The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
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Critic Consensus: It doesn't offer any twists on the predictable courtroom thriller formula, but with a charming Matthew McConaughey leading its solid cast, The Lincoln Lawyer offers briskly enjoyable entertainment.
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Cast
as Maggie McPherson
as Mick Haller
as Louis Roulet
as Ted Minton
as Val Valenzuela
as Jesus Martinez
as Cecil Dobbs
as Mary Windsor
as Detective Lankford
as Frank Levin
as Eddie Vogel
as Reggie Campo
as Earl
as Lorna
as Corliss
as Gloria
as Detective Kurlen
as Detective Sobel
as Hayley Haller
as Judge Fullbright
as Bailiff Reynaldo
as Harold Casey
as Judge Orton Powell
as Prosecutor
as Biker
as Van Nuys Judge
as Maggie's Co-Counsel
as Sticks
as Leslie Faire
as Officer Maxwell
as Officer # 2
as Officer # 3
as Minton's Secretary
as Golfer #1
as Golfer #2
as Golfer #3
as Junior Prosecutor
as Diner Waitress
as Donna Renteria
as San Quentin Guard
as Bartender
as L.A. Rehab Guard
as Court Clerk
as Assistant DA
as Charles Talbot
as Court Stenographer
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Critic Reviews for The Lincoln Lawyer
All Critics (167) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (139) | Rotten (28) | DVD (2)
It's really just a solid courtroom drama, but these days moviegoers should take what they can get.
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.
There's a reason potboiler paperbacks don't make good movies -- there's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood.
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.
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.
The Lincoln Lawyer is not a feat of genre-breaking design. But it is a well-oiled machine.
Audience Reviews for The Lincoln Lawyer
This entertaining crime thriller is not very original but doesn't disappoint either, as it offers a pretty interesting plot with its typical, expected twists and some good performances - except, of course, Ryan Phillippe, who is mediocre and inexpressive as usual.
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Great legal thriller with an excellent cast and plenty of twists. The major premise probably does not make all that sense but makes for an enthralling and entertaining case. Even if the final revelation falls a bit short, McConaughey makes it worth your time.
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A magnificent courtroom drama/thriller that serves with the same extremities as the hammer of justice. The Lincoln Lawyer is mostly held up by the enigmatic performance from McConaughey as well as the supporting cast. With it's courtroom splendor and gritty thrills, the film is extraordinary. 4/5
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The Lincoln Lawyer Quotes
| Mickey Haller: | You know what I'm afraid of now? Evil, pure Evil. |
| Maggie McPherson: | "There's no client as scary as an innocent man." |
| Maggie McPherson: | There's no client as scary as an innocent man. |
| Eddie Vogel: | ..you really shoot your client's mother? |
| Eddie Vogel: | You really shot your client's mother? |
| Mickey Haller: | Client 1: Dont worry I got it (your money) Haller: Exactly, you got it and I dont. |
| Mickey Haller: | Exactly, you got it and I dont. |
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