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The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
I’ve had this one on my list for a while. I enjoyed McConaughey in A Time To Kill, so I tried to leave a decent timeframe between watching two legal dramas with the same lead actor.
McConaughey is always great to watch, whether it’s a cheesy rom com or his more dramatic roles. He oozes charisma almost effortlessly. Somewhat sleazy and tough, yet glimmers of kindness and retribution shine through. The supporting cast is full of recognisable names, giving McConaughey well rounded characters to bounce off of. Macey deserved far more screen time as Haller’s private investigator imo.
The story is pretty simple and predictable, but the acting really grips you and envelopes you in what’s going on on screen. It does delve into some melodrama which feels unnecessary whilst simultaneously lacking any real weight due to it become a bit convoluted within the storylines.
The conclusion is weak, and it’s a bit of a cop out to what is otherwise a good court room thriller. No real technical feats to note. Run of the mill cinematography and score for these types of films, but then again the story is the driving force much more than the style.
If you’re a McConaughey fan then you will definitely enjoy this. He is fantastic, as he often is It moves at a good pce, not feeling stuck or slow until the final 10 minutes. The story is satisfiably entertaining for the most part and gets a thumbs up from me overall.
“There’s no client as scary as an innocent man.”
Rating: 6/10
Where to watch: @netflixuk
Runtime: 2hours
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