: The film effectively exposes a "wild west" era of government contracting, where small-time players could land multi-million dollar Pentagon deals from their living rooms. The Drawbacks Film Review: 'War Dogs' - IMDb
(released internationally as War Dogs ) is a 2016 biographical crime comedy-drama directed by Todd Phillips. It follows the surreal but true story of two 20-something friends in Miami—David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli—who become international arms dealers by exploiting a little-known government initiative during the Iraq War. Critical Summary Juego de armas (2016)
: Hill’s portrayal of Efraim Diveroli is frequently cited as the film's strongest asset. His high-pitched laugh and volatile energy create a "repellently brilliant" character who is both entertaining and deeply untrustworthy. : The film effectively exposes a "wild west"
: The "odd couple" dynamic between Jonah Hill and Miles Teller (who plays the more grounded David Packouz) provides a solid emotional core to the story. Critical Summary : Hill’s portrayal of Efraim Diveroli