By thefed on Skatehive
Released in 2011 and directed by Brad Furman, The Lincoln Lawyer takes a familiar courtroom formula and injects it with personality and energy. The film is based on the novel by Michael Connelly and follows defense attorney Mickey Haller, a lawyer who operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car rather than a traditional office. That simple detail immediately sets the tone for the character. Matthew McConaughey plays Mickey Haller with the kind of relaxed confidence that makes the role feel natural. At this point in his career McConaughey was beginning what many people call the “McConaissance,” shifting into stronger dramatic roles. His performance here is slick, charismatic, and layered with just enough moral ambiguity to make the character interesting. Haller is not portrayed as a traditional hero. He is a defense attorney who has made a career representing questionable clients. He understands the gray areas of the legal system and navigates them with confidence. But when he