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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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It's nice to see McConaughey getting relatively serious instead of coasting through yet another witless romcom, with or without Kate Hudson. Apr 1, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
It's nice to see McConaughey getting relatively serious instead of coasting through yet another witless romcom, with or without Kate Hudson.
Sandra Hall
The film does take some predictable turns - even with its "surprise" twist - but it's a perfectly enjoyable time killer. Mar 31, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The film does take some predictable turns - even with its "surprise" twist - but it's a perfectly enjoyable time killer.
Jim Schembri
It's really just a solid courtroom drama, but these days moviegoers should take what they can get. Mar 26, 2011 | Full Review…
It's really just a solid courtroom drama, but these days moviegoers should take what they can get.
Rafer Guzman
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. Mar 24, 2011 | Full Review…
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
It's a slick, cleverly plotted thriller with plenty of twists, smart hard-boiled dialogue and fine supporting performances... Mar 22, 2011 | Full Review…
It's a slick, cleverly plotted thriller with plenty of twists, smart hard-boiled dialogue and fine supporting performances...
Philip French
There's a reason potboiler paperbacks don't make good movies -- there's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood. Mar 18, 2011 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…
There's a reason potboiler paperbacks don't make good movies -- there's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood.
Joe Neumaier
The Lincoln Lawyer doesn't get as down and dirty and thoughtful as its source material, but it is consistently entertaining and engaging, knowing how to make us worry, then cheer. Overall, it's a courtroom victory. Feb 15, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
The Lincoln Lawyer doesn't get as down and dirty and thoughtful as its source material, but it is consistently entertaining and engaging, knowing how to make us worry, then cheer. Overall, it's a courtroom victory.
Abbie Bernstein
Adapted from Michael Connelly's writing, The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal puzzle with multiple plot twists that will keep unraveling till the end. Jan 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Adapted from Michael Connelly's writing, The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal puzzle with multiple plot twists that will keep unraveling till the end.
Nathalia Aryani
Based on the novel by Michael Connelly -- the first in a franchise -- this one has crisper dialogue than most [legal thrillers]. Jan 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Based on the novel by Michael Connelly -- the first in a franchise -- this one has crisper dialogue than most [legal thrillers].
Kelly Jane Torrance
As far as courtroom dramas are concerned, you'd be hard-pressed to find something as generic as The Lincoln Lawyer. Jan 29, 2018 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
As far as courtroom dramas are concerned, you'd be hard-pressed to find something as generic as The Lincoln Lawyer.
Kiko Martinez
A fast-paced intelligent legal thriller. Jun 30, 2013 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
A fast-paced intelligent legal thriller.
John Hanlon
It moves as a nice pace, is a smooth ride and doesn't require too much energy. Jun 22, 2013 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
It moves as a nice pace, is a smooth ride and doesn't require too much energy.
Will Leitch
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