Dallas Buyers Club

Name: Dallas Buyers Club
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: November 1, 2013
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 77
Cast: Griffin Dunne, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn

2013

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Focus Features | Release Date: November 1, 2013 | R

Starring: Griffin Dunne, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn

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,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, anti-viral medications from all over the world yet still illegal in the U.S. Other AIDS patients sought out his medications forgoing hospitals, doctors and AZT. With the help of his doctor, Eve Saks and a fellow patient, Rayon, Ron unintentionally created the Dallas Buyers Club, the first of dozens which would form around the country, providing its paying members with these alternative treatments. The clubs, growing in numbers and clientele, were brought to the attention of the FDA and pharmaceutical companies which waged an all out war on Ron.… Expand

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 min

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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Nov 7, 2013

Dallas Buyers Club is one of the best pictures of the year. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Nov 8, 2013

Jean-Marc Vallee’s film is anything but standard, thanks to an astonishing performance by Matthew McConaughey. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Nov 8, 2013

Thanks to the superb screenplay by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack and the brilliant, brave performances by the cast, Dallas Buyers Club gets just about everything right, save for a few over-the-top scenes that hammer home points that have already been made. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

Oct 31, 2013

Even with some flaws and flailing, Dallas Buyers Club is a rough, raw, ragged and exhilarating ride. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Nov 13, 2013

Dallas Buyers Club is an indelible story about one man’s unwillingness to go gently into that good night, and the personal growth he experiences along the way. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Nov 7, 2013

McConaughey is first-rate throughout, on top of every dramatic and blackly comic situation, even when the character isn't on top of anything. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Oct 31, 2013

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. Read full review

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Tomd1941

Mar 13, 2014

Excellent movie and great acting. My pick for best movie. You feel the challenges of a life or death situation in face of government bureaucracy and what courage is all about. Recommend for young adults and older.

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TJADENZ

Jan 20, 2014

This movie was one of the most unexpected, underrated "Great" movies of the year..you fall in love with Roy who is a bull riding , woman loving , Rodeo superstar who unexpectedly find he has HIV and is given a full 30 days to live ...Jared Leto plays a great role and this movie won't let youThis movie was one of the most unexpected, underrated "Great" movies of the year..you fall in love with Roy who is a bull riding , woman loving , Rodeo superstar who unexpectedly find he has HIV and is given a full 30 days to live ...Jared Leto plays a great role and this movie won't let you down homophobic or not.… Expand

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Scraper

Nov 14, 2016

Still trying to wrap my head around the negative reviews. People think that this movie (and too many others) are trying to manipulate them psychologically. Particularly when in comes to a subject as heavy as the AIDS epidemic, there are going to be strong emotions, but Dallas Buyers Club isStill trying to wrap my head around the negative reviews. People think that this movie (and too many others) are trying to manipulate them psychologically. Particularly when in comes to a subject as heavy as the AIDS epidemic, there are going to be strong emotions, but Dallas Buyers Club is nothing but forthright and honest about telling it's story. Mcconaughey and Leto make a believer out of me. The script was so good that they simply needed to support it, instead both knocked it out of the park. Just a very enjoyable, poignant movie experience. Even if you believed that the creators of the film were trying to steer you falsely in a direction, at least they got the skeptics thinking about it.… Expand

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foxgrove

Jan 17, 2014

Stars Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto certainly put themselves through the ringer here playing aids stricken characters, McConaughey even going as far as to shed a considerable amount of weight for his role. Economical editing propels the story forward and the two lead actors are superbStars Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto certainly put themselves through the ringer here playing aids stricken characters, McConaughey even going as far as to shed a considerable amount of weight for his role. Economical editing propels the story forward and the two lead actors are superb even if the film suffers from a mid section that seems to lose some momentum. Things become very emotional at the end with Leto registering strongly in these scenes.… Expand

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oDjento

Jan 1, 2015

This film was great! Very touching and nicely crafted. I found the first portion of the film a little underwhelming after hearing how great this film was supposed to be but the rest of it was excellent. Emotional in a way that doesn't try to unconvicingly shove it down your throat.This film was great! Very touching and nicely crafted. I found the first portion of the film a little underwhelming after hearing how great this film was supposed to be but the rest of it was excellent. Emotional in a way that doesn't try to unconvicingly shove it down your throat. McConaughey and Leto are both exceptional in their roles and the chemistry and relationship between them is great. Also great job on the directing, some scenes were done very nicely, and loved a lot of the contrasting scenes, where two things to compare against each other were happening (i.e opening scene). Brilliant film and well worth the watch!… Expand

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TVJerry

Nov 25, 2013

This is loosely-based on a Texas electrician/rodeo rider (Matthew McConaughey) who contracted AIDS in the mid-80s and struggled to smuggle alternative treatments for fighting his and many others' illness. In setting up his "club," his homophobia is challenged when he partners with a transThis is loosely-based on a Texas electrician/rodeo rider (Matthew McConaughey) who contracted AIDS in the mid-80s and struggled to smuggle alternative treatments for fighting his and many others' illness. In setting up his "club," his homophobia is challenged when he partners with a trans character (Jared Leto). The story unfolds at a steady pace, but it's really about the two leads. McConaughey imbues his character with much of the swagger typical of his personality, but manages to show emotion once or twice. It's Leto who completely transforms himself into a sweet, sensitive woman and creates the film's most poignant peaks. The movie is a bit too long and repetitive in the setbacks, but it still manages to tell the story effectively with award-potential performances.… Expand

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buddylove

Sep 17, 2014

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 movieSo, 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.… Expand

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