Dallas Buyers Club

McConaughey and Leto are great. It's definitely a fantastic story, though I have no idea how close it is to the truth.

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.

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 . . .

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".

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wins the award for movie in 2014 I most wished was better.

Felt like that guy looked like Jared Leto, who knew. GG

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.

Not as good as i expected. Jared Leto holds the entire movie. The moments without him were quite forgettable and the positive aspects of the film are all related to Leto's presence in the scene

Fantastic film.

one of two Jared Leto performances I actually enjoyed.

While I liked the movie it did have parts that I dozed off in.My boyfriend actually fell asleep. It was not a movie that I would've wanted to see in theaters. Redbox.

6

Not much fun to watch, not much of a deviation from the standard "bigot reformed through good deeds" formula, with a little corporate condemnation thrown in. there are better movies to watch if you've got a grudge against big pharma or want to see a homophobe humbled.

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Dallas Buyers Club is a heart-wrenching story, which is essentially a character study of Woodroof. The commitment to the roles from both McConaughey and Leto was crazy and it really shows.

Terrific performances.

Good acting. But that does not compensate for lack of ethical worth and historical inaccuracies. Good example of how USA came to be powerhouse of pseudo-scientific thinking.