I hold out hope for Matthew McConaughey.

Yes, he has become more famous for shedding his shirt than for his acting, and yes, he has released a string of tired romantic comedies that smack of little but a paycheck grab.

But he has also expertly portrayed two iconic characters in two of my all-time favorite movies: Wooderson in Dazed and Confused and Buddy Deeds in Lone Star. Those performances alone earn McConaughey a free pass for life. And his funny turn in last year’s Tropic Thunder is a sign that he might still have some interesting work ahead of him.

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