Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Ben W — 29 Jan 2012

A refreshing vacation from McConaughey's normal 'chic flic' role. Lincoln Lawyer is a smart thriller with twists and drama in all the right places.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Ben W on 29 Jan 2012.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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