Following up a critically acclaimed and fan-favorite flick is a pretty tough job. Just ask “Sicario: Day of the Soldado”. This 2018 crime thriller struggled to reach the heights of its 2015 predecessor (it dropped in both average critical reception and box office takings). However, this was no misfire. It's still a well-constructed sequel that can be enjoyed even if you skipped the first movie.
In fact, I’d go as far as to say this follow-up has become overlooked in the years since its release. I still see the first “Sicario” talked about fairly often, but “Day of the Soldado” rarely gets the same recognition. Fortunately, it appears the movie is enjoying something of a resurgence as it’s just found its way into the Prime Video top 10 (as of Wednesday, December 11) after landing on the Amazon-owned streamer at the start of the month.
