Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
Running Time: 116 minutes
I used to undermine Matthew McConaughey since he was once famous starring in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Planner (2001), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Failure to Launch (2006) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). I think there are no big challenges as an actor to act in rom coms, but when this Texan actor takes a U turn with The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) I start to take notice.
His southie accent is something and in Mud (2012) I enjoy his act. So without further introduction I watch this one, which happened to be nominated in major awards this year. As a skinny rodeo driver, McConaughey act as Ronny Woodroof, an anti hero in the first wave of AIDS plague in the 80s. At first Woodroof is in denial, thinking that only homosexual will get AIDS, not heterosexual like him.
Woodrof who had no degree in pharmacy and infected with HIV, took a turn by overcoming FDA regulations and importing unlicensed medicine (or drugs) which he distributed through his "club", Dallas Buyers Club. The result were impressive although it breaks the law. It is also worth noted that Jared Leto as Rayon/Raymond comes flawless in the screen. Long gone the bearded vocalist of 30 second to Mars, replaced by a suave transgender as Woodroof's sidekick in the club. This odd couple will make the FDA realize their mistakes.
I know such theme (especially since it is loaded with events only those who know what US is in the 80s when facing AIDS epidemic) is a hard sell among mainstream audiences but if you like a good story and acting, this one worth your time.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
Running Time: 116 minutes
I used to undermine Matthew McConaughey since he was once famous starring in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Planner (2001), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Failure to Launch (2006) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). I think there are no big challenges as an actor to act in rom coms, but when this Texan actor takes a U turn with The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) I start to take notice.
His southie accent is something and in Mud (2012) I enjoy his act. So without further introduction I watch this one, which happened to be nominated in major awards this year. As a skinny rodeo driver, McConaughey act as Ronny Woodroof, an anti hero in the first wave of AIDS plague in the 80s. At first Woodroof is in denial, thinking that only homosexual will get AIDS, not heterosexual like him.
Woodrof who had no degree in pharmacy and infected with HIV, took a turn by overcoming FDA regulations and importing unlicensed medicine (or drugs) which he distributed through his "club", Dallas Buyers Club. The result were impressive although it breaks the law. It is also worth noted that Jared Leto as Rayon/Raymond comes flawless in the screen. Long gone the bearded vocalist of 30 second to Mars, replaced by a suave transgender as Woodroof's sidekick in the club. This odd couple will make the FDA realize their mistakes.
I know such theme (especially since it is loaded with events only those who know what US is in the 80s when facing AIDS epidemic) is a hard sell among mainstream audiences but if you like a good story and acting, this one worth your time.
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