Filmed in the heart of Los Angeles (Echo Park, Frogtown, & Downtown) this fast paced drama moves quick. The editing and camera focus even quicker! I was getting a little dizzy! The directorial approach has a "TV Cop Drama" feel to it. However, it's an enjoyable ride. If you like Matthew McConaughey you'll like this movie. The ensemble cast was great, Marissa Tomei, William H. Macy, and John Leguizamo. The only weak link was a miscast Ryan Phillippe. There are a couple unrealistic corny elements of the plot, and it sometimes lacked motive. Still, this movie has a hip, urban, cool, LA vibe accompanied by some cool music.
To See or not to See? Ya, but go for the Matinee
★★★☆☆
3 out of 5 stars
What's good: The ensemble cast and the hip/cool LA vibe
What sucks: Parts of the plot, some poor casting choices
←Matthew McConaughey at "The Lincoln Lawyer" Premier, photo courtesy of Natalia Perez.
Many of the scenes in the movie were filmed atThe York bar in Highland Park, my stomping grounds.→
←Matthew McConaughey at "The Lincoln Lawyer" Premier, photo courtesy of Natalia Perez.