Fresh
It's really just a solid courtroom drama, but these days moviegoers should take what they can get.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
The Lincoln Lawyer
This case is a dangerous game of life and death.
2011 · 1h 59m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Brad Furman
Overview
Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.
Director and cast
- Brad Furman Director
- Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller
- Ryan Phillippe as Louis Roulet
- William H. Macy as Frank Levin
- Marisa Tomei as Maggie McPherson
- Josh Lucas as Ted Minton
- John Leguizamo as Val Valenzuela
- Michael Peña as Jesus Martinez
- Bob Gunton as Cecil Dobbs
- Frances Fisher as Mary Windsor
- Trace Adkins as Eddie Vogel
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
83%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It has nothing to do with the capital of Nebraska or the former president. While you're watching it, though, you'll wish it did.
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Rotten
There's a reason potboiler paperbacks don't make good movies -- there's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood.
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Fresh
Just when you thought Matthew McConaughey had settled into pre-retirement content to play the (dry-aged) beefcake in a string of dippy romantic comedies, the actor comes roaring back with some real acting.
Ella Taylor, NPR
Fresh
That the premise of the film doesn't make a ton of sense shouldn't dissuade you if you're in the mood for a little escape.
Laremy Legel, Film.com
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