In the early 2000s, Matthew McConaughey was a bona fide movie star and a hunky household name. That would satisfy most actors, but McConaughey wanted something more. For the past couple of years, he has slowly been reshaping his career, eschewing lighthearted rom-coms for hard-hitting indie films. It's a unique transformation that seems to be working, with the upcoming 'Dallas Buyers Club' earning serious Oscar buzz. USA TODAY's Yohana Desta takes a look at McConaughey's silver screen makeover.
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