A film by Jean - Marc Villée and written by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack. It is a biographical drama. A strong script start to finish and great casting help to make a powerful well produced movie. Starring Mathew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof and Jared Leto as Rayon. After Ron is diagnosed with HIV the film tells the story of his in ability to accept and later fight to survive against the disease. Rayon he meets along the way and forms an unlikely friendship. Both actors give outstanding performances and it is easy to see (on this occasion) why both received academy awards. The film is gritty and holds no punches in regard to subject matter throughout. The treatment of HIV/Aids in its early onset is shown through the FDA and the medication administered to patients in the medical trial of AZT is explained and presented well. The supporting cast all "bring it" including Steve Zahn and Denis O'Hare with Jennifer Garner who plays Dr Eve Saks standing out, with her take on a doctor who stays true to her ethics in a time when her colleagues are pill pushing. If you haven't already seen Dallas Buyers Club remedy this (doctors orders). What could have been a depressing outing is in a way heart warning. It gets 8 out of 10.
Follow me on twitter
@Breezeatmovies
No comments:
Post a Comment