McConaughey and Leto's best performances yet

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2014)

I went to see Dallas Buyers Club before the hype and deliberately had almost no idea what it was even about. What I enjoyed most about this film is definitely the performances of Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Without a doubt, the best performances of both to present (and I think the Academy will back me on this). Both actors play characters who are superficially difficult to empathize with (especially Ron), however, through a great script and powerful character portrayals, by the end of the picture we feel great emotions for Ron and Rayon. We also become invested in the complex relationship that develops between these two unlikely companions.
Great acting, great script, great sets and costumes. I should add that the story itself is very interesting. I did not know about the existence of this type of "buyers club" prior to the film, so I actually got a history lesson as well.
Dallas Buyers Club is, to me a highly emotional testament to the human spirit and will to fight against all odds.