Review of War Dogs (2016) by Chris R — 21 Aug 2016

Appalling yet entertaining. Jonah Hill was superb.

This review of War Dogs (2016) was written by Chris R on 21 Aug 2016.

War Dogs has generally received positive reviews.

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