The Lincoln Lawyer

"A perfectly enjoyable time killer."

"It's nice to see McConaughey getting relatively serious instead of coasting through yet another witless romcom..."

"A solid thriller with McConaughey doing what he does best."

"Who knew cheesy one-liners and pro-bono work could simultaneously represent the worst impulses Hollywood has to offer."

"It's a slick, cleverly plotted thriller with plenty of twists, smart hard-boiled dialogue and fine supporting performances..."

"This is rock-solid entertainment."

"There's too much outlandish plot, even for Hollywood."

"The Lincoln Lawyer is workmanlike, engagingly acted and entertaining."

"This pungent neo-noir can be sleazy and over-familiar, but like the protagonist, it's so smart and crafty that you may forgive its flaws."

"Stylish, suspenseful and thoroughly entertaining."

"While Furman shows a mostly steady hand with his actors, the narrative flow trips things up considerably."

"The film devolves into the cosily predictable world of TV legal dramas, abandoning the moral uncertainty of its opening scenes..."

"A moderately entertaining crime drama from people who know their way around a bloody knife or suspicious evidence."

"The Lincoln Lawyer is a quintessential airport-novel kind of movie, possessing no great qualities or ambitions."

"McConaughey must still think he's starring in television commercials, his original forte."