Dallas Buyers Club

Theatrical - Limited 2013-11-01

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto Steve Zahn Dallas Roberts Griffin Dunne
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Written by Craig Borten Melissa Wallack

Genres: Drama

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

Synopsis

When Texan cowboy Ron Woodroof is diagnosed with HIV, he is prescribed a highly toxic drug and given thirty days to live. Refusing to accept this death sentence, Woodroof taps into the world of underground pharmaceuticals and becomes a kingpin of... See more an unapproved alternative treatment that is both restorative and life extending. Woodroof struggles with the FDA as he helps spread awareness of the government’s misinformation, taking a stand against the politically corrupt who prefer to profit from the sick instead of aiding them in their recovery.

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Review: Dallas Buyers Club (TIFF 2013)

Posted 13 years ago

PLOT: The true story of Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey), a hard-living, homophobic Texan , who learns that he’s HIV positive. With AIDS treatment still a mystery in that era (it takes place in 1986), Woodruff takes on the FDA, and...

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Top 10 Movies of 2013 (JimmyO)

With 2013 coming to an end, I am once again reminded that there is good out there when it comes to cinema. Early in the year it certainly may have seemed as if we were in for some serious trouble....

Posted 12 years ago

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Top 10 Movies of 2013 (Chris Bumbray)

Posted 12 years ago

And so another year is in the books! It can’t be denied that 2013 started off badly . The first two months of the year were a wasteland of crap, with us being deluged by some truly horrendous films like...

C’mon, Hollywood: Make like Matthew McConaughey and shape up your actors!

Posted 12 years ago

I’ve gotta be honest: Matthew McConaughey never was one of my favorite actors. His never-ending streak of romantic comedies were never my cup of tea and the stoner-surfer vibe kind of threw me off. Sure, I’ve seen my share of...

Rome Film Festival names Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson’s voice as Best Actor and Actress

Posted 12 years ago

It is that time of year when all of the Oscar hopeful movies begin taking home trophies and we begin compiling our picks for the best movies and performances of the year. While there are still a lot of movies...

Review: Dallas Buyers Club

Posted 12 years ago

Read Chris Bumbray's TIFF review here! PLOT: Based on the true story of Ron Woodroof who, after being diagnosed with HIV and not being able to secure useful medication, began to smuggle in drugs from other countries in order to...

2013 Toronto International Film Festival Wrap-Up and Top 10!

Posted 13 years ago

It’s hard to believe but the Toronto International Film Festival has already come and gone. This year marked my fifth trip in a row to TIFF, and I gotta say this may well have been the best year ever for...

Matthew McConaughey turned down over $15 million to star in the Magnum, P.I. movie

Posted 13 years ago

Everyone loves a good comeback. The most recent example would be Robert Downey Jr who went from a Lindsey Lohan level of downfall to become one of the top paid actors in the world. Matthew McConaughey had the potential to...

Review: Dallas Buyers Club (TIFF 2013)

Posted 13 years ago

First trailer for Dallas Buyers Club with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto

Posted 13 years ago

Ever since we got our first glimpse at Matthew McConaughey in his newly emaciated state, the curiosity for what would push him to go that route has been piqued. Turns out, McConnaughey went to extremes to play real-life figure, Ron...

Jared Leto has joined the disturbing weight loss club for the movie Dallas Buyer’s Club

Posted 13 years ago

You may remember seeing the photos of an emaciated Matthew McConaughey for his upcoming movie DALLAS BUYER’S CLUB. The film follows Ron Woodroof, “a tough Texas electrician who was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986 and given six months to live....