The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

This case is a dangerous game of life and death.

Directed by Brad Furman

Produced by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lionsgate

2011119 min7.2 / 10

A taut legal thriller that uses courtroom procedure and moral ambiguity to explore a defense attorney's entanglement with a dangerous client and a case far more complex than it initially appears.

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

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  • Is The Lincoln Lawyer scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Lincoln Lawyer sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Lincoln Lawyer violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does The Lincoln Lawyer end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Lincoln Lawyer easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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64/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

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Surprise79

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Love75

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