A story, and little else.

Rating: 6/10 (24 October 2018)

I'd been watching quite a few dark programmes on Primr and was desperately looking for some comedy, when I came across War Dogs. When it was over, I went looking for some comedy.
It's the story of two people who sell arms. And it's the story of how they did it. I have no idea how true to life it is, but I do know that it's neither overly exciting as a story, nor funny besides some light-hearted moments of banter. I own the similar-.in basic concept- Lord of War and consider it to be a very good movie that I've already watched twice and definitely will again when I feel like it. War Dogs won't be getting a second viewing.
There's nothing to hold my interest. I don't find the characters engaging. The relationship between them is not interesting and the story is weak. There is little tension, humour or any sense that this could be real- even though it was. By which I mean it all seems a bit lifeless.
As a story, it works. I now know the basics of what happened whereas before, I didn't. In many respects, I wish I'd just watched a documentary and learned about it in less than half the time.