The Lincoln Lawyer

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This a film adaptation of the novel from the Mickey Haller series; The Lincoln Lawyer. This story begins with Mickey Haller doing his research from the backseat of his lincoln car. He opens up his character through negations with a biker gang for a future case. He is soon pulled into a new case with a client who was being blamed for attempt to rape and murder. Haller takes the case and begins to dig further into his client's past as the trail progress'. The innocence of a man becomes murky and things quickly become more dangerous for Mickey Haller.


This films opening credit sequence gives the film a brown 70's slick city feeling. This does a great job in establishing a main theme for the film. I haven't read the novel and don't know anyone who has, so I can't say how loyal it is to the novel. I found the actor line-up to be unique for a film. Matthew McConaughey, Laurence Mason (Tin Tin from the Crow), Trace Adkins (a country singer performing the role of Eddie Vogel-the biker), William H. Macy (as Frank Levine), Ryan Phillippe (from I Know What You Did Last Summer and Flags of Our fathers), and John Leguizamo. Oh, and I must mention-Katherine Moenning who played Gloria (one of Haller's other clients). I think this was a great film to open up a future film acting career (hope to see more of her soon). I might be the only one who thought it surprising, but oh well. Anyway, the beginning film sequence for the film sets up McConaughey's character as a shrew lawyer who works for any client against the state for the right price. Sadly, once you know that Haller's the character you hate to love your attention turns to his driver, Earl/Mason. His character is never fully explained and that just makes him more intriguing. I was surprised to see Maggie McPherson (performed by Marisa Tomei) portrayed a different kind of ex-wife. Instead of being bitter she's upset, but understanding. The plot is intriguing, but the story is a mystery told from the perspective of a lawyer. Much of the script is written very argumentative, and the action is mild. If you're expecting hard action then this film isn't for you. The two main villains (for very different reasons) Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillipee) and Mary Windsor (Frances Fisher) could've been portrayed better. There were good moments, and then there were moments where it fell flat.


I give this film a 9 out of 10 stars! The story is intriguing, but in some parts it could've been presented better. The acting was great expect for the villains. It's not a film for children, but a great drama mystery story to watch on the weekend. 


Answer to last blog: It took 22 dogs to create the single character Marley for the film Marley and Me.


Que: What was written on the lawyer's, Mickey Haller's, license plate?


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