Grabs a bull by the balls.

Rating: 9/10 (14 April 2019)

Focusing on the AIDS epidemic of the 80's, this movie faces a thematic giant head-on and does a damn good job doing so. I can't praise Matthew McConaughey's performance enough in this. Good lord, he demands every ounce of your attention for every moment he's on screen. His physical transformation (along with Jared Leto's) is astonishing. The writing is impeccable. The cinematography very pleasantly surprised me. An aesthetically pleasing film at most times with so many great shots and excellent camera work. Captivating editing that really ties the film together, moves the story along at an admirable pace, and highly effectively kept me as the viewer enthusiastically along for the entirety of the ride. An incredible story told on screen with immaculate artistic direction, driven by absolutely killer performances.
"Sorry lady, but I prefer to die with my boots on."