The Lincoln Lawyer (R)
synopsis
Michael "Mick" Haller is a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
details
Drama
1 hr. 59 min.
Opened March 18th, 2011
MovieGoer Review
The Lincoln Lawyer, directed by Brad Furman and based on the bestseller by Michael Connelly, is a victim of ambition -- it hasn't got enough of it. Certainly, the film has a lot to recommend it: a talented cast, an interesting premise, live... MORE
synopsis
Michael "Mick" Haller is a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
details
Drama
1 hr. 59 min.
Opened March 18th, 2011
MovieGoer Review
The Lincoln Lawyer, directed by Brad Furman and based on the bestseller by Michael Connelly, is a victim of ambition -- it hasn't got enough of it. Certainly, the film has a lot to recommend it: a talented cast, an interesting premise, live... MORE
