Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Olivia B — 19 Mar 2012

Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime. Breathtaking and suspensful. This movie does not disappoint.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Olivia B on 19 Mar 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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