Plot
Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Release Year: 2016
Rating: 7.2/10 (100 voted)
Critic's Score: /100
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz
Storyline
Two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military - a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government. Based on true events.
Writers: Stephen Chin, Todd Phillips
Cast: Miles Teller -
David Packouz
Steve Lantz -
Security Guard
Gregg Weiner -
Massage Client
David Packouz -
Singer at Hilldale Home
Eddie Jemison -
Hilldale Home Manager
Julian Sergi -
Rosen
Daniel Berson -
Rabbi
Jonah Hill -
Efraim Diveroli
Edson Jean -
Drug Dealer
Damion Johnson -
Drug Dealer
Bethuel Fletcher -
Drug Dealer
Ana de Armas -
Iz
Kevin Pollak -
Ralph Slutzky
Gabriela Alvarez -
Club Girl
Dan Bilzerian -
Dan Bilzerian
Trivia:
This marks director Todd Phillips' fourth collaboration with actor Bradley Cooper (after "The Hangover" trilogy). See more »
User Review
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Rating:
Just got to watch this movie on the pre-screening. It is so good, that
I wonder if I somehow can pay for the tickets? Everything is good about
this movie: story, acting, camera, humor. I was glad to see the
director getting over the Hangovers and doing something different for a
change. To me it is definitely a step up for Phillips. Two hours went
by so fast that ending seemed to be a bit rushed, but I have to trust
that that how the original story went. It is not an instant classic of
the Revenant proportions, but if the subject is appealing to you at all
- it is worth watching. The voting is not yet enabled, but when it will
be I give this title 8 out of 10.
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