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In a haunting closing sequence, Kate is left to reckon with the ramifications of her choices and the violent legacy she's become a part of. Alejandro’s ultimatum looms over her, representing the choices agents must make within the violent reality they face. As she stands caught between her duties as a federal agent and her moral compass, the film leaves the audience to ponder the true cost of justice.
As the shocking aftermath unfolds—marked by an unnoticed automatic burst during a children’s football match—"Sicario" encapsulates the tragedy and complexity of war on drugs, reminding us how deeply intertwined personal vengeance and systemic violence can become.