Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Isadore H — 05 Feb 2016

McConaughey's performance, as well as the surrounding casts work make what would be a middling movie into a spectacular courthouse film.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Isadore H on 05 Feb 2016.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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