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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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War Dogs
Comedy · Crime · Drama · 2016
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.
Movie details
War Dogs
“An American dream”
2016 Comedy · Crime · Drama 1h 54m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over War Dogs?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Todd Phillips
Written by
Stephen Chin · Jason Smilovic · Todd Phillips
Miles Teller
David Packouz
Jonah Hill
Efraim Diveroli
Ana de Armas
Iz
Bradley Cooper
Henry Girard
Kevin Pollak
Ralph Slutzky
Patrick St. Esprit
Captain Phillip Santos
Shaun Toub
Marlboro
Court is in session
Put War Dogs on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.