War Dogs 2016

was hoping that War Dogs, would be a breakthrough film for writer/director Todd Phillips, much in the way that last year's The Big Short, was for writer/director Adam McKay. Both Phillips and McKay are known mostly for lowbrow comedies that are obnoxious, crude and feature juvenile humor and antics. Having now seen War Dogs, I can safely say that not only has Phillips shown his true talent as a writer, director and ultimately as a filmmaker, but like McKay he has made the best film of his career.

War Dogs much like The Big Short, focuses on real people and events that unfold before our eyes. The film is satirical at times and gives good commentary on how two young men could have conned the American government the way they did and how easy it was for them to get filthy rich under everyone's noses, or without them being aware. The film looks at war, weapons and how the American government goes about its daily business with these types of foreign affairs and activities