Compelling acting from Matthew McConaughey

Rating: 8/10 (4 August 2014)

I enjoyed this film. The standout performance from McConaughey is definitely the thing that keeps it all together; his performance is riveting, and I have to say I've never been a fan of his in the past. But the lengths he has gone to really worked. Jared Leto also makes a remarkable appearance.
The editing felt strong and tight, and the directing did what it needed to do to service the story.
I found it a little 'hollywood' at times, but I suppose that is almost inevitable.
On the whole, definitely worth a watch.