Dallas Buyers Club (2013) (original) (raw)

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.

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. (less)

Director: Jean-Marc Vall�e
Writers: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto, Steve Zahn, Denis O'Hare, Dallas Roberts
Producers: Robbie Brenner, Rachel Winter, David L. Bushell, Nathan Ross, Tony Notargiacomo, Joe Newcomb

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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 7, 2013

8 / 10

Judging by its exterior, �Dallas Buyers Club� could be considered a traditional slice of �Oscar bait,� with star Matthew McConaughey physically transforming himself to deliver a performance intended to act as flypaper for awards season accolades. And the movie does contain a few scenes that strain for no discernible reason outside of pure showmanship. The actual film doesn�t invest in shallow theatrics, submitting a fascinating tale of a death sentence refused, watching one man build his own medical industry to save his life, disturbing the slumber of the powers that be. Meaningful and explosi ...read more...

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