Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Andrew P — 08 Sep 2012

A pulse pounding legal thriller with a magnificent performance by Matthew Mcconaughey.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Andrew P on 08 Sep 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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