Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Ana F — 05 Feb 2012

Read the book, had to see the movie. I liked that the core of the storyline stayed intact. The changes made from book to screenplay enhanced were good.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Ana F on 05 Feb 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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