Review of War Dogs (2016) by Jacob S — 03 Sep 2016
The most frustrating thing about War Dogs is that I can see the potential for a good film but it is just not in the right hands creatively. The decision to make this film a comedy instead of a drama was a bad one, especially trying to make it a Hangover film.
For a movie that is only two hours long, the subplots and over detailing of the story makes it feel twice as long as it is. Philips doesn't succeed in making a satire of war or a raunchy comedy. Miles Tiller does his best to humanize the film but it only works when the tone is serious and they focus on the story.
Jonah Hill screen presence is better he's not trying to be funny and he does a great job getting heel heat and being unlikable like the film needs. War Dogs tells enough of a story to be a halfway decent popcorn film but doesn't have the direction or narrative to make it anymore than that.
This review of War Dogs (2016) was written by Jacob S on 03 Sep 2016.
War Dogs has generally received positive reviews.
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