The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

A sleazy defense attorney has a crisis of conscience when he represents a wealthy client who has a foolproof plan to beat the system.

Director:

Brad Furman

Writers:

John Romano (screenplay), Michael Connelly (novel)

Stars:

Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew McConaughey	...	Mick Haller
Marisa Tomei	...	Maggie McPherson
Ryan Phillippe	...	Louis Roulet
William H. Macy	...	Frank Levin
Josh Lucas	...	Ted Minton
John Leguizamo	...	Val Valenzuela
Michael Peña	...	Jesus Martinez
Bob Gunton	...	Cecil Dobbs
Frances Fisher	...	Mary Windsor
Bryan Cranston	...	Detective Lankford
Trace Adkins	...	Eddie Vogel
Laurence Mason	...	Earl
Margarita Levieva	...	Reggie Campo
Pell James	...	Lorna
Shea Whigham	...	Corliss

Storyline

Mick Haller is a defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. When a wealthy Realtor is accused of raping a prostitute, Haller is asked to defend him. The man claims that the woman is trying to get some money out of him. But when Haller looks at the evidence against him, he learns that this case might be linked to an old case of his.

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Plot Keywords:

lawyer | prostitute | trial | prosecutor | stabbed to death | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence, sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Lionsgate [United States] Official site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Culpable o inocente

Filming Locations:

Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£571,836 (UK) (18 March 2011)

Gross:

$57,981,889 (USA) (15 July 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mickey Haller also makes an appearance in the Michael Connelly novel "Nine Dragons". In one scene of that book a suspect claims that Matthew McConaughey can provide an alibi for him.

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Goofs

At one point in the court case, the bailiff is asked to remove the jury from the courtroom. The door to the courtroom is heard closing off camera, just a split second after several jury members are shown to still be in the courtroom.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Mick Haller: I tell you what Eddie, how about I do this one for free?
Eddie Vogel: [gestures at him and leaves]
Earl: Are you sure you're feeling all right?
Mick Haller: Repeat customers, Earl. We'll stick to 'em next time...

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.116 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Bobblehead Girl"
Written by Danny Chaimson, Daniel Hastie, Dale Jennings, Stewart Killen, Sean O'Shea and Sergio Rios
Performed by Danny Chaimson & The 11th Hour
Courtesy of Cold Classic Records, LLC

User Reviews

Well-worth watching

Matthew McConaughey has arrived. He carries this movie. His presence makes this movie happen. He is the spark that lights this movie's fire. He takes a good story and makes it excellent. He projects the intensity and savvy that makes his character interesting and unique. And this is not hyperbole. Mr. McConaughey's performance is energetic, engaging and entertaining. He manages to project street-smarts and style; he is smart but not slick; he's realistic but not cynical; he is sensitive but not mushy. Another surprise is Ryan Phillippe's excellent performance which also adds considerably to the movie's entertainment value as his character spars with Mr. McConaughey's. Although the story itself is a variation of the detective-who-done-it genre, the effective manner in which the story unfolds coupled with the excellent acting makes this story well-worth watching.