Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Official C — 14 Jul 2017

This courtroom thriller features a solid performance by Matthew McConaughey, ample snappy, courtroom dialogue and twists to keep us thoroughly engaged.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Official C on 14 Jul 2017.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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