Not all Matthew McConaughey roles are created equal . As we learned already this year , audiences would rather listen to the Oscar - winning actor wax philosophic about the mystical qualities ofWild Turkey bourbonthan watch the bronze bongo - god drift around a forest in aGus Van Sant movie . fortuitously , Gold , the actor ’s previous attempt at Oscar glory , looks alright alright alright .
Why does this trailer put us at rest ? Much like in his iconic mustache - growing role inTrue Detectiveand his system of weights loss forDallas Buyers Club , Goldfinds McConaughey make a " unfearing " physical histrion choice by dare to go bald as Kenny Wells , a down - on - his - chance man of affairs who makes a killing in the gold trade . McConaughey does n’t have to do roles like this ; he could be enjoyinglive sporting event 24/7and run his hands through his beautiful tangles of hair , but instead he ’s out here looking like Champ fromAnchorman . honour that .
Also , McConaughey touches a tiger in this movie . I will see any delineation in which McConaughey communes with a hazardous animal , so I ’m already buying a just the ticket .
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Finally , Gold , which get on Christmas Day , is the first directorial effort in over 10 year from Stephen Gaghan , the author ofTrafficand director ofSyriana , the movie where George Clooney put on weight unit , got fry , and won an Oscar for his troubles . I ’m not saying McConaughey is guaranteed a trophy this yr – this movie could just end up feel like aWolf of Wall Streetknockoff – but , judge from the trailer , his succeeding wait … Au - ish .
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