Of Sicario 2015 - Index

Primarily filmed in New Mexico to replicate the border region, productions took place in locations such as Albuquerque and Los Lunas, with additional shooting in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl and El Paso. Critical Reception & Awards

One of the film's greatest strengths is its technical execution. Roger Deakins’ cinematography uses sweeping aerial shots of the border and stark, high-contrast lighting to create a sense of impending doom. The famous "Border Crossing" sequence is a masterclass in building tension, showing that violence in this world is sudden, precise, and inescapable. According to Rotten Tomatoes , critics praised the film for being both a "thoughtful" and "visceral" experience. index of sicario 2015