War Dogs is an entertaining and uplifting movie that brings to light the story of two friends who take advantage of a loophole in US government contracts. Jonah Hill and Miles Teller team up as David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, two Miami-based arms dealers who land a $300 million deal to supply weapons for American allies in Afghanistan. The movie is based on the true story of David Packouz’s rise from small-time dealer to international arms broker.
The film is directed by Todd Phillips and co-written by Stephen Chin and Phillips. The cinematography by Lawrence Sher and editing by Jeff Groth are excellent, allowing us to be taken on this roller coaster ride with David and Efraim, no matter how outrageous it gets. The performances by Hill and Teller are outstanding as they bring these characters to life with great depth and complexity. Hill shines in particular as he brings out the underlying complexities of his character – a man trying to do right by his family, but being pulled into a world of moral ambiguities.
The movie has some great action sequences that keep you on the edge of your seat, while also providing insight into the world of arms dealing. War Dogs doesn’t shy away from showing the darker side of war profiteering either, making it an interesting exploration of morality and responsibility in a world where money can buy anything.
Overall, War Dogs is an entertaining film that will leave you thinking about its messages long after it’s over. It’s definitely worth watching if you’re looking for an engaging story with plenty of twists and turns along the way.