tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post3254501963349282302..comments2024-02-02T09:08:14.156-05:00Comments on A Space Blogyssey: 'SICARIO' REVIEW - THIS IS THE LAND OF WOLVESmsmariahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-8525441199681266152017-09-14T22:26:46.878-04:002017-09-14T22:26:46.878-04:00Thank you so much for you kind words. I really enj...Thank you so much for you kind words. I really enjoyed this movie. I've seen it several time since my original review. I recently saw a behind the scenes clip about how they built the tension in the film...and the music. Supposedly the composer took his queue from the film 'Jaws.' I thought that was quite clever.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-44645932913021251482017-08-26T18:08:21.105-04:002017-08-26T18:08:21.105-04:00I just read your review, but saw Sicario in the ci...I just read your review, but saw Sicario in the cinema and many times since, it's one of my favourite films. I love your review, what you say about the tension and oppressive horror-style atmosphere is spot on. The first time i watched it i was sinking further into my seat as it went on, it was almost unbearably tense in parts. Del Toro was robbed of an Oscar, he was just superb, as all the actors were. Just a fantastic film, and i can't wait to see the sequel, Soldado, next year. Thanks for the great review!Wabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829010873658574502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-35748432991400568682015-11-05T15:31:22.402-05:002015-11-05T15:31:22.402-05:00Oh it was wonderful. It's my second favorite f...Oh it was wonderful. It's my second favorite film this year. The first being Mad Max. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-64333641733421266382015-11-03T18:42:53.478-05:002015-11-03T18:42:53.478-05:00I'm going to see this one in the next couple o...I'm going to see this one in the next couple of days. Thanks so much for this post about it. It only makes me more excited about seeing it.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-13554277570916843022015-11-03T11:17:09.244-05:002015-11-03T11:17:09.244-05:00I can understand what you're saying, but I did...I can understand what you're saying, but I didn't reveal what it was. I think I used a very general term. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-28349066352194307982015-11-02T15:05:37.727-05:002015-11-02T15:05:37.727-05:00Just so you know, it was the word "loss"... Just so you know, it was the word "loss" I felt was a bit spoiler-y for those who haven't seen the movie yet. Enjoy your reviews.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-73746574857570354772015-11-02T14:46:52.573-05:002015-11-02T14:46:52.573-05:00Most modern movies can be trimmed by 15 minutes. I...Most modern movies can be trimmed by 15 minutes. In general I think today's movies are about 15 to 30 minutes too long. 1-1/2 hours or 1 hour and 45 minutes is the perfect length of a film..IMO. But this film's length didn't bother me because I felt the film was well-paced. I don't think I revealed anything in the last paragraph that isn't evident from the trailer. It's clear in the trailer that he's some sort of assassin. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-12901867840203018562015-11-02T07:02:16.705-05:002015-11-02T07:02:16.705-05:00I'm glad you loved the movie, and "horror...I'm glad you loved the movie, and "horror movie with real-life monsters" is a great description in your review. I could see how someone who lives in the US could have a more emotional investment in the war on drugs, because its closer to home. (I live in Europe). <br />I liked the performances, Del Toro is interesting as Alejandro, but I disagree the movie had tension the whole way. There were tense scenes, but I felt it was too slow-paced in some parts for a thriller, and could easily have edited out 15 minutes. I prefer other films by the director(Enemy, Incendies, Prisoners)<br />ps You might want to add a spoiler warning about the twist( your last paragraph). Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-28781606281004480962015-10-26T15:08:51.038-04:002015-10-26T15:08:51.038-04:00Oh it was! That's the perfect word for it! I w...Oh it was! That's the perfect word for it! I wish I would have used that word in my review!msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-32239932242995256112015-10-26T15:08:31.085-04:002015-10-26T15:08:31.085-04:00Awww, thank you so much! You should totally see it...Awww, thank you so much! You should totally see it! It was fantastic. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-28608305536832474822015-10-26T09:07:33.534-04:002015-10-26T09:07:33.534-04:00I'm so out of touch, this is the first time I&...I'm so out of touch, this is the first time I've even heard of this move. Sounds visceral.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-659990885417792612015-10-25T11:24:07.400-04:002015-10-25T11:24:07.400-04:00I was going to avoid this one but you convinced me...I was going to avoid this one but you convinced me to see it. I also really enjoy the way you design your reviews with the addition of the quotes. This is great stuff.<br />Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-64281645318815218002015-10-23T15:51:24.572-04:002015-10-23T15:51:24.572-04:00Ha, yes 'Wolfman' was a totally forgettabl...Ha, yes 'Wolfman' was a totally forgettable movie wasn't it! I think I just about fell through the floor when it was revealed what happened to him. It was amazing how two sentences affected me. I was so upset by that. Wow, what a powerful film!msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-39954573572671248972015-10-23T15:19:11.605-04:002015-10-23T15:19:11.605-04:00So glad you liked it! Del Toro was just out of thi...So glad you liked it! Del Toro was just out of this world fantastic. I gasped when it was revealed what happened to him - it was just so terrible. I too forgot that he was with Emily in Wolfman but hey, who can blame us when it was such a forgettable movies.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-26944401001920686372015-10-23T12:57:05.914-04:002015-10-23T12:57:05.914-04:00Thank you! It was very thrilling! I hope you enjoy...Thank you! It was very thrilling! I hope you enjoy it! msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-87379425388071794122015-10-23T12:56:07.880-04:002015-10-23T12:56:07.880-04:00Oh I live this review, you do such a wonderful job...Oh I live this review, you do such a wonderful job at them. I will have to see this for sure. Sounds thrilling!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-31077273080231961742015-10-22T17:00:13.690-04:002015-10-22T17:00:13.690-04:00Ha, ha. Yes, it had some really creepy bits, but i...Ha, ha. Yes, it had some really creepy bits, but it is so worth seeing! Love, love, loved this movie. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-55464449950059104552015-10-22T14:57:25.955-04:002015-10-22T14:57:25.955-04:00Bodies buried in the walls! Crumbs - definitely f...Bodies buried in the walls! Crumbs - definitely fits the bill as a spooky chiller thriller. I won't be watching this one alone...( Just in case I've set my phaser on stun,lol.)SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-13838642451913553492015-10-22T10:45:23.330-04:002015-10-22T10:45:23.330-04:00Thank you! Oh you should see it! I think you will ...Thank you! Oh you should see it! I think you will really love it. Ha, I know you watch all types of movies! msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-21442829259619347602015-10-22T10:44:40.041-04:002015-10-22T10:44:40.041-04:00It wasn't one I was going to see. I thought it...It wasn't one I was going to see. I thought it was going to be too violent, but it wasn't. I loved this movie.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-5820269095364147892015-10-22T10:44:16.645-04:002015-10-22T10:44:16.645-04:00Oh I think you will love this film. It's wonde...Oh I think you will love this film. It's wonderful.msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-48515107673522821252015-10-21T18:18:21.016-04:002015-10-21T18:18:21.016-04:00I totally missed this one but it sounds amazing. S...I totally missed this one but it sounds amazing. Surprisingly enough I do watch movies without superheroes. :) You always make insightful reviews Ms Mariah.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-54147424978745219382015-10-21T13:25:26.500-04:002015-10-21T13:25:26.500-04:00Great review! I loved this film. It was such a ple...Great review! I loved this film. It was such a pleasant surprise for me because it wasn't on my radar at all until recently. And the cinematography was so beyond belief gorgeous. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-28843496571881287812015-10-21T12:15:41.275-04:002015-10-21T12:15:41.275-04:00Looking forward to seeing this, good review!Looking forward to seeing this, good review!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401903779540158679.post-1467486145313033272015-10-21T10:44:58.492-04:002015-10-21T10:44:58.492-04:00Really? I thought it was so predictable. I did lov...Really? I thought it was so predictable. I did love Sicario though! It was absolutely fantastic. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.com