I went to see The Lincoln Lawyer soon after it came out.
The movie is based on the book by Michael Connelly. I haven't read the book - though I am interested in reading it - so I don't know what has been changed for the movie. It does well as an entertaining legal thriller overall. The plot is interesting even though it isn't that complex. There are a few surprises that turn up, though other things that happen are more predictable.
Some of what happens in the movie is a bit disturbing, like the attack that Louis is accused of. That part isn't really shown, though there are a few flashback scenes that sort of show what happened...or what might have happened. There is some mystery connected to what happened. A few subplots are added in without making things too complicated. Some things that happen seem a bit random at first, but by the end, they are connected in some way. A few scenes do include a bit of suspense. The movie works well as a thriller.
Some of the characters don't receive that much attention, though I expected that since they weren't in as much of the movie. A few of the characters end up being a bit more complex than they seem at first, which helps to make things more interesting. The cast all do well with their parts. I do think this is one of Matthew McConaughey's better performances.
Overall I really enjoyed this movie and think it is worth seeing.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
The Lincoln Lawyer
