination. Their inner vision, personal values, and a quiet, principled version of humanism guide them in all things.

[@TheAcad3mic]

Very interesting video! Ive been re-watching Sicario clips for fun and this popped up in my feed. Im also a psychology student in my part time, and this is very inreresting! Ill be watching more of your videos my friend, liked and subbed, hope your channel grows =) Lots of love, an INTP-A

[@AndoverIT]

Great character breakdown. Love to see more!

[@anthonyburee650]

As an infj i see a lot of myself, but we are advocates, we have the ability to see the best for people and help them reach it. Sicario's example is the very extreme of this, but its true, we are capable of extremes we try our best not go there.

[@Bucky1836]

Untill we are forced ...then hell hath no comprehension

[@hector8531]

No be, we w

[@dronemonkey2038]

These are excellent altricial videos…Love your fascinating work.

[@Alaska610ish]

Thanks! Both videos were very informative and well done. Thanks!

[@aruns4u4ever]

This made me want to watch it again

[@AdamVest]

Man this was a really brilliant analysis. Bravo.

[@bleez4779]

I’m neither surprised nor taken aback by the fact I’m also an INFJ.

[@zshakur]

I think he shot Kate's gun out of her hand because she was inadvertently following him. He might have been trying to discourage her from continuing down his tunnel.

[@toby1439]

No, that wasn't Alejandro. Alejandro didn't carry any Armalite rifles. The shooter had an Armalite rifle.

[@stevesellers7190]

WOW! I just watched your video and think it is fantastic. Your interpretation of the characters through Carl Jung's personality types is a revelation. As an ITNP (introverted thinker, extroverted intuitive, evtraverted senate with an inferior function of extraverted feeling I see everything and agree with your thoughts completely. I completely missed Benicio Del Torro as the shooter in the tunnel who disarmed Emily Blunt's character and his reason for doing so. Especially given that no shots were fired at her partner. You cleared that right up! I hope you continue to make these videos. I don't typically comment on KZbin videos I watch but your Jungian approach was so compelling I had to.

[@sneharthyadav]

Please make more video . This video is great . Having movie on INFJ explaining is new for me .

[@TrajanaFortis]

Fn awesome analysis, i loved it.

[@shottafps]

thumbs up and *subscribed*. Like Alejandro and his silenced weaponry, your words and voice are very deliberate. Great video, dude. I'll be sure to check out your other ones!

[@theJACK__]

its a.i.

[@shottafps]

@@theJACK__ lmaooo I learned something new today 🤝🏽

[@jamesJohnson-qe4gw]

*suppressed

[@khanhngo5979]

Never thought about Alejandro being one who shot the gun out of Kates hand but it makes sense.

[@apurugganan]

I think I will end up with a boxed DVD of the series, and I end up repeating your video =)

[@ErnestMas]

This was a pretty badass analysis!

[@surrealurbanjungle6131]

I loved the analysis👍

[@janpaulgarde8639]

The best Infj i see in movies yet

[@michaelbernhardt7583]

Excellent recap almost like an in-depth Human Behavior tale... Beyond the basic story line🎉

[@Demigod_3scrub]

This was really good, interesting, and accurate.

[@theunravelers3995]

Has anyone else thought , how Fausto resembles William Shatner?

[@keithgordon3823]

Yup!!!! Good stuff, brother! 💯🕶️

[@lilbrother45]

AWESOME BREAKDOWN

[@wizardofcog]

Omg. Thankyou. This is the first video I have ever made. I'm really overwhelmed atm.

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

@@wizardofcogyou got this

[@stuckintha90s]

👏 excellent breakdown

[@colombusoho2741]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@jondoe170]

I love this! Can you do Indiana Jones and escape from New York?

[@luisisaacarias4087]

Well done!!!

[@sir9270]

This is pretty interesting as an INFJ myself I’m curious what other characters in fiction hold this personality. What do you think of the character Rust Cole in the first season of True Detective?

[@ratgirl13]

I would like to see your take on Rust Cohle from True Detective.

[@stevesellers7190]

Great idea! The viewer can see the surface but Cohle's psychology would be very interesting.

[@M.RQ.Mittag910]

Ill second the fuck outta this motion, lets have it!

[@harrisonrg777]

i loved this movie. i wasn’t a fan of the second one. it was like they didn’t watch the first one and just made a movie with the same characters and did their own thing not building onto what was already laid out but just said hey this would be cool this would be cool lets do this and that.. i was truly shocked by how different it was.

[@wizardofcog]

The second movie would be make a great video discussion. Thanks for the idea. :)

[@kiriarte92]

I somewhat agree but definitely understand your statement. The second one was good in my opinion. It showed a way more gritty & empathetic side to the cartels. Like becoming a human trafficker is a career choice to some of them if not idolized but the successful. It's extremely crazy but gives a lot of people insight if they dont know anything at all. People seem to forget that people in general are not that smart so you need to spoon feed them little by little & i think thats what they did in the second one. As it also shows what happens when Uncle Sam pulls the plug & wants absolutely nothing to do with you or what you represent and/or doing. (also scary) I cant say which movie is better. But, the 2nd one left a great cliff hanger. Happy for Alejo in the 1st one and how it ended but i felt completely deflated & somewhat cheated. The ending felt like 10 minutes. I hope there's a 3rd

[@reubennichols644]

- The 2nd movie . . . Very Good // Different . The F I R S T Movie . . . Yes . . . better . Absolute N O offense intended towards Dariusz Wolski . He is a Very Good Cinema - - tographer . However . . . Roger Deakins . . . . . . within the R E A L M of Cinematography is . . . T H E . . . M A S T E R ! ! ! -

[@thetigerdenpodcast4381]

the first one is obviously better but i thought part two was also an excellent film that gave us a deeper look into Alejandro's personal war.

[@johnshadeslayer7589]

The second one was made by a different director than the first. Thats why it’s not as good tbh

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Nicely explained.

[@ajmmoviestv1669]

This was good.

[@winstonsmith8240]

Fucking brilliant film. One of the best.

[@Omar_Obi]

Jesus! I didnt know Kate's rifle was shot off her hands. This breakdoen broke me down 👏

[@ibrokhimkhayitmirzaev6713]

"If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?"

[@reubennichols644]

- One Of My Most Favorite // Singular Scene // // Moments In Cinematic History ? ? ? ? ? ? ? When the I N F J character S P I T S onto the marbled floor of the palace who ' s sec - - urity safeguards he successfully breached . I then thought . . . this dude is sooooooooooo F O C U S E D with his Targeted R A G E ! ! -

[@wizardofcog]

Unbridled rage indeed, that sits behind a mask of calm. No one ever knows what an INFJ truly is thinking or feeling....until it is too late.

[@diegotoledo6798]

During the last scene, it was implied that the gun pointed by Alejandro was unloaded. It was a calculated move. Or so I read from somewhere. Also more please, INTP movie characters request. I'm here for these content.

[@angelmatos9143]

Great video. Congrats

[@ButtersCCookie]

What the....outstanding.

[@aminrahman8081]

Underrated movie. For me the best of all time

[@luminyam6145]

Shared that with my INFJ son. I am quite interested in his analysis. He sees and understands everything so well (INFP mother) Edit: I may also share this with his ENFJ twin brother, generally their takes on things are pretty similar.

[@Bucky1836]

Wow ENFJ INFJ siblings the power duo 🤓

[@luminyam6145]

@@Bucky1836 They are pretty wonderful I must say.💖

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!

[@SEGplus]

Dopely Analized 🎀 you must know abit about pshycology. 💪.. Especially the part in the cavern where her gun gets shot from her hand ‼️ A+ plus my friend 👌

[@mikesabacajan5288]

BRILLIANT! YOU MUST WRITE THE NEXT EPISODE. 😎🐓🏴‍☠

[@DP-tz1ku]

Amazing... Can you do one on intj?

[@benjaminkitchen7562]

Can you do a video on INTP, but preferably someone badass and not like Sheldon cooper or Q from bond

[@WeirdWizard464]

great content, keep it up

[@rOhOtheweatherman]

"You would be committing suicide." He would have set Kate's killing up to look like a suicide to finish the mission if he had to.

[@L.V.T234]

Very interesting, can you do Raymond Reddington?

[@eponymous_graphics]

a very meticulous and well explained critique .. however, i always believed it was a stretch for a lawyer, sitting behind a desk, pencil pushing and filing ... files, to then: pass boot camp, complete military duties, get selected for special forces, then pass boot camp, training and undergo special training ... all while keeping his health and yute ?? (i.e. youth). I mean, I guess .. it's difficult enough to pass boot camp let alone be outstanding enough to even be selected for special forces ... ... now that's some lawyer ! Also, if the sicario was actually any good he would have noticed the maid, she actually enters as he enters and he sees her from his periferil ... and again, I guess there's no plethera of gaurds around the dinner table, i mean after passing cameras, motion sensors and moving men there's no butler at the double with a .32 ?? I guess, now that's some lack in security ! FAIR CRITIQUE

[@azarpiano]

What personality type are you?

[@jeffreycallahan6384]

Great analysis. Great films. INTJ-A PLEASE. Kinda partial to that one.

[@economicasonline8677]

Bro, the sound in the movie clips is so low

[@wizardofcog]

Thanks fo rthe feedback. Sry, this was the first video I ever made. I was trying to avoid the copyright claim. I think I have found a way around it now. ;)

[@nicoles8176]

What is infj?

[@Uckertay]

Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging, otherwise known as an Advocate, is one of the 16 personality types derived from the Myers-Briggs test.

[@davidmurray9193]

Awaiting sicario 3.........

[@sethmorales1519]

Are you assuming he’s a infj introvert?

[@ssuncin]

His role purely embodies “ The Grim Reaper “ …

[@Theprimaryfocus]

The Batman who kills

[@benzina7]

In the end he is just a pistol......

[@emoryzakin2576]

Bravo

[@JDrago-746]

Fucking brilliant deconstruction. bravo

[@kristennicole5080]

Are you an INFJ because this is eerily accurate

[@Noble_Titus]

At 10:01, the outline of the weapon doesn't match Alejandro's. The porting of the flash hider is directed upwards. This is something on an AR or rifle caliber platform. At 10:54 you can see he has a suppressed MP5 which would not give the same signature or have the same outline. Plus it has an optic. Just a discrepancy - otherwise I love everything else about the breakdown.

[@njtom105]

Nice reference to Enders game.

[@NG-hd5nh]

Find an INFP! this is fun

[@moragslothe6449]

"MY" not a wolf??

[@johanneszwilling]

Pretty great presentation! Though the last few statements I don't think apply! Maybe he cares about Mexico, maybe. He was a prosecutor before, sublimely illustrating a past attitude similar to Kate's "by the book". As that has failed him on the most personal level, I'd wager that here on out he simply takes it onto himself to get even. No more, no less. If he cares about the greater good can't be answered here. He sure cared about his family, but even that must not have anything to do with one's line of work. That can be true independently. (Second movie wasn't that good, but maybe there are answer to this there.)

[@erichpizer1]

sicario 1 vs 2. both are great 1 i vote is best but both are important pieces of the whole story

[@josellorensamico2920]

Excuse me, Mr. Wizard of Cog, but although it should be evident from the description of your analysis that there are going to be spoilers, I think it would be courteous of your part to make an explicit warning.

[@Salem_amin]

Is jhon wick and batman infjs? Can you say more about infjs characters in movies

[@wizardofcog]

I would say, Batman in DC comics is an tradtionally an INTJ and Batman in the Darkhorse comics is a darker INFJ. John Wick is interesting; as Keanu Reeves is not a INFJ, but rather an INTP and his brand of acting tends to always be INTP. I was thinking of creating a video on the INFJ vs ENTP story in the Dark Knight Returns maybe at some stage. I although I will prob make an INFJ video on the brilliantly acted "Anton Chirgurth" in "No country for Od Men" first. What do you think? :)

[@bishopsteiner7134]

ah yes, Myers-Brigg. Phrenology next?

[@DavidSmith-hv8kc]

Infj?

[@himankaghosh7307]

Nice

[@davidrhodes7655]

Benecio del Toro for a Oscar

[@rubengoodliff]

2024,be like 💎💥👑🤩👍🏽✔️

[@bycarlsjunior]

Wasn't he from Colombia?

[@wizardofcog]

No. Alejandro trained as a CIA Asset in Columbia. He came from Juarez, Mexico.