coming off 2015's excellent "Sicario," it's the most unconventional and perhaps unnecessary sequel in a season full of follow-ups, but Brolin and Benicio Del Toro's morally dubious characters keep "Soldado" gripping while subject matter makes it relevant
"Soldado" may not be as masterful as Denis Villeneuve's original, but it sets up a world of possibilities for elaborating on a complex conflict far too rich to be resolved in two hours' time