Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Allen G — 06 Mar 2016

The plot twists and turns enough to keep things interesting, and McConaughey's suave performance is grounded enough to make us believe it all.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Allen G on 06 Mar 2016.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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