Crime & Thriller

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) is an film adaptation of Michael Connelly's novel written and published in 2005. The Lincoln Lawyer movie's plot is loosely based and showcases the life and job of criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller conducting his business from the backseat of the Lincoln Town Car driven by his formerly client who works off his legal fees as a Mickey Haller's driver. The movie centers on an unusual case of Louis Roulet, a Los Angeles real estate agent and a son of major businessman, who seems to be mistakenly accused in rape and attempt to murder his female "victim". Among the Mickey's cases of drug dealers, narco-barons and other wide-range "innocent" criminals, the Louis Roulet's defense seems to be an easy job of justification of innocent man. But this case starts an unpredictable chain of events immersing Haller in the deadly game with the one question arise: how to survive?"As it was said by Michael Connelly, who has written "The Lincoln Lawyer" novel: "A couple days ago I saw an unfinished cut of it and could not be happier…. Those who loved the book will love the movie, I think. Those who don't know the book will love it just the same." So, there is the case and the question for us to decide: can we trust Michael Connelly?"

In the action packed thriller The Adjustment Bureau, we find that smooth talking politicians with ambition like David Norris has may well be endangered and end up in the hands of "Fate". Men will do just about anything possible to keep Norris and his beautiful new companion Elise (played by Emily Blunt) from becoming close. Norris (Matt Damon) who is the winning contender for a U.S. Senate seat needs to decide how much he wants her or be placed in the hands of Fate. tory line is based loosely on a short story (Adjustment Team) written by Philip K. Dick and is action packed from the opening scenes. Filmed in Manhattan, the movie takes full advantage of the sights and sounds of an active city where politics takes top billing. Elise is a ballet dancer who may be caught up in the intrigue or a part of it. The Adjustment Bureau seems to be determined to keep her and her rising star politician from romantic involvement… but why? Filled with car chases, crashes, and mystery, this 2011 movie is one to experience and enjoy.

The Next Three Days follows college instructor John Brennan after his wife Lara is convicted of murder and their final appeal fails. Convinced she is innocent and alarmed by her deteriorating state, John begins building a prison-break plan despite having no criminal experience, putting his family and his own moral limits at risk.

Paul Haggis wrote and directed the Pittsburgh-set thriller, led by Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks, with Liam Neeson, Brian Dennehy, Olivia Wilde and Ty Simpkins in supporting roles. Lionsgate released the 133-minute, PG-13 film nationwide in the United States on November 19, 2010.

Hereafter connects three people whose lives have been reshaped by death: George Lonegan, an American worker who believes he can communicate with the dead; Marie Lelay, a French journalist changed by a near-death experience; and Marcus, a London schoolboy searching for answers after a devastating loss. Matt Damon, Cécile de France and twins Frankie and George McLaren lead the three intersecting stories.

Clint Eastwood directed and composed the score from Peter Morgan’s screenplay, with Tom Stern as cinematographer and Joel Cox and Gary D. Roach as editors. After a Toronto Film Festival screening, the film opened in Los Angeles and New York on October 15, 2010. AFI records a 129-minute PG-13 presentation; Prime Video’s current transactional page displays a shorter 2-hour-3-minute runtime, so the provider version should be checked before playback.

The Town follows Doug MacRay, the leader of a Charlestown bank-robbery crew, after he approaches Claire Keesey without revealing that his group recently held her hostage. Their developing relationship places Doug between the possibility of leaving crime and the demands of his volatile partner Jem, while FBI agent Adam Frawley closes in. Ben Affleck stars with Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm and Blake Lively.

Affleck directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig and Aaron Stockard, adapting Chuck Hogan’s novel Prince of Thieves. Graham King and Basil Iwanyk produced the film for Legendary Pictures, GK Films and Thunder Road Pictures, with Warner Bros. distributing it. AFI records Los Angeles and New York openings on September 17, 2010, a 124-minute runtime and an R rating.

Devil traps five strangers inside a Philadelphia office-tower elevator after an apparently routine malfunction. As unexplained injuries and deaths reduce the group, Detective Bowden tries to identify what is happening from outside the car. Chris Messina plays Bowden, with Logan Marshall-Green, Geoffrey Arend, Bojana Novakovic and Jenny O’Hara portraying the principal elevator occupants.

John Erick Dowdle directed Brian Nelson’s screenplay from a story by M. Night Shyamalan, who produced with Sam Mercer. AFI records Los Angeles and New York openings on September 17, 2010, an 80-minute runtime and a PG-13 rating. Media Rights Capital produced the film, and Universal Pictures handled its U.S. theatrical distribution.

Takers follows a professional robbery crew whose precisely timed bank jobs have left little evidence behind. A proposed $25 million armored-car score pulls Gordon Jennings, John Rahway and the rest of the team into one last high-risk operation while detective Jack Welles closes in. Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Hayden Christensen, Michael Ealy, Chris Brown, Jay Hernandez and Matt Dillon lead the ensemble.

John Luessenhop directed from a screenplay credited to Peter Allen, Gabriel Casseus, Luessenhop and Avery Duff. AFI records Los Angeles and New York openings on August 27, 2010, a 107-minute runtime and a PG-13 rating. Rainforest Films produced the film, and Sony Pictures Releasing distributed it through Screen Gems.