If you have not yet watched the trailer for the newest Martin Scorsese-Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration, do so. Not only does it confirm that this is one of the most anticipated movies of the fall, it further demonstrates the absolute trance Matthew McConaughey is in when it comes to playing strange characters at this point in his career. He’s mesmerizing as much as he is mesmerized by himself. The Wolf of Wall Street looks to be DiCaprio’s movie as per usual, but the trailer indicates some potentially impressive work by McConaughey and Jonah Hill. Then, McConaughey also has the upcoming Dallas Buyers Club, in which he plays 1980’s AIDS victim Ron Woodroof, and is currently generating a significant amount of buzz. Following these projects he has a date with an up and coming director named Christopher Nolan, starring in Interstellar, set for 2014.
I can’t think of anyone on a hotter streak of films and performances right now than Matthew McConaughey. He has all of a sudden become a fascinating figure, a crushing performer, and an enormous box office draw. How did this even happen? Your guess is as good as mine. But as far as I’m concerned, it’s a trend that is quite alright. Alright alright alright.
