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War Dogs
2016 114 min United States of America R 18+
★6.8
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Todd Phillips
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Description
Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$43.03M
Worldwide:
$86.23M
Starring
Jonah Hill
Actor
Miles Teller
Actor
Steve Lantz
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2017
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
War Dogs is generally viewed as an engaging, stylishly directed biographical dramedy that effectively satirizes American military corruption and the pursuit of greed. While the film is widely praised for Jonah Hill's standout performance, it faces criticism for tonal inconsistency and a derivative structure that struggles to reach the heights of similar films like The Wolf of Wall Street.
| Acting | Jonah Hill delivers a commanding and charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary emotional and comedic anchor. | |
| Production | The film utilizes a vibrant soundtrack and energetic, kinetic visual style to effectively mirror the reckless nature of the protagonists' business dealings. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of a sentimental subplot involving the protagonist's wife feels underdeveloped and creates an unnecessary drag on the film's momentum. | |
| Screenplay | The film occupies an uncomfortable middle ground between dark comedy and serious drama, leading to a disjointed tone that misleads some viewers expecting a pure satire. | |
| Acting | Critics are divided on Miles Teller’s performance, with some viewing his portrayal as an earnest "everyman" and others finding him static and overshadowed by his co-star. | |
| Ending | The resolution of the narrative is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the shift toward moralistic drama abrupt and unearned compared to the earlier, faster-paced acts. |