The Lincoln Lawyer


The Lincoln Lawyer
A struggling lawyer operates out of his car, servicing his low-life clients. One day he strikes it lucky and is hired by a playboy brat, but the lawyer soon realises that the brat has put him in an extremely difficult position. It will take all his skill and brainpower to find the right path through the legal trap, as he comes face to face with pure evil. Reviewers have generally praised McConaughey's performance here.

118 minutes.
No persons under 16 (Language, Violence).
Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton
Director
Brad Furman
ScreenplayJohn Romano, from the novel by Michael Connelly
MusicCliff Martinez
CinematographyLukas Ettlin
EditingJeff McEvoy
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
SoundtrackAvailable
Made in2011
Produced byLionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Stone Village Pictures

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreCrime, drama
LanguageInfrequent, strong
NudityNone
SexImplied
ViolenceImplied, infrequent, strong
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseAlcohol
CommentsNone
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ScreenIt Report (USA)

Sex / Nudity
4
Violence
5
Blood / Gore / Gross
4
Guns / Weapons
4
Profanity
4
Alcohol / Drugs
4
Smoking
3
Disrespectful / Bad Attitude
5
Imitative Behaviour
3
Frightening / Tense Scenes
4
Jump Scenes
0
Tense Family Scenes
3
Music (Scary/Tense)
1
Music (Inappropriate)
0
Topics to talk about
4


Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith quote iconMore than just a pretty face
15
Die Burger
Marzanne van den Berg quote iconMathew verrass met goeie spel in 'Lincoln
10
Cape Times
Christy Lemire quote iconFlat legal motor
5
24.com
Shaheema Barodien
10
Box Office
Pete Hammond quote iconThe Lincoln Lawyer is a don't-miss cinematic page-turner with enough twists to fill five movies.
15
Chicago Sunday Times
Roger Ebert quote iconFor what it is, The Lincoln Lawyer is workmanlike, engagingly acted and entertaining.
15
ReelViews
James Berardinelli quote iconThe reason to see The Lincoln Lawyer is the reason to read the novel: because it's fast-paced and satisfying, and packs in a few twists and turns without straining credulity beyond the breaking point.
15
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers quote iconA dynamite Matthew McConaughey gives his best performance in years as Mick, wearing the character like a second skin.
15
ScreenIt
C. Fuchs quote iconIt's a decent enough offering buoyed by McConaughey's performance.
11
Metacritic.com
31 critics
13
Rottentomatoes critics
153 critics
13
Rottentomatoes tomatometer
Tomatometer quote iconIt doesn't offer any twists on the predictable courtroom thriller formula, but with a charming Matthew McConaughey leading its solid cast, The Lincoln Lawyer offers briskly enjoyable entertainment.
17

What the People say

Internet
8045 Netizens quote iconWell-worth watching
15

Average .. 65%

13

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