The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

Before I give my opinion on Matthew McConaughey and his abilities let me say that there are probably a dozen actors that could have done this role well. McConaughey needs to thank his agent for finding him a good script and director because this could be his best film.

McConaughey plays a defense attorney that defends some questionable people. His office is the back of his chauffeured Lincoln. A fast talking, bargaining lawyer that seems to be one thought ahead of everyone around him. When Ryan Phillippe's character comes to him looking for a defense attorney you are just sure you are in for a twist given Phillippe's history of playing bad guys... which he does so well. Some predictable twists but entertaining nonetheless.

With McConaughey as the lead I almost passed on this one, but with Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, and John Leguizamo this is in fact worth your time.

Vote: 8/10

IMDB Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189340/

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