Director: Brad Furman
Rating: R
The Bouw-Man.
Some of the most memorable scenes in movie history have come in a courtroom setting. I mean, does anybody not stop and watch Tom Cruise/Jack Nicholson square-off in “A Few Good Men” when you come across it flipping through the channels? Al Pacino’s “You’re out of order” rant in “…And Justice for All” always brings a smile to my face. However, courtroom dramas/thrillers have been rarity in Hollywood these days. It may be that there are so many television programs that follow this premise that it would almost seem redundant to make movies regularly on the subject. It could also be that lately they don’t have a really good track record of making serious money for their studios, so there’s little motivation to produce them. Whatever the reason, you really have to root for “The Lincoln Lawyer” to be successful is you’re a fan of the genre.
I was reminded of “Primal Fear” when I watched the trailer to “The Lincoln Lawyer.” Matthew McConaughey’s pompous egotistical attorney appears reminiscent of Richard Gere’s Martin Vail. If “The Lincoln Lawyer” is as profitable as “Primal Fear,” maybe there’s hope for more courtroom dramas/thrillers down the road. There’s also a strong cast (Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Ryan Phillippe, Josh Lucas, etc.) here to accompany McConaughey’s leading man role. McConaughey elevated his status playing a lawyer some 15 years ago in “A Time to Kill.” Maybe he can reinvent himself again, and breakaway from those familiar romantic comedy roles that have dogged his career.
Opening Weekend Gross: $18.5 Million
Noodles: Prediction
Considering all the buzz on this movie, I think it might actually be worth a damn to watch. My big question is will Matthew be shirtless at all in this picture? That is a cat that loves to show his man nips.
Opening Weekend Gross: $24 Million
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