“Dallas Buyers Club 2013” is a punchy and powerful film about a cowboy diagnosed with HIV during the 1980s epidemic. He starts smuggling unapproved drugs into Texas to help others with the disease, becoming a Robin Hood figure who defies the system and bureaucracy. The performance by Matthew McConaughey, who lost 50 pounds, is raw and visceral, and the film packs an emotional punch that stays with you long after it’s over.
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Review
In the vast expanse of Texan prairie land, there stands a story of resilience and vigor. “Dallas Buyers Club” is a portrayal of this story that will leave you awe-inspired.
The storyline follows Ron Woodroof, played by Matthew McConaughey, a rodeo cowboy turned electrician who lives life in the fast lane. Ron’s carefree lifestyle comes to an abrupt halt when he is diagnosed with HIV in 1985. Back then, it was considered to be a death sentence.
Ron struggles with denial before acceptance sinks in, and he embarks on a journey to find alternative treatments for his condition. In his quest for survival, he crosses paths with Dr. Eve Saks, played by Jennifer Garner, who initially dismisses Ron’s ideas but later joins forces with him to provide assistance to HIV patients.
The plot takes us through their battle against the FDA and pharmaceutical companies that suppress medication that could save thousands of lives. Ron starts an illegal business where he smuggles medication from Mexico into the USA and sells it to other HIV patients.
The movie is based on true events and highlights key moments from the AIDS epidemic that shook America during the 80s and 90s. The director Jean-Marc Vallée provides an authentic representation of this period through costuming, set design, and music selection.
Matthew McConaughey delivers one of his finest performances as Ron Woodroof. He lost over three stone for this role and gave life to a character who is complex, witty yet vulnerable. Alongside him is Jared Leto playing Rayon- a transgender woman whom Ron befriends during his journey.
Leto’s performance as Rayon won him an academy award for best-supporting actor; however, his performance goes beyond recognition- Leto delivers a masterful performance bringing heartbreak and warmth to Rayon’s character that adds value and depth to the plot itself.
Through its cinematography and score, “Dallas Buyers Club” captures the raw emotion of the narrative’s events. The music selection reinforces the sentiment of each scene, providing a cultural capsule for the period that it represents.
The film’s popularity and critical acclaim are evident, having received over thirty-five awards from various award ceremonies. It stands as a testament to its excellence in writing, direction, acting, and production value.
Filming in only twenty-five days with no rehearsals or set production time was a definite challenge for the crew that brought “Dallas Buyers Club” to life. However, their coupling of precision and efficiency shines through on screen.
Lastly, “Dallas Buyers Club” leaves us with multiple one-liners that carry tremendous weight and depth within them. One such line is Ron’s response to his doctor’s advice to stay positive- “Screw you! Nobody who saw that movie ended up with AIDS.” This is a small yet crucial example of how dialogue can add depth and characterization to the plotline.
In conclusion, “Dallas Buyers Club” is an extraordinary film that brings life to a period of American history perceived through selective lenses until now. It does so by weaving together grit, resilience, compassion all underlined by an unwavering will for survival. The film resonates with Hemingway’s style- minimalistic yet impactful in conveying its message. Therefore if you haven’t watched it already – it’s one movie that needs to be on your watchlist!
Technical Data
- Release : 2013-11-01
- Runtime : 117
- Genre : Drama, History
- Cast : Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof, Jared Leto as Rayon, Jennifer Garner as Dr. Eve Saks, Denis O’Hare as Dr. Sevard, Steve Zahn as Tucker
- Crew : Kerry Barden as Casting, Robin Mathews as Makeup Department Head, Holly Wiersma as Executive Producer, Paul Schnee as Casting, John Paino as Production Design
- Revenue : $55,736,588
- Budget : $5,000,000
- Company : Truth Entertainment, Voltage Pictures, CE
- Popularity : 21.999
- Summary : Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug-taking, women-loving, homophobic man who in 1986 was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live.
- Tagline : Sometimes it takes a hustler to change the world
