Wick on The Lincoln Lawyer

Summary - Good 3.0 click to collapse contents

The Lincoln heyday ended in the 70s, fitting since The Lincoln Lawyer feels like a throwback to that shambling decade. While set currently, its frequent loose-focus camerawork, single plot line and land yacht hark back to those slightly cheesy days of yore.

Unitary plot doesn’t mean lack of twists, several of which are surprising and well played. Performed by an accomplished cast led by Matthew McConaughey, The Lincoln Lawyer rides smoothly if not crisply into the realm of successful movie entertainment.

Acting - Good 3.0 click to expand contents

Matthew McConaughey turns in a refreshingly balanced performance, especially after his recent run of farcical comedies.

Ryan Phillippe underwhelms as a rich momma’s boy with a dark side. Dark side? Not from this pretty-boy.

The supporting characters carry the day.

William H. Macy, always great, here as a salt-of-the-earth investigator.
Josh Lucas, always great, here as a frustrated prosecutor.
Frances Fisher as an ultra-polished rich lady.
Bryan Cranston breaks good as a hard-nosed detective.
Trace Adkins, country superstar, as a biker kingpin.
Shea Whigham as a jailhouse snitch who delivers some very entertaining testimony.

Wick's Review

Summary - Good 3.0 click to collapse contents

Acting - Good 3.0 click to expand contents

Male Stars - Very Good 3.5

Female Stars - Good 3.0

Female Costars - OK 2.5

Male Costars - Great 4.0

Film - Good 3.0 click to expand contents

Direction - Good 3.0

Dialogue - Very Good 3.5

Music - Good 3.0

Visuals - Good 3.0

Edge - Risqué 2.2 click to expand contents

Sex Titillating 1.7

Violence Brutal 2.6

Rudeness Salty 2.3

Reality - Glib 1.2 click to expand contents

Circumstantial - Glib 1.5

Biological - Natural 1.0

Physical - Natural 1.0

1 Comment click to expand contents

Wick Mar 18, 2011 7:04PM

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