Undescribable Perfection

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Blistering performances.

War Dogs does its job of presenting its pretty unbelievable story in a pleasing time passing manner.With a stronger script and direction it could well have been a really good film. It just misses out, and I can't help feeling a decent script doctor could have worked wonders.It will keep you entertained, so it's well worth a watch, but you'll probably think "why did they think that was a good idea" a few too many times to elevate it above mediocre but worth watching status.

I'm not going to harp on about this movie much, just go and watch Lord Of War (2005) and you'll enjoy it more than this movie (thank me later). This movie lacks any major character development (beyond that they like drugs and making money) and it's so boring in its presentation that I was just waiting for the moment they would eventually get caught. The acting is not up to much either, basically cut them their cheques and move on. Jonah Hill just plays the same role he's been doing for about 10 years now and it's getting a little boring. You can tell he's got some skills, such as in Moneyball but we just never really get to see it. Anyway, the true story of War Dogs is far more interesting and amazing and is worth looking up.

War Dogs is not exactly an amazing film, but it is definitely entertaining, cool, and attention-grabbing. Jonah Hill's a likable guy - even as an unscrupulous, talky protagonist, you can't quite hate him. He's a "trustworthy" guy as he says so himself in the film. Not only do they let him into other people's hotel rooms, but they bring him room service. That's one thing that's stayed with me after viewing the movie. Another thing I liked was the music choices. Some great songs grace the soundtrack of the film, for example Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here". The movie is funny, dramatic, and genuinely interesting. I particularly liked the scene where Efraim and David are passing through Fallujah with a Middle-Eastern man they call "Marlboro". I like the other tense scenes of the film too - particularly when David visits Efraim in the office place after a stint in Albania. There was one thing I didn't really like about the movie, however, and that was how Iz's character was relegated to the part of the worried wife and mother of David's child. The filmmakers may as well not have featured her in the film at all.One thing I kept thinking about during the film was how much this movie is like "Goodfellas", though not as good and different plot- wise. Just a random thought. I'd say the film is worth watching. If not for the intriguing story inspired by true events, then for the acting talents of the two young stars Miles Teller and Jonah Hill.

War Dogs is a good movie with a reasonably well developed plot and a top notch comedic cast. Jonah Hill and Miles Teller definitely own this movie, their chemistry on screen together is undeniable. There is a great back and forth between them that had me in stitches on several occasions, and they also shined in more dramatic moments when we really get to see these character's relationship. I had expected more, I was anticipating more fun, it took itself quite seriously at times. I understand that it is based on serious events, but it is advertised as a comedy with the same levels of Superbad and The Hangover, so I was not hoping for, nor was I pleased with, long, dragged out dialogue scenes. We do not know who to support in this movie either. David is clearly set up as the protagonist who watches his friend Efraim drive to the brink of insanity. However, David is not a very likable character either, he is greedy and self centered, while he may have some good traits, it's not enough to make him a protagonist we support. It's fun, but very forgettable. It has its flaws, but War Dogs is a good time while it lasts, would recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy or crime film, just do not go out of your way to see it. Two lifelong friends receive a contract from the Pentagon to become arm dealers for American troops in Afghanistan. Best Performance: Jonah Hill