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Special Features
• Making The Case: Creating the "Lincoln Lawyer"
• Michael Connelly: At Home On The Road
• One On One with Matthew McConaughey and Michael Connelly
• Deleted Scenes
• Michael Connelly: At Home On The Road
• One On One with Matthew McConaughey and Michael Connelly
• Deleted Scenes
Editorial Reviews
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Smooth operator Mickey Haller (Matthew McConaughey) zips around Los Angeles in his chauffeured Lincoln town car, cutting deals and finding clients on the road. Then he lands a doozy: a rich real-estate heir (Ryan Phillippe) accused of the brutal assault of an escort. At first, the case looks like a breeze, but odd details start nagging at Haller until he recognizes an ugly connection to an earlier case--and realizes he's been set up in the strangest way. There are some deep implausibilities in The Lincoln Lawyer, but they hardly matter. This is a movie that cruises on charm and smart casting, from McConaughey as a man whose glib polish is betrayed by a streak of doubt, down to the detectives (solid performances from Bryan Cranston, Michael Paré, Michaela Conlin, and others) and lowlifes (Katherine Moennig as an unlucky hooker, Shea Whigham as a lazy snitch) that flesh out the legal world. Every character pops out, clean and distinct; this sort of web-of-deceit story line, full of twists and turns, depends on the audience clearly connecting all the players. Some moments get overstated or maybe don't make complete sense, but the zippy pace carries the audience over those bumps. The Lincoln Lawyer could easily turn into a television series, a sort of Rockford Files-esque mixture of procedure and puzzle making. Also starring Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Frances Fisher, John Leguizamo, and Josh Lucas as the prosecuting attorney who gives McConaughey some competition in the chiseled-looks department. --Bret Fetzer
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In the gripping thriller “The Lincoln Lawyer,” Matthew McConaughey stars as Michael “Mick” Haller, a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter- variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant movie about the flaws in the justice system, and one man who tries to correct them. I love this movie. I say A+,
By Tony Heck "Twitter me - @pantherpremiere" (Belgrade, MT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lincoln Lawyer (DVD)
How far would you go to correct a wrong? After agreeing to take on a case he assumes is an easy win Mickey (McConaughey) soon learns appearances are deceiving. When he finds out the truth and tries to expose it his friends and family are put at risk. I have to admit I actually think McConaughey is very good at playing parts like this. As in "Time To Kill" and "Two For The Money". The smooth man pushed to the edge. Saying almost anything about the movie will give too much info away but I will admit that after being in the "Movie Business" for over 10 years I've seen enough that it's very hard for me to be surprised at a movies ending. The twist at the end of this one had me totally thrown and I love when that happens. I had high expectations for this and it surpassed them all. Watch this movie, you will not regret it. I loved it. As a plus this is a movie that exposes the flaws in the justice system, which will make you mad, and at the same time make you wish more lawyers are like Mickey Haller. I love this movie. I say A+.
Would I watch again? - Absolutely, Im going to buy it!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good old-fashioned legal thriller,
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This review is from: The Lincoln Lawyer (DVD)
This legal thriller is a refreshing break from all of the mindless, style-over-substance 3D fare Hollywood is churning out lately. It's a throwback to the days of classic courtroom dramas and police procedurals, with enough interesting twists and turns to keep eyeballs glued to the screen. Matthew McConaughey is superbly cast as the smooth operator lawyer. The rest of the casting is also exceptional, down to some of the bit parts like the bail bondsman, the jailhouse snitch, the biker, and the busted hooker. (I especially appreciated William H. Macy as the private investigator; I do wish that Marisa Tomei had a meatier role that allowed her to shine as she did in "My Cousin Vinny.") Michael Connelly is one of the best current authors in the hard-boiled police procedural genre, and the adaptation stays pretty true to his spirit. As someone who works in the criminal justice system, I appreciated the realism. Money, connections, backroom wheeling and dealing, and simple twists of fate often trump justice. Just four stars because although it was solid and great fun to watch, it lacked a profound message or deep impact that would make it memorable. You certainly won't regret watching it.
CAUTION: If you have not seen this movie, do not watch the trailer. It spoils the plot.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Lincoln Lawyer Review,
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This review is from: The Lincoln Lawyer (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)
THE LINCOLN LAWYER
STARRING: Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Philippe, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Michael Pena, John Leguizamo and Josh Lucas WRITTEN BY: John Romano; based on the novel by Michael Connelly DIRECTED BY: Brad Furman Rated: R Genre: Drama / Thriller Release Date: 18 March 2011 Review Date: 18 March 2011 The Lincoln Lawyer was a refreshing film for two paramount reasons: it's one of the top films of the year and its Matthew McConaughey's best performance to date. I generally like McConaughey movies but he's played a lot of goofballs. More often than not he's a buffoon or a slacker who has beautiful women flocking to him and we never question it because he's Matthew McConaughey. The ladies in his films never question it for this same reason and because he usually has his shirt off. But here he's charming, intelligent, slick, and meticulously perfect at everything; particularly the work he does from the back seat of his Lincoln. We'd believe any woman's attraction to him. Ironically, only one woman shows interest in him and it's an old flame. She's Maggie, played by the lovely Marisa Tomei. The two are lawyers who remain friends who may want a little more. The iceberg between them is that they are on either sides of the fence when it comes to the law. She wants bad guys behind bars; he couldn't care less if they're on the street so long as they can afford his hefty fees. McConaughey slides into the role of Mick Haller with great ease and does a tremendous job. Mick lives to be in a courtroom and finds great euphoria in winning and knowing that he will win without question. We love watching him in action. As good as this film was, I imagine the detail that went into the novel, of which it's based, was even more enticing. Even John Grisham is likely a fan. We spend the first several minutes of the film being acquainted with the big sleaze ball Mick is. He handles multiple cases at a time: hookers, drug dealers, whatever; and seems to have them settled in his head before he even steps foot in court. All that changes however with his latest client: a rich kid accused of a brutal rape (Ryan Philippe). All fingers point to his being guilty, but he insists otherwise. Ryan Philippe isn't as good here as he was as a similar rich snob in Cruel Intentions, but he's pretty close. To reveal what happens next would be inconceivable to anyone who's seen the film. It spirals out of control over and over and it's the kind of film that makes you think while entertaining the hell out of you. It's one of those rare movies that actually could happen yet still has us captivated. Oh, and McConaughey only removes his shirt once.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty much flawless for what it is.
Brad Furman's "The Lincoln Lawyer" is a slick, fast-moving, outstandingly entertaining legal thriller about a defense attorney burdened with the client from Hell.
Published 14 days ago by Miles D. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
It is terrific, well acted. If, you like Michael Connelly, you will be so happy that they followed the book very closely.
Published 16 days ago by Amazon fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
NTGUILTY
WARNING: CONTAINS MIDPOINT PLOT TWIST Matthew McConaughey plays Mike Haller, a smooth LA high priced lawyer who defends scumbags.
Published 21 days ago by Michael Ledo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book and great movie
I read the book first and then went to see the movie. I think the book was better but the movie was real good.
Published 28 days ago by Rhonda
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slick legal escapism, well-acted characters -- so WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT?
Matthew McConaughey plays a street-wise, prison-wise lawyer (Mickey Haller) who works the system to make a living.
Published 1 month ago by J. Ridgway
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good TV-caliber plot in a well-acted, well-produced feature film
The film critics I've read have done an unusually good job discussing The Lincoln Lawyer, as I saw it.
Published 1 month ago by viewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the book...
Saw this movie over the weekend. I must say I was a little afraid that it would be a let down after reading the book, so many times the book doesn't translate well into a movie...
Published 1 month ago by M.V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't try to Scam a Scammer
"The Lincoln Lawyer" with more twists and turns than a corkscrew reminded me of those classic L.A. crime thrillers like "Chinatown," and the hardboiled school of Dashiell Hammett,...
Published 1 month ago by John F. Rooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid courtroom thriller with excellent work from Matthew McConaughey...
Agatha Christie would be proud of the five-twist ending to THE LINCOLN LAWYER. The film is clearly top-notch and street smart.
Published 1 month ago by N. Doyle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good legal thriller
A slick and well-paid defense attorney takes the case of a wealthy man who is accused of assaulting a prostitute.
Published 1 month ago by Robert G. Splaine Jr.
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