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With the war in Iraq raging on, a young man (Jonah Hill) offers his childhood friend a chance to make big bucks by becoming an international arms dealer. Together, they exploit a government initiative that allows businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts. Starting small allows the duo to rake in money and live the high life. They soon find themselves in over their heads after landing a $300 million deal to supply Afghan forces, a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people.
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War Dogs rises on the strength of Jonah Hill's compelling performance to take a lightly entertaining look at troubling real-world events.

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Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Complex Sure, there's voiceover, freeze frames, and morally reprehensible characters, but it reads more like a parody film than an inspired one. Feb 23, 2017 Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times By the end we have warmed -- almost -- to the innocent villainy of two con folk serving a greater maladroit maleficence. Rated: 4/5 Dec 27, 2016 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) Utterly specious. Rated: 2/5 Oct 10, 2016 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Jonah Hill delivers one of his best performances Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it is also lazily standing on the shoulders of giants. Thats the impact and existence of Todd Phillipss War Dogs in a gun err nutshell. Rated: 2/5 Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Plain laziness. Rated: 1.5/5 Jun 30, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave C I've just watched this again, having seen it a few times before. It is still as visceral and entertaining as I remember. It is JH in his absolute element, and it works because of his bravado and talent. For every moment of entertainment this delivers, it plays out another that is totally unreal! These stories captivate because they're about underdogs working the system, exploiting loopholes, bending rules, breaking the law, and doing what corporations and elite operators do all the time. They stick in our minds because they're also about the underdogs - the main characters, getting squashed by the same institutions. They make us question what happens, and why - is it fair, moral, ethical? And, as stated, they do all of it with a huge entertainment factor Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Shioka O It's a huge gag with scarface homage, and based on the ridiculous true story. Actors are nice. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Dinos K This is the story of two greedy warmongers who making money from the slaughtering of innocent kids in Iraq and Afghanistan Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Frederick T Good film liked the main actors - great storytelling Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Nol P 2016 was a tough yr for me so this gem slipped by somehow and I finally watched this! I did not realize how good the team was of Jonah and a young Miles Teller or I would have gotten to this one much sooner! Terrific performances and very well directed! Based on a true story as well and with comic elements in place too! Quite enjoyable! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Andrew A Teller & Hill deliver an exciting, but somehow relaxing story at the same time. Good casual viewing. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With the war in Iraq raging on, a young man (Jonah Hill) offers his childhood friend a chance to make big bucks by becoming an international arms dealer. Together, they exploit a government initiative that allows businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts. Starting small allows the duo to rake in money and live the high life. They soon find themselves in over their heads after landing a $300 million deal to supply Afghan forces, a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people.
Director
Todd Phillips
Producer
Mark Gordon, Todd Phillips, Bradley Cooper
Screenwriter
Stephen Chin, Todd Phillips, Jason Smilovic
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Joint Effort, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Mark Gordon Company
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Some Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 19, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.0M
Runtime
1h 54m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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