changing consciousness

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2014)

The criticism that I read of "Dallas Buyers Club" is that the hero is a bigot who sees his consciousness changed, as opposed to the gays who sought to raise people's consciousness. Even so, Matthew McConaughey does a perfect job as the fast-living homophobic racist forced to accept his AIDS affliction and starts importing AZT against the desires of the FDA. Other things on which the movie focuses include an immigrant who gets injured on the job but can't seek medical help for fear of getting deported. Jared Leto is also really good as the HIV-positive trans woman who helps McConaughey's character set up the buyers' club. It's a fine look at an era that ravaged the country, especially since AIDS continues to affect millions worldwide. McConaughey and Leto deserved their Oscars.