4. Mick Haller - The Lincoln Lawyer
And this is where Matty stops becoming the thinking mans Owen Wilson and becomes an engaging presence in his own right (not that he hadnt given good performances before). Its an above-average film, but thats down to McConaughey. His turn as criminal defence attorney Mickey Haller, operating out of a black Lincoln town car, who seems convinced of his career-defining clients innocence, is rather enigmatic and intriguing, and neatly harnesses his looks and charm to create a relatable guy who is not quite that down-to-earth. The fact he is not always totally successful makes Haller a flawed character, and altogether more appealing. Hes seems quite a sleazeball, at least initially, but he is the driving force behind the film, and is without a doubt the best thing in it. I havent read the Michael Connelly novels, so I cant say whether or not hes close to the character in the books, but with franchise potential, its a role Id like to see McConaughey return to. Kind of like Jack Reacher if he failed the military medical. I think.