War Dogs

The film is reflecting the time it was made in and carries in a similar vein like Pain and Gain or The Wolf of Wall Street. There is action, there is drama, some American themes, they drop in a joke here and there and overall, the camera is pretty good, so it doesn’t let you get bored for even a minute and at the same time you are fully aware of the fact that you are not watching a cheap blockbuster, but rather a very good and effective American drama. The duo Miles Teller and Jonah Hill are a great fit in this one. While I have rather liked Miles as a person since the beginning of his career, I’m still not there with Jonah. But both of them have heavenly acting skills and the whole thing is under the patronage of Bradley Cooper, who has over the years evolved into the producer of this kind of films and into an actor who often plays supporting but important characters. He was once again flawless. Just a glimpse of him and every scene had a stamp of quality that significantly improved the whole film. (25.07.2018)

It is alright to look at, but War Dags is still a terribly pointless film. The humour is surprisingly absent (given the comedy director) and doesn’t have anything else to offer in other aspects. In order to be the next Wolf of Wall Street or the next The Big Short (which have a similar premise, about cunts who become rich thanks to to being cunts), this film would need more interesting characters, a more surprising and original script, and a more polished style. (09.11.2016)

A decent comedy that turns into a drama and works. Now I know what to do when my girlfriend gets pregnant. The rather slow introduction and a few quiet sequences are a shame. If it wasn’t for Hill, the movie would be half-baked. The annoying, put-on laughter alone is Oscar standard. A good soundtrack. Screw the American taxpayer. (02.12.2016)

I have seen all the films by Todd Phillips except for two, and since the first trailer, I have been curious about War Dogs. However, it wasn't until I read the first Czech review that I found out that this movie is only partially riding on the wave of Hangover, and surprisingly, and atypically for this director, it delves more into depth. There is indeed a bit of Scorsese's Wolf influence, but most of all, the film doesn't shy away from its dealings with death, and it even seems to rush through a few scenes altogether. Once again, the hefty Jonah Hill proves with his lines that he adds value to the film, and after a typically slow start, the more dramatic second half flows much better. Thanks also to the seasoned song soundtrack (which is currently back in fashion due to appealingly lucrative music streaming services), this is a brisk satire that is not as common, at least the good ones...8/10 (05.09.2016)

I can do these movies. Miles Teller is slowly but surely building his career and Jonah Hill is already a star on the comedy scene and here he more or less pulls the whole film off. I find movies based on real events that happened recently far more appealing than movies based on reality from the distant past. The humour goes slightly sideways, I laughed the most at Hill's odd laugh, but the film keeps a decent pace, something is constantly happening, trouble is afoot and it ends dramatically. In truth, I was even slightly envious. A good and entertaining film. 80%. (23.11.2016)