Yeah, I didn't like the sequel too. It felt emotionally flat, I just couldn't connect, and the plot made no sense, or rather I felt I didn't care enough to try to make sense of it. I tried seeing it a second time, but just couldn't connect to anything.

Ironically it felt like something that was written and directed by an android (or rather, a replicant) trying to imitate emotions and symbolism.

Loved the original 1982 film and saw it many times, read and written about it, and know it by heart by now. So I was disappointed, but not too much, I expect this much from sequels. It's tough making a successful one.

It's more visual art movie than a movie with any emotional affect to the characters for me.

You're not alone. Denis has a great technical eye but Sicario so far is his closest to a great film.

Speaking of technical merits slipping a Mickey to a parched audience, see: The Mandalorian.

I disagree. It's highly subjective but I think Prisoners is much better than Sicario. Enemy is very good, too, and I'd probably rate it his second best. I still haven't seen the Dune remake, however.

Sicario sets a pretty high standard though, it’s a very good movie.

You're not alone. I didn't make it past the first 30 minutes or so. Utter rubbish, cashing in on the classic original.