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.
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.
Bestselling crime novelist Michael Connelly also wrote the superior Blood Work.
Well earned R rating.
Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
‘The mustache alone should get an award for “Best Facial Hairâ€.’ Good one.