McConaughey didn't take his shirt off in this movie, but he did earn himself some kudos in the acting world with a serious role opposite a not-so Kate Hudson look alike (Marisa Tomei). His character, Mick Haller, is a divorced, second generation defense lawyer, very street-wise with a smart-ass edge. He is supported by his ex-wife (Tomei), a prosecutor, his cheuffer, and right-hand man (William H. Macy).
The movie could have ended a couple times, but didn't, as it followed quite a few unexpected twists and turns. Just when Haller thinks he lands an easy, well-paying job with a wealthy pretty-boy bachelor client being tried for murder (Ryan Phillipe), additional murders and hidden facts turn the typical court-house movie into an action-packed thriller.
It's funny, witty, suspenseful, semi-romantic and action-packed. What more could you ask for in a movie? I'm not saying it's the most brilliantly written movie since The Departed or anything like that, but I'd still give it a 4 out of 5 stars. The cast was perfect (I loved that Trace Adkins made multiple appearances as hard-ass motorcycle dude) and I caught myself screaming out to the TV screen on more than one occassion. My dad even stayed up for the entire 118 minutes! Now that's sayin somethin.
Now go watch!
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