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A native of Texas, 51-year-old Matthew McConaughey became famous for his comedic and dramatic roles in films. Each film with his participation is a real holiday!
The audience is attracted by the charisma of the actor, pouring over the edge, a believable game and charm. Speaking of the latter, it’s even more important than beauty, and McConaughey has a lot of charm!
Hollywood loves the rebirth of stars – once Matthew McConaughey was rejected, considering him a second-rate actor, but this did not break the spirit of the actor, on the contrary, he proved in every possible way that he was able to play in serious films, and struck the audience with roles in the tapes “Dallas Buyers Club” and ” Real detective.
No one else doubted his professionalism, and McConaughey began to climb to the top of success.
At the moment, the actor is filming in such films as “The Storm Begins” and “Time to Forgive.” It is not yet known when they will be released, but we hope that soon. In the meantime, let’s remember what films Matthew McConaughey starred in. There will be something to see at your leisure!
10 We are one team (2006)
A film based on true events leaves all viewers impressed. The biggest plus of “We are one team”, of course, is the real story put into the plot.
There are many contradictions in the film that people of a small town experience. The game of Matthew McConaughey shows that he put a lot of emotional energy and gave it his best.
On the night of 1970, a football team from the University of Huntington crashed in a plane crash. Everyone died, including the coaches. There were 75 people on board. A young coach, Jack, who is about to assemble a new team, helps the people of Huntington survive this terrible tragedy.
9. Lincoln for Lawyer (2011)
15 years after his first career breakthrough in film after his role in A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey has returned to the audience as a serious man who wears suits. The actor played in “The Lincoln Lawyer” deftly, confidently, and most importantly – you believe him that he is an avid lawyer.
Some viewers even questioned his biography, asking if he had a law degree.
Mickey Holler is a successful lawyer from Los Angeles, whose important image perfectly complements the “Lincoln”. The main character has to deal with another case – a rich client attacked a prostitute, Mickey was quickly able to get him an excuse. However, he soon realizes that rich Louis is hiding the truth from him…
8. Time to Kill (1996)
A Time to Kill is based on the book of the same name by John Grisham., starring such outstanding actors as Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey and, of course, Matthew McConaughey. The picture is painful to watch, because its components: cruelty, pedophilia, racism, but it perfectly shows what kind of world we live in.
A 10-year-old girl was brutally raped. The girl’s father, unable to contain his aggression, shot everyone who hurt his baby. The man faces a gas chamber for what he did. But a lawyer who has never lost comes into play. Can he get a plea of innocence for his desperate client?
7. Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
The film is based on the true story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed with AIDS.. It happened in 1985. Despite the fact that the doctors gave him little time, the man continued to fight for his life, and even used non-standard medicines.
Later, he came up with the idea to open an underground business where he would supply medicines to those in need, since traditional medicine is powerless.
Dallas Buyers Club tells the story of Ron Woodroof, a man who was diagnosed with AIDS. By taking non-traditional medicines, he was able to prolong his own life, and soon he had the idea to help others.
Interesting fact: Matthew McConaughey lost 22 kg for the film. He literally lived his hero, and was able to demonstrate on the screen what the filmmakers demanded of him – a man who failed the HIV test, but passed the test for humanity positively.
6. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Matthew McConaughey plays a non-starring role in The Wolf of Wall Street (Leonardo DiCaprio received the main one), but not the last one either. Many people dream of big money, but not everyone can develop a plan for earning it.
In fact, the path to fortune is not so difficult – if you do something well and your services are needed – there is a chance to get rich, though you still need ambition, confidence, the ability to convince …
The film will be useful to watch for all managers and owners of firms. In many ways, the success of the enterprise depends on the staff – if they are motivated and encouraged in every possible way, they will begin to work more actively.
In the center of the story is Jordan Belfort, who gets a job in one agency. His client communication skills and charm soon pay off, Jordan becomes the richest man who in his spare time comes off as best he can. But one day an FBI agent visits him…
5. Contact (1997)
If you are a sci-fi lover and have not yet watched “Contact” – be sure to take note of it. You will be impressed by the stellar cast (Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Angela Bassett, etc.), fantastic plot and good special effects for that time. Jodie Foster got a difficult role, but she played it with great professionalism.
Radio astronomer Ellie dreamed about the stars from an early age, when she was engaged in amateur radio with her father. The girl went on the air. Once she was left an orphan – her parents died, but the girl did not believe in it … She knew that her mother and father were somewhere in outer space …
Fun fact: The banner that says “UFO ABDUCTION INSURANCE” on the RV belongs to a real company. Warner Brothers received a substantial amount of money to have their name featured in the film.
4. Sex and the City (1998 – 2004)
It seems that most of the now popular actors appeared in Sex and the City: Justin Theroux, Hugh Hefner, Bradley Cooper, and also Matthew McConaughey. He starred in the popular series in 2000 – then the actor was 31 years old, and he starred in romantic films. In fact, in the 3rd season, McConaughey played himself.
In the center of the series are 4 best friends. Each of them is beautiful in its own way, but something unites women – a passion for the new. Each of the women solves problems in her own way, they say that one head is good, two is even better, and 4 is just perfect! New Yorkers are confident and live the life they want.
3. Gentlemen (2019)
The Gentlemen – 2019 film from Guy Ritchie. Despite the change of eras, life has been and will be a futile attempt to catch something that is the meaning of our existence. For everyone, this is something different, what matters to the main character?
One American was a drug dealer from an early age, and now he has found a way to get rich illegally. To do this, he uses the estates of the impoverished aristocracy of England, which replenished his wallet. A journalist comes to Ray and asks him to buy a movie script, which details the crimes of his boss…
2. Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is a multifaceted film, striking in how many important topics it raises. They would be enough for 3-4 films, but the author tried to fit the ideas into one. Visually, the film does not look like modern blockbusters: it is shot on film and shows real locations, which creates a unique atmosphere.
Humanity is coming to a crisis: dust storms, drought have become more frequent on Earth, and plants are dying out. Scientists and researchers go through a wormhole (a tunnel in space) to find a planet suitable for life.
There are 3 planets in mind, perhaps the team will be lucky and they will stay on the 1st, or they will have to visit all 3. On one of these planets, 1 hour is equal to 7 years on Earth …
1. True Detective (2014 – 2019)
If you love detective stories, True Detective is a must-have for your collection., if you do not love – he still will not leave you indifferent. When you come across such series, a headache arises: firstly, you want to find out the solution as soon as possible, and secondly, so that the show never ends!
The main characters in the series are Rustin Cowley and Marty Hart. The detectives work together, and both are veteran cops. The action of the first season takes place immediately in two periods of time: in 1995 (when the crime occurred) and 2012 (the case is resumed because a similar crime was committed).
The victim of the crime is a girl who was found in the fields of Louisiana. It is interesting that signs were left at the crime scene … What could this mean?