Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Bloodmarsh K — 17 Oct 2012

Matthew McConaughey shows what he can do when he's not busy ruining Rom-Coms. This role was made for him, but the same cannot be said for Ryan Phillippe.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Bloodmarsh K on 17 Oct 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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