A homophobic man gets diagnosed with AIDS in the mid-eighties. After being denied admission into a testing group for a drug that could possibly cure the disease, he decides to sell membership to a club that provides prescription medication that could help fight the disease to others who are also infected. This is a great, great movie. Matthew McConaughey, who is unrecognizable in the role, delivers an absolutely fantastic performance that should merit him an Academy Award nomination. He gets better in every movie and this might be his best performance so far. The film's screenplay does a great job of giving him a story arc that really allows him to grow as a character. Jared Leto was terrific in his supporting role, as a cross dressing man who also has the disease. Leto should also receive a nomination as a supporting actor. Jennifer Garner was also good in her supporting role as a doctor who tries to play by he rules but also empathizes with McConaughey and Leto's situation. Director Jean-Marc Vallee does a commendable job with this film. The screenplay is very good, raising interesting ideas through its exploration of themes, such as homophobia, politics, and death. Dallas Buyer's Club is a great film with two standout performances.
4.5/5
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