The Lincoln Lawyer
Director: Brad Furman Brad Furman
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy William H. Macy
type: crime / Drama
level: R
Publisher: American Lions gate
release date: March 18, 2011
defense lawyer in Los Angeles Mick Harley (Matthew Mike Conner repair) like to stay in their own He worked in his Lincoln RV, hence the nickname "Lincoln Lawyer". He's been doing justice for the underprivileged until this time; Beverly Hills rich second-generation Louis Rulette (Ryan Phillippe) is accused of raping and attempting to murder recruit Ricky (Margarita Levy). Wah), but he claims that he was framed and that his domineering mother spares no expense to keep her son innocent. Harley and his assistant, Frank Raven (William H. Macy), discover during an investigation that prima facie evidence shows Rulett appears innocent, but at the same time Harley's ex-wife Maggie (Marisa Tomei) Affected by unknown threats, the case hides another secret. Gradually, Harley discovered that this case was quite similar to another rape case he had taken over... The
original novel took the stage
Speaking of mystery novels, if you still hold Agatha Christie's old novels, it can only prove that you are not a detective fan who keeps up with the times. Nowadays, mystery novels often occupy the top of the "New York Times" bestseller list. Master Michael Connery. The former "Los Angeles Times" crime reporter was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize for journalism in 1986. In 1992, he won the Edgar Allan Poe Award, the highest award for mystery fiction for his debut novel "Black Echo", and has since jumped to the best-selling novelist in the United States. , [Lawyer Lincoln] was adapted from the master reasoning novel of the same name. Fans who are involved in the adaptation of the original book will inevitably have criticism. In fact, this is a double-edged sword. Although there have been failures of [The Da Vinci Code], there are also good praises from [Up to the Sky].
Coincidentally, as early as 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in Connery's best-selling novel "The Scarlet Puzzle", but because of the drastic deletion of the novel, the result was not flattering at the box office, and even attracted readers of the original book. annoyed. This time, Lionsgate obediently learned from the old cowboy's painful lessons, and focused on restoring the story of the novel. It specially invited Michael Connery and John Romano, who was nominated for the Emmy Award, to participate in the screenwriting work, and strived to guarantee the script to the greatest extent possible. of the original flavor. In fact, for a novel like "Lincoln Lawyer" that focuses on characterization and court debate, it is not easy to reproduce the original style with images; the protagonist Harley has a forbidding and introverted character, and he has no interest in truth and justice. , At first, I just wanted to earn commissions when accepting Lewis' case. However, as the case unfolds, the hearts and situations of each character are constantly changing. This is the key to revealing the truth, and the film needs to grasp the essence of the original work. But just when everyone was worried that [Lincoln Lawyer] would become a mere formality, Michael Connery, who had seen the original film, gave his own evaluation: "People who like novels, I believe they will also like this movie, but I didn't read it. Anyone who has read novels will also love the movie at the same time, and the cast and final performance of the film are excellent." With such a firm affirmation from the master, all skeptical book fans can relax. It is also worth mentioning that Michael Connery's most famous "Harry Boss series", neither "East Wood" nor Lionsgate has ever touched it. You can also look forward to seeing the style of "Harry Bosch".
Recruits and veterans
[Lincoln Attorney] was originally planned to be directed and acted by Tommy Lee Joan, but Tommy withdrew from the production due to disagreements over the script adaptation. This made Lionsgate suddenly at a loss, so they had to call in the new director Brad Foreman to temporarily rescue him, saying that he was new because he only had a film four years ago that no one was interested in. Pursuit], the bland resume is quite a cold sweat. As the saying goes, a hero has three gangs, and the newcomers are all experienced movie veterans. For example, Hollywood mainstay Matthew McConaughey, this time he plays Lincoln's lawyer is undoubtedly his best screen role in recent years, which makes almost second-rate players such as [Gold Rush Girlfriend] and [Ghost of an Ex-Girlfriend]. Matthew, who was exhausted in the comedy, felt a long-lost excitement. And he had already played the role of a lawyer 15 years ago in [The Moment of Killing], and this time he was on the horse for the second time, which can be considered to satisfy his long-cherished wish to be a lawyer since he was a child, and his acting skills have also been praised by Connery. Hugh McConaughey has performed this role very well." The supporting roles are also remarkable. Ryan Phillippe, who plays Louis, has an idol's appearance and a rebellious temperament. Looking forward, in addition, William H. Macy and Marisa Tomei are also powerful men who have been nominated for Oscar, and the convergence of many men has ensured that "Lincoln Lawyers" won the lawsuit in one fell swoop.
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