The Lincoln Lawyer
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63 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 132 Ratings

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  • Starring: Matthew McConaughey
  • Summary: Mickey Haller is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Haller has spent most of his career defending garden-variety criminals, until he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy accused of murder. But the seemingly straightforward case suddenly develops into a deadly game of survival for Haller. "The Lincoln Lawyer" is based on the best-selling Michael Connelly novel.(Lionsgate)


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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: James White
    Mar 19, 2011
    80
    A solid thriller with McConaughey doing what he does best.
  2. NPR
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    Mar 18, 2011
    80
    If The Lincoln Lawyer has nothing new of substance to offer in its tale of life on the judicial margins, it has relaxed L.A. atmosphere to burn.
  3. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    Mar 16, 2011
    60
    The story, based on the Michael Connelly novel, grows increasingly far-fetched - at times it plays like an expensive pilot for a TV series, maybe a "Young Barnaby Jones" or something.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Mar 18, 2011
    20
    There's a reason potboiler paperbacks don't make good movies - there's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood.

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  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. MovieGuyBrian
    9
    Zigging and zagging his way thru a fairly predictable yet thoroughly engaging and polished piece of double-crossing pie - McConaughey shines as a slick, booze-swilling, street smart and rarely shirtless (I said â… Expand
  2. Aerthos
    8
    Don't go see "The Lincoln Lawyer" expecting something new and different in terms of a courtroom drama/thriller. The plot follows the fairly standard formula across the three acts, but the experience remains enjoyable because not all of the turns in the plot are predictable and the cast is filled with a variety of characters. A big kudos on this film go to the director/cinematographer/screenwriter who chose the multitude of shots focused on the main character's eyes--a powerful and quick method of giving the viewer an instant indication of his emotional state at various points in the film, and one that certainly helps his character seem more real.… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    7
    The movie is decent and tedious at first but it gets better and better until in the end after watching "The Lincoln Lawyer", you will feel what a lawyer who drives a Lincoln car really is.… Expand
  4. hollyv
    7
    A much more compelling story than I expected, with a nice ensemble cast. Matthew McConaughey plays the slightly sleazy lawyer with a certain street charm and personal angst defending the squeaky clean, but possibly sociopathic boy next door. The story offers a nice mix of character introduction/development with an interesting story complete with fun twists that will leave you thinking a bit after the movie. Has the definite feel of a series in the making.… Expand

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