Todd Phillipsis one of the most successful comedy movie directors of all time. The filmmaker began his career by directing comedies such asRoad Trip,Old School, andStarsky & Hutch, and then helmed 2009’sThe Hangover, which instantly became a comedy sensation. This led to Phillips making two moreHangovermovies, completing the trilogy. After the massive success of theHangovermovies, Phillips had a lot more freedom to take on whatever projects he wanted.
This led to him directingJokerin 2019.Jokerwas another massive success for Phillips, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. This year, Phillips also directed the much morecontroversial sequelJoker:Folie à Deux. However,before he directed either of theJokermovies, Phillips directed a dark comedy crime film in 2016, which was his first film afterThe Hangover Part III.
War Dogs Gets A Solid Review From Real Arms Dealer
War DogsIs Based On A True Story Which Involves Arms Dealer David Packouz
War Dogsreceived a strong accuracy score from one of the real-life arms dealers, on whom the movie is based. The crime movie was directed by Phillips andfollows two childhood friends who exploit a government initiative and become international arms dealers. The cast includes Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper.War Dogsis based on a true story, and David Packouz, the real-life figure who Teller portrays in the film, recently explained exactly what in the film is accurate.
War Dogs: What Happened To The Real Efraim Diveroli & David Packouz
David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli won a $300 million contract to arm the US’s allies in Afghanistan. What happened to them after War Dogs?
In a video withInsider, Packouz, who actually has a brief cameo in the film, stated thatWar Dogsis about 70% accurate. He claimed that he was quite happy with how the movie turned out, but admitted that various moments in the film were made up. Examples of fictional moments inWar Dogsare the Triangle of Death scene in Iraq and the scene in which Hill’s character fires off a machine gun after being ripped off. Read Packouz’s full comments below:
The movie definitely makes it more exciting than it was on a day-to-day basis, but by and large I think it’s a very well done movie and I was very happy with how it came out. It ended up being about 70% accurate.
The scene that most people ask me about, whether it was true, is the triangle of death scene. The funny thing about that scene is that it is true, but with a big caveat. It didn’t happen to us. It happened to the guy who wrote the War Dogs screenplay, his name is Stephen Chin. We never went to Iraq. There was a beretta deal, which is what the whole triangle of death scene is based on. That part is true, but we actually ended up defaulting on that contract. We never delivered on that contract.
Another scene that was completely fictionalized was the scene where Efraim buys weed and then gets ripped off, and then pulls out a machine gun and fires it in the air and gets his 300 bucks back. That never happened.
Our Take On David Packouz’s Comments About The Accuracy Of War Dogs
War DogsIs An Exciting Dark Comedy Movie
War Dogswas clearly made at a time in Phillips' career whenhe was trying to transition from traditional comedies to more serious movies, and that is evident in the final product. The crime movie tells a very serious, high-stakes story, but includes a lot of comedy to provide some levity for viewers.War Dogsis a solid movie based on a very fascinating story, so it is interesting to hear Packouz’s thoughts about the film.
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In 2005, David’s life takes a turn when he joins his friend Efraim’s arms-dealing business to support his growing family. As they navigate risky deals and betrayals, David faces moral dilemmas and learns the true cost of their actions. With his loyalty tested and secrets exposed, David must confront his conscience amidst escalating tensions. The story culminates in a thrilling climax as David grapples with the consequences of his choices, leading to unexpected outcomes and a poignant resolution.
