The film “Dallas Buyers Club” is a real story about a man who, despite the terrible predictions of doctors, managed to win seven years of a full life from fate. To do this, he had to do the incredible: completely change his life priorities. But he coped with all the trials and became a real hero in the eyes of his compatriots. About this unusual story - later in the article.
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Reviews about the "Dallas Buyers Club" are not always unambiguous. Many have questions about the plot of the picture. How can a person become a hero of a film who, due to his own fault, falls ill with an incurable disease? However, the ways of the Lord are mysterious. Perhaps Ron Woodruft was written in his family to do something extraordinary. And the impetus for a complete rebirth was a terrible diagnosis made by a doctor in a Texas clinic.
So, Texas native Ron Woodruft (Matthew McConaughey) never really thought about his own life. He worked as an electrician, was fond of rodeo and was a tireless sex lover. An incredible number of prostitutes visited his arms. And our hero was not going to stop there.
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Everything changed after an accident at work. Ron went to the hospital where he was diagnosed with AIDS. The forecast was murderous - the man had only one month to live. Overjoyed, he turned to Dr. Yves Sachs (Jennifer Garner), who specialized in such problems. From her, he learned that the clinic is testing the drug AZT, which can prolong the lives of HIV-infected patients. Ron found a way to get this medicine. However, he began to take it with alcohol and drugs, which made himself even worse.
During another bout of illness in a hospital bed, a man met a transvestite Rayon (Jared Leto). He shared Ron's vitality and was treated with AZT.
Club organization
Then fate brought Ron to Mexico. There he learned that AIDS is incurable, but there are remedies that can prolong the patient’s life. Rare drugs are not used in the USA, but are very effective in the fight against immunodeficiency. The man decided to deliver them to his homeland on his own.
In Texas, Ron resumed dating Rayon. Together they organized the Dallas Buyers Club. The story continued in a completely new way: now the hero helped not only himself, but also others. The fact is that the drugs that he took were banned for sale in the United States. In order to legally distribute them, Ron had to organize a club. Membership in it cost $ 400, and medicines were allegedly distributed free of charge. The company became so successful that it became interested in the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Quick trade quickly covered up. And Ron was forced to look for alternatives.
Denouement
Meanwhile, another attack of the disease occurred in Rayon. He was taken to a hospital where AZT was crammed. The unfortunate passed away. And this gave Ron new strength. If earlier he was driven by a thirst for profit, now he was ready to lead a social movement to fight for the rights of HIV-infected people. In 1987, he sued the FDA with a demand to return the confiscated drugs and allow them to be distributed in the United States, but lost the process. The judge dismissed the claim with a reservation: the plaintiff is allowed to use the drug for personal use. After his return from the capital, former customers greeted the man with a standing ovation. He earned the recognition of people who knew well what he had to go through.
The Expendables Ron Woodruft
Most reviews of the Dallas Buyers Club express genuine admiration. The lion's share of compliments went to Matthew McConaughey. For the sake of this role, he accomplished a real feat - he lost 22 kilograms. In addition, he had to part with the image of an ethereal handsome man who so pleased the girls on both sides of the Atlantic. Now he appeared in the image of Ron - a rude, cruel and uncouth guy with an unpleasant appearance and the same disgusting habits.
However, as the plot develops in the Dallas Buyers Club, the hero begins to reborn. First, anger leads him, then despair, then apathy. His meeting with a doctor in Mexico can be considered a real miracle. After all, Ron did not just stop drinking alcohol and drugs. He found a new goal in life and revealed great potential. Literally a year later, he was in full swing operating with medical terms, mastered the craft of smuggling, waged a successful struggle with the system and no less effective drug trade. And all these metamorphoses were brilliantly embodied on the screen by Matthew McConaughey. According to the audience, the Oscar, which he received for this role, is a well-deserved reward for high professionalism and extreme dedication.
Charming Rayon
Jared Leto is unusually charismatic. Show business is his element. Everything that this illustrious showman undertakes invariably brings fame and money. He is equally successful in music and acting. And each role in its performance becomes a real event. The positive reviews of the Dallas Buyers Club are largely due to him.
The actor approached the embodiment of the image of Rayon very thoroughly. He lost 15 kilograms and completely got used to the role. According to rumors, the actor refused to make up in between filming and shocked ordinary citizens with his appearance during shopping trips. The transvestite in his performance is a touching, sensitive and incredibly beautiful character with a difficult fate and a heavy death. No one wants to die. And Rayon in the wild desire to survive, beats like a butterfly on glass. But for all his frivolity, he is not just a capricious diva. At the right moment, he helps a friend to stand up and regain elusive hope.
Jared Leto won the Academy Award for supporting role. Many believe that his Rayon is the most piercing image in the film "Dallas Buyers Club." Photos published in our article will help evaluate the charm of this hero.
Good doctor, evil doctor
The struggle of the two polar worldviews is shown in the picture with all sharpness and intransigence. All roles in the Dallas Buyers Club are vibrant and memorable. But Dr. Yves Sachs performed by Jennifer Garner deserves special attention. This woman gives all her energy to help her dying patients. She can not save their lives, but is able to facilitate the last minutes of existence. Her internal struggle between generally accepted attitudes (trust the official directives!) And personal impulses (do no harm!) Continues the entire film. As a result, sincere love for people wins. She is dear to every patient who turns to her for help.
The merciless Dr. Sevard is embodied on the screen by Denise O'Hare. This character is remembered for its inflexibility. He is absolutely convinced that everyone should follow the instructions from above. And he openly admits that selling expensive drugs is a profitable business. Sevard is Ron's main antagonist in the film. Unfortunately, he remains undefeated.
Reviews
Reviews about the "Dallas Buyers Club" exceeded all expectations. No one thought that the low-budget picture would be so successful. However, numerous awards speak for themselves. The film got six Oscar statuettes, six awards from the Rome Film Festival, two Golden Globes, two Sputniks, etc. What is the secret of such an unprecedented recognition?
Almost everyone noted the enchanting game of McConaughey and Summer. They are truly inimitable. However, this is not the only point.
Americans love movies about fighters with the system. The loner who managed to survive in the fight with the almighty corporation - is this not a topic for serious discussion? Such stamina deserves respect, especially since the film is shot on real events.
In addition, Americans are obsessed with political correctness. And in the center of the story is a real miracle: an ardent homophobe becomes a friend for all gay men despised at that time. Such a metamorphosis deserves deep respect.
Summarizing all of the above, we can conclude that the plot of the "Dalas Buyers Club" was not in vain caused a stormy resonance in society. After watching this film, many wanted to ask themselves: what am I capable of in order to survive? And everyone would answer this question differently.
Finally
Many of those who saw the picture, believe that everyone needs to see it. And it doesn’t matter that you didn’t have time to go to this movie to the cinema. "Dallas Buyers Club" can be safely purchased on a licensed disc to leave later in your home collection. This is a great tape for those who love interesting life stories and do not chase after external special effects.