davyd-02237 Quite a different type of film, pretty obvious what the plot really is within minutes of the film actually starting. Villain is obvious. The only refreshing bit is within the last few minutes, this I found quite different, but it does come "upon you" pretty quick. This kind of language and the way the U S judicial system appears to work (if this film is anything to go by) make this an "Only once" film and its off to the charity shop.

preservedprivacy I kid d you not I had actual goosebumps of cringe there were so many ridiculous cliches in this awful adaptation. the cool black dude chauffeur with the cool hat who tells the lawyer 'you would have doen all right in the streets'), the ex wife whose still in love with the Cad lawyer. The best friend who gets killed on the job. But that just for the scenes. the directing is atrocious an we even have a mega back and forth zoom moment like an low budget italian TV 70s movie. the poor acting of many is so beyond wooden you'd think the director hired his college mates. and the dialogues contains pieces like 'so whachagonnadoo, mike?'. absolutely dreadful. Matt MC's and Marisa Tomei's likability cant save this film, nor can William Macy's ever good acting. And how the hell can can Ryan Philippe get any work these days? Pee-wee herman is a more believable actor. Yhemvioe is so bad hit actually made me a bit angry. One you should probably should have pressed the stop button for and regret you didn't for the rest of the day.

Niels EV "Mick Haller is a defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. When a wealthy Realtor is accused of assaulting a prostitute, Haller is asked to defend him. The man claims that the woman is trying to get some money out of him. But when Haller looks at the evidence against him, he learns that this case might be linked to an old case of his." This movie absolutely butchers the music that has been chosen! None of the tracks gets the attention or time that they deserve, and because of that, they do not at all support the picture. The plot, the scenes and the quality of the actors is all really OK, but the misuse of music destroys my experience. It is hard to understand why a movie with this kind of budget, can't get the use of the soundtrack right!

Python Hyena The Lincoln Lawyer (2011): Dir: Brad Furman / Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, William H. Macy: Intelligent courtroom thriller about reputation. Matthew McConaughey plays a successful lawyer who is presented with a case involving the beating of a prostitute. His client comes from a wealthy upbringing but something doesn't feel right. Director Brad Furman makes everything uncertain, which adds to tension outside the courtroom dramatic elements. McConaughey makes the leap from his usual romantic comedy roles and pulls off a superb performance as a confident lawyer who suddenly finds the cards stacked against him. Ryan Phillippe is equally good as his client who is on trial for the assault. Phillippe claims that he was set up. Surveillance cameras at a nightclub indicate that he was indeed picked up by the victim. Both McConaughey and Phillippe are the film's best elements, both playing intelligent roles where wit plays a major factor in the downfall. Unfortunately supporting roles are merely standard issue. Marisa Tomei turns up as a woman whom McConaughey was once involved with and shares a daughter but the role is extremely limited. Josh Lucas plays the opposing lawyer in a mostly standard role yet he makes it believable. William H. Macy steals moments as an investigator who helps McConaughey with the case. The film is a well made courtroom thriller with much uncertainty. It also demonstrates that even the slickest and most intelligent of lawyers can meet their match but only the best can maintain head above water. Score: 9 ½ / 10