The Lincoln Lawyer
Based on the novel by Michael Connelly about a dodgy LA lawyer who operates out of his Lincoln sedan. Cracking cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, Michael Peña, William H Macy and John Leguizamo.
Mickey (McConaughey) has spent most of his career defending garden-variety criminals out the Lincoln, until he lands the case of his career: defending Louis Roulet (Phillippe), a Beverly Hills playboy accused of rape and attempted murder. The seemingly straightforward case develops into a deadly game of survival...
2011USA
CrimeDramaThriller
- Director:
- Brad Furman ('The Take')
- Writer:
- John Romano
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaugheyRyan PhillippeMarisa TomeiJosh LucasJohn LeguizamoWilliam H. MacyMichael Peña
The Lincoln Lawyer / Reviews
Sydney Morning Herald
It's nice to see McConaughey getting relatively serious instead of coasting through yet another witless romcom...
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Slant Magazine
Who knew cheesy one-liners and pro-bono work could simultaneously represent the worst impulses Hollywood has to offer.
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The Guardian
It's a slick, cleverly plotted thriller with plenty of twists, smart hard-boiled dialogue and fine supporting performances...
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Chicago Reader
This pungent neo-noir can be sleazy and over-familiar, but like the protagonist, it's so smart and crafty that you may forgive its flaws.
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Los Angeles Times
While Furman shows a mostly steady hand with his actors, the narrative flow trips things up considerably.
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A.V. Club
The film devolves into the cosily predictable world of TV legal dramas, abandoning the moral uncertainty of its opening scenes...
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Hollywood Reporter
A moderately entertaining crime drama from people who know their way around a bloody knife or suspicious evidence.
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Variety
The Lincoln Lawyer is a quintessential airport-novel kind of movie, possessing no great qualities or ambitions.
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Time Out
McConaughey must still think he's starring in television commercials, his original forte.
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