Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Katie H — 07 Mar 2012

This was a surprisingly suspenseful movie. I enjoyed the plot twists and how seemingly unimportant characters became useful and relevant towards the end.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Katie H on 07 Mar 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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