The Lincoln Lawyer

2011
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Based on the novel by Michael Connelly about a dodgy LA lawyer who operates out of his Lincoln sedan. Cracking... More

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The Lincoln Lawyer | Ratings & Reviews

"A perfectly enjoyable time killer."

The AgeThe Age

"It's nice to see McConaughey getting relatively serious instead of coasting through yet another witless romcom..."

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald

"A solid thriller with McConaughey doing what he does best."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"Who knew cheesy one-liners and pro-bono work could simultaneously represent the worst impulses Hollywood has to offer."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"It's a slick, cleverly plotted thriller with plenty of twists, smart hard-boiled dialogue and fine supporting performances..."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"This is rock-solid entertainment."

Rolling StoneRolling Stone

"There's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood."

New York Daily NewsNew York Daily News

"The Lincoln Lawyer is workmanlike, engagingly acted and entertaining."

Roger EbertRoger Ebert

"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."

Chicago ReaderChicago Reader

"Stylish, suspenseful and thoroughly entertaining."

USA TodayUSA Today

"While Furman shows a mostly steady hand with his actors, the narrative flow trips things up considerably."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"The film devolves into the cosily predictable world of TV legal dramas, abandoning the moral uncertainty of its opening scenes..."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

"A moderately entertaining crime drama from people who know their way around a bloody knife or suspicious evidence."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"The Lincoln Lawyer is a quintessential airport-novel kind of movie, possessing no great qualities or ambitions."

VarietyVariety

"McConaughey must still think he's starring in television commercials, his original forte."

Time OutTime Out

The Lincoln Lawyer | Details

Genre
Drama, Thriller
Country of origin
USA

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