Drugstore Rodeo

Rating: 8/10 (7 March 2014)

The opening sequence of Dallas Buyer's club speaks volumes about what to expect and the film doesn't disappoint.Every movie relies on one strong aspect and Dallas Buyer's club is an out an out actor's movie. It has a solid story line and a crisp narrative but its the performance that the lead and the supporting actors bring to the table that make it a memorable journey. Matthew McConaughey comes up with the performance of a lifetime and keeps you engaged with his portrayal of a Electrician and sometimes rodeo bull rider Ron Woodroof. Its the way in which his character goes through the transformation over the three acts of the movie and how his motivations change over the course of the film makes you root for him. The change in motivation and the subtle way in which he goes through it is something that stays with you long after the the film has ended. The first thing that comes to mind after watching Matthew McConaughey is that this guy deserves an Oscar for it and the fact that he got one just goes on to prove that this is THE BEST performance of the season. Jared Leto in the supporting role of cross dresser Rayon is equally engaging. Jared has owned the character and takes you on such a emotional ride that you feel for his pain. Jared portrays the inner conflict of Rayon, his insecurities and fear with such conviction that you are moved to your core another well deserved Oscar performance that was rightly won. Jennifer Garner does justice to her part but there is hardly anything that she could do here, but gets overshadowed by the other actors. The story of the movie is crisp and the brisk pace at which the narrative progresses just makes the film much more enjoyable. It helps that the film is based off real events and that it questions the medical system, but at its core its a story of one man standing up for what is feels to be true, his zest to survive and his journey to realize that there is more to life than money. The narrative does loose its steam at times and the direction though adequate is not at par with the script or the performances of the actors.
This is one of those movies which stays with you long after you have left the movie screens and the performances come back to you even after years.