From Hollywood pretty-boy to full-blown performer, McConaughey delivers again...

Rating: 9/10 (10 February 2014)

I am guessing only a (native) Texan will "get" a Rodeo-riding, multi-girl pounding, 80's homophobic/racist redneck, per se. But as an outsider (residing in Bogotá, Colombia), I think Matthew McConaughey's performance was *superb*. For an "ignorant cowboy" he put a hell of a fight with the FDA people, let alone the AIDS disease & HIV virus, as well as with his arrogant, self-serving persona. This is a story about reality, morality, courage & self preservation. Watching McConaughey transformed into 130lbs of anger & determination was highly entertaining, as it was convincing. Maybe Hollywood "pretty boys" have more to offer than good looks!!