Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Jason T — 01 Apr 2013

Not the best courtroom drama ever but still a very good film. Good script, great performances, and nice ending.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Jason T on 01 Apr 2013.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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