The Lincoln Lawyer

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Plot: Mick (Matthew McConaughey) is a scrappy defense lawyer who is hired by Louis Roulet, a rich heir, to defend him against a sexual assault charge. The case is not so simple, and soon Mick is being manipulated by Louis as other murders enter the story.

Review: The Lincoln Lawyer has two things going for it Matthew McConaughey, and a really well written plot. McConaughey has gives Mick presence and depth. He has a low volume understated style that gives him added intensity. The story, based on the book by Michael Connelly, is full of twists and turns. Marisa Tomei is also a highlight.

The soundtrack is good. I will look for some of them on iTunes.

The Lincoln Lawyer does not have any social message, but it is fun to watch. I enjoyed seeing it.

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Phillippe

Directed by: Brad Furman; based on the novel by Michael Connelly

Rating: 3.0+ stars; Almost 3.5, but it is just a little empty. It needed a good solid supporting actor performance.
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More: I don't really believe that most lawyers would let themselves be manipulated like this. Maybe Mick needed the money. I'd think that they'd usually resign.

Even more:!! Spoiler!! How did Mama Roulet get the gun?

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