Review of Dallas Buyers Club (2013) by Scott N — 30 Jan 2015

Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime in this moving and thought provoking film.

This review of Dallas Buyers Club (2013) was written by Scott N on 30 Jan 2015.

Dallas Buyers Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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