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These days when actor Matthew McConaughey comes to mind, it's easy to just think shirtless ''Sexiest Man Alive'' who bums around on beaches when he's not filming increasingly inane (but admittedly profitable) romantic comedies — the latest, Fool's Gold, debuts on DVD this week. But a quick look at his résumé shows there's more depth than you might expect. (And surprisingly, his Texas drawl seems to be appropriate in almost every role.)

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Matthew McConaughey: He's Not That Bad. Really.

By Erin E. Stevenson | Jun 17, 2008

With movies like ''Fool's Gold'' on his resume, and those ''Sexiest Man Alive'' abs, it's easy to think the Texas charmer's a lightweight. But we're coming to his defense: Here are 12 flicks that show he's got substance

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    • The Hangover III
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    • Now You See Me
    • What Maisie Knew
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    • Much Ado About Nothing
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    • Twenty Feet from Stardom
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    • Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
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    • The Way Way Back
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    • Lovelace
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    • We're the Millers
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