Finally I agree with
the critics - this film offers an amazing experience and I am impressed at the American establishment recognising individual resilience and integrity outside the mainstream. There are so many beautiful threads and surprising contrasts. It is shocking to be reminded of the early 80's and the sheer terror of AIDS, especially through the experience of a super macho Texas cowboy Ron Woodruf, played by Matthew McConaughey. Given 30 days to live, we see both sides of medical ignorance; sensitive uncertainty compared to arrogant controlling denial. It is predictable that his friends shun him, but not that he really learns to appreciate the conflicted cross dressing Rayon, played by Jared Leto. I was impressed by his deep search for accurate scientific information (which is part of my day job) and his entrepreneurial attitude to sharing his knowledge, regardless of the law or any clinical trial protocol. Together with a motley crew of renegades, I was totally inspired by their shared struggle for independent choice and personal dignity.
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