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- 2013
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 57 m
- 2013
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 57 m
Summary Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug taking, women loving, homophobic man who, in 1985 was diagnosed with full blown HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live. He started taking the FDA approved AZT, the only legal drug available in the U.S, which brought him to the brink of death. To survive, he smuggled non-toxic, a...
Directed By: Jean-Marc Vallée
Written By: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack
- 2013
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 57 m
- 2013
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 57 m
Dallas Buyers Club
77
8.1
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Summary Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug taking, women loving, homophobic man who, in 1985 was diagnosed with full blown HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live. He started taking the FDA approved AZT, the only legal drug available in the U.S, which brought him to the brink of death. To survive, he smuggled non-toxic, a...
Directed By: Jean-Marc Vallée
Written By: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
77
94% Positive
44 Reviews
44 Reviews
4% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
77
94% Positive
44 Reviews
44 Reviews
4% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Dallas Buyers Club is one of the best pictures of the year.
McConaughey's performance isn't just about the weight loss. It's about gaining compassion, even wisdom, and it's awesome.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 662 User Ratings
8.1
92% Positive
606 Ratings
606 Ratings
6% Mixed
38 Ratings
38 Ratings
3% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 662 User Ratings
8.1
92% Positive
606 Ratings
606 Ratings
6% Mixed
38 Ratings
38 Ratings
3% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
You know what's so extraordinary about Dallas Buyers Club? It's raw, it's daring, it's non-stop, it's crude, it's entertaining, you get invested in the two lead actors' performances (Matthew **** and Jared Leto), it's greatly made, it's not an easy view, it's an achievement, it's a crowd-pleaser! Awesome movie!
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One of the most inspiring films of late. Dallas Buyers Club is a story like none another. It'll move you--I guarantee it. Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of his lifetime. Still, it is Jared Leto that has given the performance of the year!
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If we admire anything about him, it’s entrepreneurship; there’s something uniquely American about a guy outrunning his own death by turning suffering into profit. And as a judge asks, why shouldn’t a dying man be allowed to try any remedy for his disease?
Even with some flaws and flailing, Dallas Buyers Club is a rough, raw, ragged and exhilarating ride.
Regardless of who sees or doesn't see Dallas Buyers Club, however, the movie does what it sets out to do by providing a striking portrait of a remarkable character and offering a history lesson to those too young to remember how things were for AIDS sufferers during the dark ages of the 1980s.
The narrative only really stumbles because its tone never manages to convince on the level that McConaughey's performance eventually does. With its subdued approach, Dallas Buyers Club stops just short of an emotional payoff.
There is warmth and intelligence here, and undeniable sincerity, but also a determination, in the face of much painful and fascinating history, to play it safe.
The avoiding of the use of background music was astonishing and unique, plus the superb acting of Matthew and Jared, makes the movie one of the best of the year, maybe even the decade.
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Weird! That's the only word to describe the oscar nominated film Dallas Buyers Club. Now don't get me wrong this is not a bad movie, it has many things going for it! Such as fantastic performances from both McConaughey and Leto ( Leto's being the stand out in my opinion ) and an interesting story. It's just that the whole aids concept is really weird to me, i didn't know much about it going into the film and I honestly don't have a real opinion on it coming out. In the end I have a new found respect for the victims of aids and a movie like this is sure to raise awareness about those victims as well as their treatment methods. All in all Dallas Buyers Club was an alright movie, but its one that I will probably never watch again!
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Again we have the always inaccurate biopic, which in movie-dom is usually a chance to see quality acting if nothing else and Dallas Buyers Club is no exception. We receive two excellent portrayals from McConaughey and Leto and to be frank this why you will be watching the film. The supporting cast does not deliver anything spectacular, but luckily the story does not need them to. Cinematically the film is lacking, but it does have heart and that is why you should be watching this film. If you are **** or have issues with a film that lacks action or comedy then do not watch it. Everyone else enjoy.
Entertainment value 7.8
Poe Scale 6.5
Acting: 1.5/2
Cinematography: 1/2
Editing: 1/2
Effects and Design 1/2
Writing: 2/2
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If not for the performances, particularly that of Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, this movie would have been absolutely boring. They give what is perhaps the best performances of their careers. Jennifer Garner was good, but not great.
The pace is a bit too slow. It couldn't accommodate two hours. They should have made this movie shorter. Bet even though the film felt boring at different scenes, the ending ones were good.
I enjoyed the characters and performances. The plot, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired.
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So, this movie was a great hit for Hollywood. That's the biz they are in. getting people to the theater. The issue comes in when the public believes this movie was real. or the public begins to "relate" to it and react because of it. Now, on some levels it was a good scary live right movie or you will die. Good stuff; BUT, now it had almost nothing to do with the real AIDS campaign. Sure, they made sure to drop a few key words to wet ones appetite, BUT, it still sent the following false messages: a.) Some big things aren't about money. b.) Everything IS about money. c.) Aids was a big deal in places other than San Francisco. d.) People can have heart attacks and walk out of a hospital 30 minutes later just fine, (if your matt m. famous movie actor). 4.) An average person can treat legal, law enforcement, and medical folks violently and not be put in jail, or brought up on charges. If I shot a shotgun at a door anywhere, there would be cops there in 3 minutes. So, what now? On to the good stuff. The acting was marginal and seemed fake and felt like they were reading the script in rehearsal. Am I jealous of what these actors get paid to do this stuff? Your dam right I am. Do I believe that anyone with "talent" can "make it" if they try really hard? No I don't. Can they cut the scenes any shorter? More later.
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Production Company
Truth Entertainment (II),
Voltage Pictures,
r2 films,
Evolution Independent,
CE,
RainMaker Films
Release Date Nov 1, 2013
Duration 1 h 57 m
Rating R
Tagline Dare to Live
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 3 Wins & 6 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Rome Film Fest
• 4 Wins & 5 Nominations
