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Dallas Buyers Club

Dallas Buyers Club

2013
Drama
Biography
1h 57m
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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Dallas Buyers Club

2013
Drama
Biography
1h 57m
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Rated 09 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 19 Jun 2014
65
48th
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.
Rated 11 Nov 2017
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.
Rated 12 Jan 2014
80
63rd
Is it bad that at some point I thought Leto looked kind of hot?
Rated 04 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 05 Jan 2014
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
Rated 21 Nov 2013
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.
Rated 30 Nov 2013
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.
Rated 11 Mar 2014
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.
Rated 08 Feb 2014
55
39th
Hats off to Leto and McC. Everything else is sort of mediocre, though. Now go watch 'C.R.A.Z.Y.'.
Rated 28 Sep 2020
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.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 08 Dec 2013
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.
Rated 23 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
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.
Rated 05 Jan 2014
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!
Rated 07 Jan 2014
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"
Rated 30 Nov 2013
58
44th
I changed my mind
Rated 11 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
60
29th
Ugly, boring and sure as hell overhyped by a wide margin.
Rated 14 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 25 Jan 2014
83
69th
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.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
8
78th
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.
Rated 22 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 12 Dec 2015
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.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
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.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
85
86th
And the academy awards go to...
Rated 09 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 19 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 07 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 23 Apr 2014
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.
Rated 28 May 2014
74
32nd
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
Rated 10 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 01 Feb 2014
1
4th
so grateful this straight, straaaaaight reforming bigot showed me how to embrace homosexuals (from afar), else i'd have been totally lost.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
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.
Rated 08 Mar 2014
80
75th
Great idea and execution. It's fun watching McConaughey try to beat Bale at his own game.
Rated 24 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 31 Jul 2014
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.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
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.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 01 Mar 2014
85
82nd
Matthew McConaughey proves that he is a decent actor through a superb performance in the engaging Dallas Buyers Club
Rated 19 Jan 2014
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".
Rated 10 Feb 2014
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
Rated 20 Mar 2014
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.
Rated 07 Dec 2013
75
46th
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.
Rated 03 Apr 2014
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 . . .
Rated 06 Mar 2014
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".
Rated 25 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 21 Feb 2014
60
62nd
brilliant performance by the actors but the overall story was really weak
Rated 26 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 23 Nov 2013
86
78th
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
Rated 30 Jul 2014
80
66th
Much better than I expected, Matthew plays the role brilliantly.
Rated 26 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 02 Aug 2015
77
24th
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.
Rated 09 Apr 2014
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.
Rated 08 Dec 2013
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".
Rated 21 Dec 2014
80
73rd
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?"
Rated 26 Nov 2013
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.
Rated 10 Dec 2013
68
53rd
Excellent performances from McConaughey and (especially) Leto somehow can't give the movie itself the emotional heart this story deserves.
Rated 30 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
83
83rd
Matthew pulls this movie to a new dimension. Wonderfully played by him, should be an Oscar winner (Sorry Leo).
Rated 05 Nov 2014
80
71st
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.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 16 Nov 2013
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.
Rated 18 Nov 2013
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.
Rated 22 Jun 2014
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.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
80
88th
A gripping, moving picture, with a strong lead performance from a reborn Matthew McConaughey.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
79
65th
The story loses some steam towards the end but McConaughey, Leto and Vallée all do an excellent job.
Rated 19 Feb 2014
72
76th
Great performances from McConaughey and Leto although Garner's part is kind of unnecessary
Rated 06 Jul 2014
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.
Rated 01 Jun 2015
90
95th
McConaughey's performance as the HIV-positive electrician, Woodroof, is as you'd expect; exemplary. Leto was great too.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
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...
Rated 10 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 21 Apr 2014
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.
Rated 26 Jan 2014
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!!!
Rated 01 Mar 2015
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.
Rated 11 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 19 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
90
64th
powerful story, fantastic acting, and wonderful direction. this movie will tug your sympathy cords through the characters emotional journeys.
Rated 27 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 02 May 2014
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...
Rated 28 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 13 Jul 2014
80
75th
Fantastic story of human perseverance. However, I hope people don't take away that they should fight aids with vitamins.
Rated 23 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
77
81st
Really good acting but I felt it lacked a certain punch to really drive it home.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
85
85th
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.
Rated 19 Feb 2014
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
Rated 01 Mar 2014
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.
Rated 05 Jan 2014
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
Rated 12 Feb 2014
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.
Rated 31 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
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.
Rated 23 Dec 2013
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.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
90
89th
Career performances from McConaughey, Leto, and Garner highlight this well-written AIDS drama.

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