Friday, May 13, 2011

The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer


Based on the novel with the same name by Michael Connelly, Brad Furman brings us The Lincoln Lawyer. When I first heard about this movie, I thought it would be about Lincoln's lawyer, but the movie is called The Lincoln Lawyer because the lawyer that the movie is about conducts a lot of his bussiness in the back of his Lincoln.

The lawyer, named Mick Haller, is crusing around Beverly Hills making deals with criminal gangs, and he's probably the most 'street' lawyer ever in a movie. He's one of the best, and he knows it. He's not afraid of anything, and he'll go a long way for his clients, but he'll go even farther for himself. But, don't think that he's some kind of 'king of the criminals' because of that, he battles not only with his own emotions, but also with his ex-wife(who's ironically on the direct opposite in the courtroom).

The whole story revolves around a case where a man is supposedly wrongly accused of assault on a prostitute. The case seems pretty straightforward in the beginning, but as Haller has his investigator do his job, the whole case becomes a lot more complex. Not only does his current case become more complex, he has to go dig a long time back, and go investigate old clients. Ultimately, not only is Haller himself in danger, but everyone close to him, and he's forced between doing the right thing or doing his job.

I do strongly recommend people to check this one out. It twists and turns, but somehow ties up pretty nicely at the end. Twists and turns can be very annyoing, but there's no place in this movie where I felt lost, the twists and turns this movie has just makes it the more interesting! I think the acting is great. The only thing this movie is lacking, in my opinion, is emotion. You don't really relate well to any of the characters, but I guess it's hard when you haven't been in a situation like they are in.

NTGUILTY

Go and watch this movie, you wont be dissapointed!  

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31 comments:

  1. Ive seen the trailer, looks like a good movie.

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  2. You know I was kind of skeptical about this movie but this review has convinced me to give it a chance, thanks!

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  3. That looks pretty sweet man! i might give it a look

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  4. yeah it looks pretty good because of the review. going 2 have to give it a look

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  5. Must watch this

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  6. I overlooked this because its based on a Michael Connelly novel, but damn, I love me some lawyer drama. Thanks for the review, I'm following you for interest!

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  7. Looks like a great movie, haven't seen it though.

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  8. i just can't take that guy seriously. all his movies suck

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  9. Very nice review, one day when I'm in a movie watching mood I'll check it out!

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  10. I actually heard about it from my friend recently. More incentive to watch I guess lol.

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  11. I remember seeing the ads for this and wanting to see it but ended up backing out. I'm gonna go out and give it a fair shot.

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  12. I'd meant to watch this one. I'll probably do it when I get the free time.

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  13. oh okey, I will downl...uh go to the cenima!

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  14. Haven't seen it, thanks for the review.

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  15. looks like I'm staying in for date night tonight. Good one!

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  16. I doubt I'll check it out, but nice review anyways.

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  17. Matthew McConaughey is a good actor... this movie could be interesting

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  18. I was curious about this movie, now i'm going to watch it.

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  19. I will check it out because of your post.Keep up the good work mate.

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  20. Can't say I was the biggest fan.

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  21. The trailer wasn't as hot as I expected it to be really. Ohwell.

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