Review of Dallas Buyers Club (2013) by Kglnyc — 03 Nov 2013

Subtle performances by Leto and McConaughey (who knew he had it in him?) and a respectful job done about an important episode in recent American history. As a gay man, I wish there had been a larger presence/depiction in the film of the incredible bravery and resourcefulness that not only a straight Texan cowboy showed during the AIDS crisis, but also the entire American gay community who demonstrated they were more than just helpless, dying, weepy, sex-crazed queens (which, unfortunately, the Leto character is ultimately written off as in this film).

But I get that it's not a documentary but rather a compelling story of one straight man with AIDS facing off against the medical industrial complex, and I think audiences will appreciate it for what it's worth.