Reading reviews for War Dogs. Most of the criticism seem to come from those who wanted there to be serious consequence or some kind of moral narrative. It’s funny because that’s why I really liked the movie as well as Lord of War.
It’s not heavy handed. It simply shows you how absurd the reality of any situation can be including our perceived notions of how power and wealth are obtained.
I also have a real appreciation for sardonic humor and that might be largely attributed to how much derision I have for the world. It’s always interesting what people read into films based on your own values, motivations, and expectations.
As my expectations for the world and mankind or so low, I tend not to appreciate heavy handed expressions of moral persecution as much as I simply appreciate good story telling. Large scale ideological shifts rarely have an effect on the savagery of power and money.
However, I do enjoy movies that become an impetus for discussion and are thought provoking. I just don’t think it is necessary to expect a movie like War Dogs to try to come down hard on specific ideologies about gun running.
Alachia 
August 18, 2016 at 10:31 pm
I too like just good storytelling, rather than morally hitting me over the head. Morality seems to me to naively ignore the teeth of the real world. Sex sleep food and violence have all been apart of human history and I wonder if we will ever accept this as natural, like dogs barking. We are violent and I think most great chances are born of this, in a way.
Also sardonic and derision in one paragraph, be still my beating heart =) lovin your word choice