Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Michael M — 05 Jan 2014

I don't really understand why people like this movie so much. It was generic, predictable, and forgettable.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Michael M on 05 Jan 2014.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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