Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

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The story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof and his battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies after being diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986, and his search for alternative treatments that helped established a way in which fellow HIV-positive people could join for access to his supplies. (imdb)

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Directed By: Jean-Marc Vallée

Written By: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack

Starring: Steve Zahn, Matthew McConaughey, Denis O'Hare, Griffin Dunne, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto, Dallas Roberts, Michael O'Neill, JD Evermore, Kevin Rankin, Donna DuPlantier, Bradford Cox

Genres: Drama, Biography

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
7	Paxton	65 _46th
I hate gays. I will punch any man that calls me gay. I will use these gays to turn a profit. I will help these gays. These gays are okay. The movie.
7	3dRevelation	69 _41st
Both McConaughey and Leto give good performances and there are some really hauting scenes here, but I'm torn because of the tone the film takes toward the FDA. According to this, the FDA are murderers and AZT might as well have been cyanide. As a biologist, I will tell you that AZT was one of the first drugs that was effective at treating HIV and many people lived longer or survived because of it. Yes there may have been alternatives, but demonizing things isn't a good way to prove a point.
6	terrymac	81 _87th
Went into this one entirely cold, and I must say I was rather impressed. The genuinely excellent performances from McConaughy and Leto compensate hugely for a slight lack of dramatic pull, and as a whole this is a thought-provoking and quite affecting piece that somehow remains entertaining throughout. Well worth seeing.
5	BillyShears	75 _65th
"You can't have these drugs" "ILL SUE YOU " "WE CAN WAIT" for 2 hours. I'm not one to hoot and holler over stunt acting (oh wow he lost so much weight what an actor) but McConaughey just about gives himself AIDS to I dont know wher ei'm going with this who careslololol
5	GordonBombay	80 _63rd
Is it bad that at some point I thought Leto looked kind of hot?
4	caiman	84 _75th
Is Matthew Mcconaughey one of the most talented actors working today? Yep, he sure is. I may not have realized that ten years ago, but now it's simply the truth. He's absolutely superb here. His character is complex, being both unpleasant and sympathetic. And his physical transformation rivals the best ever. But it's not just him that makes this movie great. Let's not forget Letto, whose performance is equally daring. And the story is gripping and the message is important. Great movie.
4	KasperL	55 _39th
Hats off to Leto and McC. Everything else is sort of mediocre, though. Now go watch 'C.R.A.Z.Y.'.
4	Ocelot	60 _54th
The first 40 minutes or so are the best filmmaking I've seen all year. However, after a certain plot-point, the film turns into Erin Brockovich and, whilst not bad, per se, loses a lot of its momentum. Despite this, McConaughey is incredible and worth watching for alone.
4	oldgoat	55 _23rd
How this won anything is beyond me. It's an after school special with cursing and drugs teaching people that gays are the same as us and AIDS is bad. It's 2014 this movie should have been made when it was set. Every scene is just a direct pushing of the plot, there's no real fleshing out of characters. Closer to a pamphlet than a book. The acting was marginal by leto, he was given an oscar for wearing a dress.
4	Judge Holden	5 _69th
From beginning to end, it plays out exactly how you'd expect. A message movie that goes through the same motions and plays at the same notes you've seen/heard a million times before. It's still a well-executed melodrama with a strong lead performance from McConaughey. Jared Leto was good at playing a really tired, Oscar-bait character. It's essentially a well-done Lifetime movie.
4	Bunken	80 _88th
A bit of a one way street in it's point of view (FDA and the industry are all just big bad wolves), but other than that it is a well written and acted flick. McConaughey once again proves he is capable of great things, and Leto proves he should finally take that 30 second ride back from Mars.
4	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	80 _89th
Dallas Buyers Club is a great piece of filmmaking. It has great performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, a consistently inspirational story, a damning message against the FDA, and enough humor to keep the tone somewhat light even though the characters' situations are often very grave. It needed more depth to the supporting characters, but all in all it's a film that's well worth seeing. I recommend giving Dallas Buyers Club a watch.
4	Quintonjamin	80 _80th
McConaughey and Leto are great. It's definitely a fantastic story, though I have no idea how close it is to the truth.
3	Pickpocket	8 _82nd
Despite its really simplistic view and message, it was a fantastic movie. McConaughey put on one of the best performances in years, accurately depicting man's will to survive. Jesus, that gaze was haunting. I will have to check out Vallee's other films now!
3	moraesfelipe	50 _33rd
Interesting character study of a homophobic cowboy turned into a man who's forced to be sensitive and careful about not only his situation but also people in the same condition. The tone shifts maybe too much -- and the film occasionally drags from time to time --, but McConaughey manages to keep every situation and dialogue working by his brilliant performance -- he fills Dallas Buyers Club with the amusements of a crowd-pleaser and the dark, unsettling aspects of a real-life drama.
3	Jerky	65 _83rd
Never thought I'd say this, but McConaughey should win an Oscar. Just like Sean Penn before him, he's proven that he's more than a stoner dude in movies and that he can actually act. His acceptance speech should go like this, "Alright, alright, alright. That's what I love about these golden statues. I keep getting older and they stay the same. Yes they do... yes they do"
3	bakcheia	58 _44th
I changed my mind
3	FoxyRussian	89 _72nd
A fantastic movie that wears out its welcome by the end. With a more focused script this could have easily been one of the Oscar contenders, instead it just has award deserving performance on a "one draft away" from perfect script.
3	Shellish	78 _67th
Turns out a little overly gooey at the end, but damn if these characters aren't great. Leto was amazing, McConaughey in a difficult role pulls it off with style. Seriously good stuff.
2	Derekstar	80 _68th
Honest question. Seriously, I don't know the answer. When McConaughey was being 10/10 homophobic early in the movie, were we supposed to find his behaviour funny? Or relatable? Or were we supposed to feel culturally superior? Was the movie being detached in those moments, showing us something ugly in a slightly ironic way? To be perfectly honest I got a slight vibe like we were supposed to find him funny or charming in those scenes. But I don't know. I'm willing to be wrong about that.
2	PeaceAnarchy	81 _64th
Yeah, the performances are pretty good, but the rest feels like a pretty standard biopic arc focused on hitting points rather than exploring what it presents, particularly in the second half. At least it does that aspect well, though, so it still manages to be enjoyable and compelling.
2	AFlickering	1 _4th
so grateful this straight, straaaaaight reforming bigot showed me how to embrace homosexuals (from afar), else i'd have been totally lost.
2	frederic_g54	8 _77th
McConaughey has been killing it recently and impresses even further playing Ron Woodroof, self-centered prick turned conscientious activist who refused to succumb to his fate. Equally impressive is Jared Leto who, despite a four-year absence from movie screens, delivers a sweet and soulful performance. I definitely enjoyed the film but the acting is something to truly admire.
2	chadisdanger	80 _61st
It's been a pleasure watching the rehabilitation of Matthew McConaughey over the past two years, and this is maybe his best performance yet. It's a raw, committed and charismatic performance that, coupled with Leto's similarly impressive turn, make this well worth watching. The film struggles a bit in the middle, however, when it becomes too caught up in the practical details of Woodruff's operation while accelerating and resolving his positive moral development a little too quickly and neatly.
2	Ross	60 _57th
This film leaves me with a feeling that something was missing. It was a bit too straight forward. And I never got truly invested in the characters. But I guess it can be hard to please, had the story gone for more sentimental moments, I would probably have accused it of being Oscar bait. Despite the unfulfilled potential, the performances are impressive.
2	Barthalen	76 _70th
It falls into the biopic trap of making the protagonists a bit too saintly (in the second half) and portraying any opposition as superficially selfish/evil, but those complaints are easy to overlook when McConaughey and Leto just nail every scene they're in. Doesn't have too many surprises past the halfway point, but it's solid drama-filmmaking all the way.
2	Zealot185	86 _83rd
McConaughey is fantastic, and carries this snapshot story of the AIDS crisis from beginning to end. Although it does slow near the end, I must say that his performance had me hooked from the start. Great pacing and direction for a story that could have become buried under its somber subject matter.
2	chemical404	67 _75th
It took me a few tries to start watching it, but once I sat down to it it proved to be engaging yet predictable human rights drama. Oscars for acting and make-up are well deserved - both McConaughey and Leto (always hated him, so it's a big deal me saying this) did a good job, and it was hard to physically recognize them.
2	ABUNCHOFCATS	75 _39th
Worth it for the first third of the movie alone, unfortunately it gets worse from there. The opening scenes of McConaughey dealing with his newfound disease are some of the best he's ever had a part in. After meeting Leto and starting up the Buyers Club the movie goes on too long and becomes a kind of upbeat fight against the man movie while rarely dealing with the reality of AIDs. Cool story, just too long and not real enough, also Leto isn't very good.
2	FunkyAstro	85 _86th
And the academy awards go to...
2	fenixdown	80 _75th
Great idea and execution. It's fun watching McConaughey try to beat Bale at his own game.
2	Bown	74 _34th
There's a lot to dig here, particularly in the performances, but in the end it was Oscar bait through and through. Look, this guy starts off homophobic in the beginning and then makes a trans friend and becomes more tolerant! What a hero! apparently the real dude wasn't homophobic in the slightest anyway
2	Gideon	3 _92nd
Oscars for both McConaughhey and Leto. They outshine the competition by a long shot,no matter how sad the slaves or how messed up the stockbrokers were.These two nailed it and that is actually quite rare, to REALLY nail a role. The acting chops aside this is a remarkable film about a pretty dark time in history when HIV/AIDS was still a very scary lethal disease. Partly because of the pioneer Ron Woodroof a lot of awareness was raised and he left his mark, helping himself and others. Good film.
2	Henrik	80 _80th
A stellar performance by a skinny to the bone McConaughey, and a similarly impressive supporting turn by Leto, is at the heart of this man-against-system story that beautifully balances heavy AIDS drama with light humour. The message could have been more balanced, I guess, but the gritty feel and images and the seamless direction by Valleé makes it ring more true and more hard-hitting than Milk and Erin Brockovich.
2	filmfreak88	20 _3rd
I don't need my films to be factually or historically accurate but when a film makes grossly inaccurate scientific or science-related claims and tries to present them as facts and puts them front and center just so its main characters could be the heroes who make a stand against the big bad government, it's a totally different matter. It's wholly irresponsible. Just thinking about this film infuriates me. A score of 20 for the decent acting.
2	redacted	71 _50th
I honest to god thought Jennifer Garner was Julia Roberts with botched botox the entire film. DBC features the latest gay/AIDS martyr after Milk & whoever Philadelphia was about, Ron Woodroof. He as a person is a shining example of what's fucked about Dallas & the 80's at the same time. He straightens out (for survivals sake) his views on a few key issues to some extent..well, long enough to point out apparent FDA corruption & let Jared Leto wet the panties of the worlds trans-gender community.
2	Wezzo	95 _93rd
Struck a truly impressive tone for me: a beautiful, melancholy balance between sentiment and amusement, light and dark. It's not an easy plank to walk, but Dallas Buyers Club manages it with a confidence rarely seen; the story moves at a meticulously-judged clip, never dwelling unnecessarily but always keeping its characters completely three-dimensional. And as for Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto's performances, well, they deserve all the plaudits they've been subject to and many more besides
2	glumpy_99	83 _67th
Engaging view of the emergence of the AIDS virus sold to a great degree by McConaughey's no-holds-barred portrait of a by turns reprehensible and ultimately quite heroic character; his physical and psychological transformation is quite extraordinary, without overt show-boating. By taking an admirably dispassionate, unsentimental perspective of its tale, the screenplay occasionally struggles to be cinematic, relying on too many facts and figures rather than emotions to tell the story.
2	Scorpus	85 _82nd
Matthew McConaughey proves that he is a decent actor through a superb performance in the engaging Dallas Buyers Club
2	bof	76 _73rd
Leto and McConaughey both prove themselves quite capable of carrying it. Of course it checks every box on the Oscar bait list (period piece with mustaches! Actors changing their weight! Controversial subject safely locked in the past! Simplification of real events!) and screams its important subject from the rooftops, but it carries itself with enough goddamn and sharp direction to work without veering into sentimental backslapping. Now go watch "How To Survive A Plague".
2	eCitizen	80 _83rd
Matthew McConaughey looked almost emaciated in this role, but it made him a convincing character for the story. I was very surprised by the content of this movie, which makes the FDA and medical establishment seem mired in slow bureaucracy when the AIDS epidemic began to widen. Jared Leto was surprisingly good as his cross dressing partner. There were a few surprises and intense moments while showing the sometimes ugly truth of what a man will do when he is desperate to survive.
2	mattorama12	73 _71st
Great performances and a really interesting look into the early AIDS crisis. At times it's a bit simplistic in its view of "big pharma" and the evil doctor who serves as its mouthpiece in the film. McConaughey puts on a show again. He and Leto have a dynamic that's hard to describe and is totally fresh. Starts to lose steam as it crosses the finish line, but it's a solid film nonetheless.
2	cdub12	86 _90th
Absolutely loved this film. The very, very ending fell a little flat and became kind of clunky and awkward, but the remainder of the movie was fantastic. McConaughey and Jared Leto were phenomenal.
2	o_rety	60 _30th
Ugly, boring and sure as hell overhyped by a wide margin.
2	lex	75 _40th
Two terrific performances by McConaughey and Leto elevate the film significantly but certainly could have been used better. Where the first half contained very dark tones of a character study, the second half succumbed to sentimental, political Oscar bait with an unfortunately downplayed character arc for Woodroof. With a better screenplay that wasn't afraid to explore the grittiness that a film about AIDS rightfully allows this really could have been something special.
2	dylanwilson6	80 _80th
A very well acted movie with a really interesting story. The problem is that the movie is weaker than what it could have been in the second half and really just didn't live up to the potential it could have reached.
2	jsmith65	70 _22nd
An absolutely incredible performance from Matthew McConaughey elevates this otherwise decent film. The story is pretty straightforward and has some good points to make about bureaucracy, but it doesn't take any risks beyond that. A film like this is just begging for a greater emotional power or profound societal comment. It never finds that extra level and this bars it from greatness. It's well worth the watch for the performances alone and the film is very competent, so I'd recommend it.
2	Groovy_Souls	75 _64th
Dallas Buyer's Club is a good movie. It sports magnificent performances by McConaughey and Leto who bring life to interesting characters. Despite this, the script and direction are nothing special, while the rest of the cast, including Gardner, are pretty awful. The first half is an exemplar for modern film-making but it quickly turns into a cheap Oscar grab. This is a good movie, with some great performances, that just never could have reached its full potential.
1	Filligan	82 _47th
Here's a film made by people smart enough to understand the subject matter is heavy enough, and so there's hardly any sentimentalism - it's only hard truth. It's captivatingly made, McConaughey is aces; I guess it just didn't move me enough, which is a strange criticism but I'll stand by it. Dallas Buyers Club is a good film and I totally understand those who love it, I just didn't love it.
1	Moribunny	65 _65th
Intelligent and affecting, despite being up-in-arms, slightly sentimental and fairly Hollywood in its organization of the story. Kind of like "Philadelphia" in those respects, but probably a bit better (and less sentimental). McConaughey's performance is very strong. Earns my recommendation.
1	wayofthegun	90 _89th
Career performances from McConaughey, Leto, and Garner highlight this well-written AIDS drama.
1	yoohoo	85 _82nd
Stellar performances by McConaughey and Leto carry this movie, as does it's message about what we can vs should be able to put in our bodies, especially when on the brink of death. A serious movie but (thankfully) the writers provide enough humor to keep it from being depressing.
1	tma1	80 _75th
Fantastic story of human perseverance. However, I hope people don't take away that they should fight aids with vitamins.
1	Harmonica	80 _70th
Solid, gutsy filmmaking. McConaughey comes out of the acting wilderness to turn in a spectacular, full-bodied performance. About as good a human drama biopic that you'll see.
1	Kavu	79 _66th
The story loses some steam towards the end but McConaughey, Leto and Vallée all do an excellent job.
1	nuotio	64 _79th
Important subject and the film raises questions about patients rights, medical laws and bureaucracy but what truly elevates it above movie-of-the-week category are the performances of McConaughey and Leto. Both are excellent; maybe the latter's role could have been bigger and fleshed out more. The director must also be applauded for keeping this low key instead of self-important.
1	CitizenX	60 _63rd
brilliant performance by the actors but the overall story was really weak
1	TheDiceman	80 _95th
Excellent film.
1	cagedwisdom	75 _65th
Starts off well, but it drags on and on and on - somehow, with a relatively short runtime of under 2 hours, Dallas Buyers Club actually feels the longest of this year's Best Picture nominees. McConaughey is amazing, and it is overall a good film. Should have been tighter.
1	Ytadel	7 _83rd
A powerfully-acted and emotionally resonant story that has just enough warmth and humanity mixed in its depression soup to avoid being a Schindler's List-esque homework watch. (Though I probably won't rush to rewatch any time soon.) McConaughey is great, again. I want to say the FDA bad guys seemed a little one-note, but hell, I was a baby in 1986 - maybe this depiction is dead accurate.
1	walkabout	70 _69th
Lost my interest towards the end since I didn't care about the procedural process and such... And yes, Garner's part is awfully written... But it's still an emotional, sometimes powerful film with two terrific performances. Leto is especially phenomenal! POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT! The movie loses its focus once he's out.
1	spoko	77 _50th
Very much a genre piece, and so I'm sure it will fade in my mind as time goes on. Still, it's an impressive piece of work. McConaughey deserves all the accolades he's getting. Not just for the physical aspects of the role, but for the way he played it. That character was really interesting to spend time with.
1	cowfrappe	68 _53rd
Excellent performances from McConaughey and (especially) Leto somehow can't give the movie itself the emotional heart this story deserves.
1	evrana	80 _72nd
This month has been the McConaughey appreciation month for me, he really redefined himself as a great actor. Leto was impressive too. Generally real stories lost momentum pretty quickly, but Woodroof and Raymon seemed to be genuinely interesting characters. The FDA story is unfortunately as alarming as it was those days, there is something wrong with the whole drug industry. The line that summarises the movie "The doctor said I have chlamydia, but I had crabs. What do they know?"
1	Suture Self	6 _54th
McConaughey plays his role well, and definitely plays it up, but he was always entertaining. The first half of the film is the strongest, because we get to see Ron Woodroof wrestle with his new affliction and lifestyle, but towards the end it becomes a pretty straightforward and sentimental message film, but the message is good so it's hard to dock it too much. It reminded me of a more low-key and gritty Milk (2008). Extra points for the usage of T. Rex's song "Life is Strange".
1	MJVmovieMan	75 _67th
This tough-as-nails drama has two unforgettable performances and a compelling, relevant story. McConaughey and Leto disappear into their roles and give 'Dallas Buyers Club' an inlet that it otherwise doesn't have. There's no end-game here, there's no real conclusion. After a certain point in the compelling narrative, the filmmakers have another 1/3 of a movie to finish and the momentum drops off. However, this movie is still a powerhouse of acting and drama.
1	Vassago	82 _86th
Exceptional performance by Matthew McConaughey..
1	msprague	80 _85th
McConaughey and Leto are excellent in this. The story itself is moving and gritty and hard to watch but a must see just the same.
1	Icarus	80 _58th
I appreciate the arc of the central character from a self-absorbed user of others to a selfless giver to others. This is ultimately a story about what it means to be human, and Woodroof has to see the end of his life fast approaching before he can change. Leto's performance is my favorite of the two leading men, mostly for its toned-down fragility, which plays nice in contrast to Ron's in-your-face attitude. All that said, the film is strictly by the numbers in its narrative conventionality.
1	Duder	70 _75th
Talk about solid acting.. There wasn't a weak link in this one. Very well acted, directed and edited. Even though the message is left very simplistic for today, still a great watch.
1	Snazz	65 _62nd
Mostly watchable for it's top performances. I was especially surprised to see Jared Leto back on screen - happily surprised too, 'cause he's doing a tremendous job. I hope he wins the oscar (I've still to see Fassbender in 12 Years a Slave, but I doubt he can beat him). Story wise it is lacking a lot, if you ask me. His 30 days to live vanished strangely with no comment at all, switching quickly to focus on his club instead.
1	Age Jellema	80 _83rd
Very good performance by McConaughey en Leto. Nice black humor and punch lines in it. Well done. McConaughey I will follow closely from now on.
1	cgcore	71 _81st
wow.. mcconaughey proves that he is at least a 'bale class actor'. you should see him in killer joe too. also not much to say about jared leto :) we have a beyond the line flick here with great direction and pace. maybe script lacks a little intensity, but anyway this movie is moving.
1	Evolution	74 _48th
If it wasn't for McConaughey's performance this would get a much lower rating. Interesting story though.
1	andayb	65 _68th
the story is predictable, and a bit unfocused, but still, this doesn't detract from its message. if the writers could make their minds whether this was going to be a "bigot gets enlightened" story or a "mr average joe against the corporate usa", it would have been much better. still mcconaughey's performance is top notch, which carries the whole movie.
1	sidehacker	31 _13th
Dumb. Stupid bigot gets redeemed by helping and "learning to love" the saintly, queer martyr. Some Assayas-esque flashes and it does have Jared Leto and Bradford Cox doing drugs while listening to T. Rex. That's pretty much it, though.
1	ronthedog	77 _25th
Well enough made story, but Matthew McConaughy aside not much sticks in the memory. It's that's the sort of thing you like, this is as good as most.
1	Vandelay1	70 _75th
good movie
1	Ofterdingen	65 _65th
McConaughey is very good. Leto, Garner and script are all mediocre.
1	TheRealJ-Ro	85 _84th
SO worth the wait! McConaughey completely won me over this year, first with "MUD" and now with this. Let's take away the physical tole that making this movie took on the man (having to lose 50 pounds on his frame) -- the performance is so damn good, and is actually MATCHED by Jared Leto's portrayal of the fictitious Rayon. Add on top of that the superb direction (Jean-Marc Vallee needs more work, immediately), screenplay, and the remarkably-empowering story of survival. This is cinematic gold.
1	Chouinard	87 _89th
I describe it as a queer 'Schindler's List,' as they are oddly similar. Excellent film, well acted, and has a refreshing feeling of genuineness for a 'based on a true story'. Seemed to be plenty of attention to detail and great casting, though, the leads were probably much more handsome or beautiful than their counterparts. As foreign a lifestyle to me as 'Wolf of wall street' but by far an easier and even pleasant world to connect to for a few hours.
1	INDYATMN	86 _77th
The film's message about the FDA denying those with definitively terminal diagnoses potentially life-saving drugs, untested or not, is a profoundly important one. The performances r also fantastic & the narrative always compelling & unpredictable. However, since the "inspired by true events" protagonist is presented as so homophobic & selfish & yet changes so much in terms of his homophobia, it's easy 2 b distracted by the question of how much is true. I even wondered if Rayon was a real person
1	tathiel	82 _76th
Awesome performances by McConaughey and Leto!
1	sellis	75 _47th
More ups than downs. The emotional spectrum is just a little too simplified, but at the same time, this is what gives it any of the power it earns. Jared Leto, though.
1	begoniabol	82 _83rd
McConaughey plays his role so well as a sometimes likable asshole. I thought this movie was really good, and kept me interested the whole time.
1	WWallce4prez	72 _51st
Go to watch McConaughey, because the rest is a quite dry and by-the-book Oscar grab. The first half is something great, but the by the end you realize you've seen this all before.
1	ceruleanblue	9 _70th
Wish I could have met Ron Woodruff-- there could not possibly be anybody quite like that personality. But of course if the system creates an environment where you have to rise up or die, who knows what forms of subterfuge might just unfold . . .
1	omgfridge	6 _53rd
McConaughey continues to recieve praise for his change of direction, completely deserved. Easily the biggest draw card here. Loses focus and quality filmmaking deteriotes as the film leaves the first act.
1	SirStuckey	80 _78th
Turns out the guy this movie is based on probably wasn't as big of a homophobe as the movie makes him out to be in the beginning. You can change things for movies for dramatic effect, but probably shouldn't invent bad traits for what were real people. Either way McConaughey and Leto give dynamite performances, and this is well worth a watch.
1	Okkervil	82 _87th
Although it would be fair to say 'Dallas Buyers Club' does lack a traditionally theatrical crescendo in its final act, it's also genuinely extraordinary in places and the lead performances from McConaughey and Leto are amazing.
1	wetwillies	80 _37th
Unassuming and warm, Dallas Buyers Club is an unexpectedly effective film that melds a fascinating true story with great performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto to make a film that is well worth seeing. A solid biopic.
1	Dunder74	8 _86th
Dallas Buyers Club is a venerable punch of heavy drama and manly transformation. Vallée really sells the clusterfuck of depression and makes it consistently effective and thoughtful; add in McConaughey and Leto, who both deliver just frighteningly perfect performances, and you have a classic that people will talk about for some time to come.
1	CarsonWid	77 _81st
Really good acting but I felt it lacked a certain punch to really drive it home.
1	roofs_runner	90 _85th
Fueled by outstanding performance by McConaughey and Leto, Dallas Buyers Club looks especially impressive as a story of self-destruction. Looks like McConaughey is on the top of the career.
1	kgbelliveau	94 _89th
McConaughey and Leto completely transform both physically and mentally into their characters and the result is two amazing performances. Survival is the key and Ron Woodroof will do anything to help himself do just that. A fantastic portrayal of the true story, Dallas Buyers Club carries a simple message about alternative solutions. It makes commentary on the FDA (albeit the wrong one at times) and how each person should be allowed to find their own source of comfort when dealing with a crisis.
1	dwyer	80 _66th
Dallas Buyers Club is first a movie about a guy who finds he has a month to live, and about how he spends the time he has left, and about why, and it will grab your heart and squeeze just about as ungently as it can.
1	d_drudges	40 _44th
And thanks to the power of cinema, yet another piece of shit gets hailed as a hero. There's a decent story in here somewhere but it' all been Hollywoodized beyond recognition. Jennifer Garner doesn't have a purpose, nevermind a character, and is there only for you to have a pretty lady to oggle. The film forgets to tell you that Woodrow knew about his HIV before the official diagnosis and probably gifted it to several other people, but those whores must have had it coming, right?
1	VinegarBob	60 _35th
McConaughey's performance is stellar. The film itself is not.
1	Cinema_Asia	70 _56th
Great acting by McConaughey but it's really Leto that brings it. There's no way you would know it was Leto if you didn't read or hear a thing about this. Unfortunately this film is nearly ruined by the presence of Jennifer Garner. She's a B-class actor at best and it's embarassing seeing her fumble about amongst acting heavyweights.The story also leans heavily on established cliches as a crutch. The transformation and redemption theme is layed on thick like anal glide at a gay disco.
1	mandy	7 _73rd
Very convincing performances and an interesting subject matter.
1	Zio	80 _70th
A powerful movie about one of the worst epidemics in America, and about one man's struggle to help people with the disease, himself included. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto bring career defining performances that elevate the movie to a whole new emotional level.
1	jmejay	89 _89th
Felt like that guy looked like Jared Leto, who knew. GG
1	Tjekhov	50 _40th
Well acted, but conventional.
1	bentien	72 _80th
Stellar performances from McConaughey and Leto and some truly thought-provocing themes make up for an unbalanced script.
1	d_r_e_s_	4 _90th
McConaughey had me under his spell throughout the entire film, and though only with a short presence, Leto makes a very memorable mark as well. Hats off to both of them. Their performances definitely takes this rather good, but rather standard "bad-guy-gone-good" story to a higher level. - Very Good
1	Rufam	65 _42nd
Shot with fine craftsmanship and bolstered by a career-topping performance by McConaughey (who adds multiple layers of depth to his well-worn 'laid-back Texan badassery' style), "Dallas Buyers Club" is a compelling if strictly conventional biopic. Although the sensitive subject packs some emotional impact, the plotting and characterizations are mostly flat -the film hits every predictable beat with enough earnestness and competency but lacking in any sense of adventurousness.
1	PetrosTser	80 _87th
A gripping, moving picture, with a strong lead performance from a reborn Matthew McConaughey.
1	burkayadalig	76 _55th
oversimplified script and one sided look on AZT which is a drug that still saves millions... Jared Leto is giving a wonderful performance.. I believe McConaughey was much better in Mud & Im sad for Jennifer Garner, thats a terrbily written role.. good cinematography though
1	hellboy76	75 _92nd
There are some serious pacing and writing issues in general here, but one cannot deny the powerful subject matter , brought forth by some even more powerful performances.
1	Naypalm	80 _66th
Much better than I expected, Matthew plays the role brilliantly.
1	stuie299	85 _76th
All I can say is Matthew McConaughey just...Wow! Its like he took the bull by the horns and strapped it to his back. Seriously this film would be nothing if not for McConaughey's performance. That said the supporting cast wasn't very fleshed out and it was a little bit too predictable by the numbers. Though, I'm not sure it really matters the way the spotlight was constantly focused on McConaughey's outstanding performance.
1	thegreyfox	95 _98th
Absolutely stunning movie about a man who has to fight both for his life and for the freedom to choose his medication. Warm, funny, sad and a total delight from start to finish. A truly amazing performance from McConaughey, who takes a pretty loathsome sleezy character to the point where we totally care about him and his fight. Leto was fantastic, and the whole supporting cast were perfect. To me, this is real storytelling. Sure, it might not have been totally accurate, but what film ever is ?
1	MontyCircus	40 _37th
Typical Oscar-type movie that's more important than it is entertaining. Informative, yes, but would I ever want to see it again? No, no I would not.
1	Superargo	41 _23rd
Seems like I should've seen this thing on ABC on a Sunday night circa 1992. No real risks were taken by anybody, including McConaughey (whose performance here consists basically of losing a bunch of weight and then saying "okay! that'll do it!") or Leto (who minces around in an offensively underwritten supporting role). Very lockstep, very rudimentary, and very boring--plus all those goddamn leaps ahead in time were annoying.
1	Ressa	95 _83rd
"Dallas Buyers Club" is a classic fighting-for-a-cause movie with BIG focus on character development. Due to a good story and especially superb performances by McConaughey and Leto, this movie is lifted to a level above a lot of similar flicks. Worth a watch.
1	hajikarimi	91 _70th
1222: i don't like homo themes!
1	hologram	95 _87th
Bravura performances can be as good as wholly spectacular films. Thoroughly enjoyed McConaughey in one of the most physically transformative roles since Cast Away or The Machinist.
1	guy piranha	70 _69th
both leto and mcconaughey look so incredibly fucked up, it's insane. big respect for their transformation. still, the plot never quite gripped me, and the performances, although top notch, couldn't reel me in either. it stays too superficial on the impact and effects of the virus itself to be an actual aids drama, yet the heavy topic hinders it to become anything besides that.
1	NothingsGood	65 _64th
Solid yet unfocussed, Dallas Buyer's Club is a film of its characters more than its story. McConoughey is brilliant and Vallee really lets the pieces shine. Stronger than the sum of its parts. The lack of scope limits its enjoyablility, but probably saves it from being insufferably preachy and too broad.
1	damil	75 _81st
Matthew McConaughey is excellent in this film, and just as brilliant was Jared Leto. I'm so glad he's come back to acting. Jennifer Garner isn't bad, but she can't match the other two. I don't know if it would half as good without the great performances, but it's a solid film. The story is interesting, and it's emotional without being overwrought. I'd recommend it.
1	quez2go	82 _77th
This is a pretty fascinating story that I had never heard before. It definitely resonates today - our relationship to medicine in this country is so fucked up, and it's interesting to watch a Schindler's List type story about a guy who is initially just interested in saving his own ass and turning a bit of profit, but eventually becomes an unexpected hero for a group of people that fate through him into contact with. Solid performances all around, especially from McConaughey and Leto.
1	lena_c	5 _92nd
It's a true story but that doesn't make it the most exciting one to watch. The acting from McConaughey and Leto makes it completely worth the while. Lived up to every expectation I had. *Very good.
1	xacviant	74 _35th
Working-class hustler Ron Woodruff (Matthew McConaughey) is diagnosed with AIDS, and when AZT fails him, he sets up a "club" to import and distribute more effective medicines, in the process running afoul of the FDA. True man-against-the-system story, quite well directed by Jean-Marc Valleé, undermined by an unremarkable script and a lead performance that owes more to radical weight loss than anything else. Jared Leto, as a transvestite hooker, is more effective (if baity). Slack period detail.
1	Trooth	74 _67th
I'm glad this didn't turn into a cliched "homophobic guy learns the error of his ways" movie. The story of this guy pioneering new treatments for AIDS was a lot more interesting to me.
1	Gnalkhere	50 _12th
Jean-Marc Vallée can really bring an elongated time-span down to 2 hours, even when he was wrapped into this oscar bait.
1	mkellins	65 _65th
Interesting story, told well and supported by amazing performances (especially by Leto and McConaughey). It's still a bit conventional film and the story moves too slow at some points. It's highly enjoyable but not quite amazing.
1	DougieD	70 _35th
Great acting and solid direction make for a moving and very watchable film, but I have problems with the screenplay that makes people out to be either bigoted rednecks or warmhearted liberals.
1	Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan)	88 _81st
This club didn't buy its Oscars, it earned them. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto were both fantastic and easily did well enough for their golden awards. I'm not entirely sure the Make-Up and Hair award was earned but that's ok... [Full Review]
1	comepelicula	55 _44th
Mashup of "Erin Brokovich" and "Philadelphia" with Matthew "I dropped 20 kilos to win an oscar" McConaughey. I mean, not because he doesn't do this kinds of roles he is doing a great performance, the performance is alright i guess. The movie is entertaining and correct but full of cliches Hollywood style. And Jennifer Garner does a very poor job.
1	nofear	75 _61st
Great performances all round. You know what to expect from the beginning at it delivers.
1	guvolefou	73 _46th
Özellikle finalinde klişelere doğru yuvarlansa da, hikaye anlatımı, oyunculuklar ve bazı teknik numaralarıyla dikkate değer bir film.
1	Barraoc	90 _95th
McConaughey's performance as the HIV-positive electrician, Woodroof, is as you'd expect; exemplary. Leto was great too.
1	Uhrmacher	87 _73rd
Well acted and with some fairly adventurous cinematography for a big release. Definitely improved my opinion of McConaughey after seeing him typecast as a smooth talking all American southerner so many times. This movie is inevitably a downer, but keeps the schmaltz under control. Well done overall.
1	Ritteh	63 _45th
It was good, just kinda boring. But I think this just isn't my type of movie.
1	sopachuco13	90 _84th
Dallas Buyers Club really showed the acting prowess of McDonoughey and Leto. I was really moved by their energy. I got teared up during this movie. I just thought the whole movie was very poignant because of where we are in America richer now concerning gay rights. I am sure that is deliberate, but it is no less resonate.
1	Matija D	83 _83rd
Matthew pulls this movie to a new dimension. Wonderfully played by him, should be an Oscar winner (Sorry Leo).
1	LookJabba...	9 _91st
Dallas Buyers Club will undoubtedly prove to be my favourite film of the 2013. As a piece of filmmaking this is as solid as it gets. The overall direction, script, cinematography and in particular the performances are all superb. Matthew McConaughey continues his stellar run of form and he is unrecognisably convincing here. And Jared Leto is superb also. Dallas Buyers Club masterfully approaches a delicate subject matter and turns it into an informative, relevant and meaningful character study.
1	serenates	87 _87th
Till this movie, my favourite for Oscar was Leonardo Dicaprio, but now I'm not sure. I mean, McConaughey is like a real Dallas guy. Jared Leto, on the other hand, is definitely gonna win the Oscar. However, the movie overall and Jennifer Garner are not as good as the two above.
1	filmseeking	72 _76th
Great performances from McConaughey and Leto although Garner's part is kind of unnecessary
1	kminer	70 _19th
Wins the award for movie in 2014 I most wished was better.
1	Vdecraim	80 _73rd
While I didn't like the whole 'homosexuals are people too'-education plot, once you go with it, there isn't much left to hate. Laudable, both as an exploration of the AZT-scandal in the 1980s and a character study of a man forced to change his personal views on society when contracted with a serious illness. The direction and performances were great as well.
1	patman	65 _56th
A good biopic about Ron Woodroof, a man diagnosed with HIV. We follow his dramatic change from a homophobic, drug addicted rodeo to a man with a true purpose in life; To stay a live and help other people in the same situation. Although a little slow at times, it's the unique relationship between McConaughey and Leto that sticks with you, thanks to the sacrificing, powerful performances.
1	nilooravaei	92 _91st
so wonderful. i was blown away by how much i enjoyed this film. jean-marc vallee is definitely a director to watch out for. mcconaughey's performance was out of this world - definitely oscar worthy. the film was so effortless and so precise, in establishing and growing its characters, story and its world. this kind of perfect harmony between different mediums is what filmmaking, and to a larger extent, life, is all about.
1	meltemcilik	70 _74th
Stunning, rich story of a dying man's fight for his right to the medicine of his choice. Well crafted, there are a few clunky directions and overt dialogue but McConaughey gives one of his best performances yet. succeeds in tackling the larger subjects of the pharmaceutical industry and homophobia without detracting from Ron's really story.
1	shauny18	79 _96th
Excellent film with a masterclass acting performance from McConaughey and the supporting cast. Jared Leto's performance was a particular highlight, showing his credentials as an all round showman! The story has many twists and turns which keep you hooked all the way through and you will end up rooting for McConaughey after loathing him at the start! A must watch!!!
1	Fromenberg	90 _64th
powerful story, fantastic acting, and wonderful direction. this movie will tug your sympathy cords through the characters emotional journeys.
1	Couch Potato	80 _57th
Fantastic performances by Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Agree with some of the other reviews here, that the first half is by far the strongest. The second is full of sentimental clichés, and focuses too much on getting the message across. But loved the unusual chemistry between McConaughey and Leto.
1	karatoprak	75 _58th
from 67 to 75.
1	TDKR	90 _85th
MM transforms himself into the character like never before and he does great job in really making us believe that he suffers AIDS and this movie is about surviving against the odds.
1	Twouse	90 _95th
This film was very very good. Leto played an amazing support role, and for once I actually liked McConaughey. Acting and script were great, and quite frankly its one of my favourite films of 2013
1	gerybux	85 _0th
Who said that you can't buy some extra days of one's life. Movies like these teach us to never give up the will to live. Don't forget it's our life, so lets fight for it.
1	littlered	87 _65th
Pros: Interesting theme. Amazing performances from McConaughey and Leto. Great character development. Cons: Succumbs to predictable drama in the second half. Insists on referring to its trans* female character as a "he".
1	whotemp	78 _49th
Hooo Matthew McConaughey was great! Interesting story. - 3/9/14
1	JSchlansky	54 _33rd
Some great performances but the direction is bland and the script is just a little dull. Important subject matter but not the best film to address it.
1	m3tan	70 _81st
Good film but McConaughey certainly didn't deserve an Oscar. He plays the same damn character in every movie - a likable male chauvinist with a Southern drawl... Is he even acting or just playing himself over and over? I guess he gets the statuette for losing 50 lbs but then shouldn't Christian Bale have gotten one for the Machinist? I guess AIDs is more politically correct than dementia...
1	satsujin	9 _74th
Great acting all around
1	Kurochocole	86 _63rd
Great adaptation of a real life story. I really sympathized with the characters. Matthew showcased his outstanding acting skills and really did this film a justice. There're so much implicit materials worth looking at after finish watching this film. Highly recommended.
1	Armilio	60 _28th
Enjoyable, but overrated and predictable. Good performances by McWhatever and Leto, but playing a bit stereotype characters. The message is simply wrong and historically inaccurate.
1	KeyUtkan	87 _97th
Superb acting. Losing weight, mid-southern charm. The movement style of a rodeo cowboy. McConaughey brings his A game for this movie. And about movie its based on a true , enlightning story. And it executes very well. Damn great. Its a solid proof about the power of cinema and the power of the art. Im impressed. There were some dragged parts ı mean pacing and context aint good as acting and story. but mostly excellently executed.
1	kw161484	100 _89th
I find it hard to express my love for weighty films like this using the words provided to us in the English language so ill just say that this is a f******* incredible movie about one of the most controversial and taboo subjects of our time. It faces it head on with out so much as a blink of the eye and is, if nothing else, commendable for that. its nearly a masterpiece. Ten years from now it may be considered one.

Average Percentile 62.94% from 4832 Ratings