Trial and Error (1997)
A quirky actor fakes being a lawyer to save his friend, leading to chaotic courtroom antics. Fans of dark comedies will enjoy this; those seeking legal realism won't.
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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Trial and Error(1997)
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Overview
A big-city lawyer heads to a small Nevada town for a routine court request, but a wild pre-wedding night leaves him unable to appear. His actor friend impulsively steps in and makes things worse, forcing the lawyer to guide him from the sidelines as the case spirals into a chaotic courtroom comedy.
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Pros: likable lead duo; silly courtroom antics; easy Sunday watch | Cons: predictable story beats; uneven laughs; far-fetched legal setup
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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, goofy courtroom mix-up with broad humor and a bit of romance, in the same easygoing lane as Multiplicity; Not for you if you need sharp, realistic legal stakes.
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Cast
Full Cast & CrewMichael Richards
Richard Rietti
Jeff Daniels
Charles Tuttle
Charlize Theron
Billie Tyler
Jessica Steen
Elizabeth
Austin Pendleton
Judge Paul Z. Graff
Rip Torn
Benny Gibbs
Ali Wentworth
Tiffany
Jennifer Coolidge
Jacqueline
Lawrence Pressman
Whitfield
Dale Dye
Dr. Stone
Max Casella
Dr. Brown
McNally Sagal
Charles' Assistant
Kenneth White
Hank Crabbit
Keith Mills
Buck Norman
Zaid Farid
Bailiff
Rachel Winfree
Mrs. Sussex
Ken Magee
Clerk
Michelle Bonilla
Court Reporter
Mark Davenport
Eric
Kelly Perine
Kurt
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Lawyer and actor flirt with two blondes.
That hilarious guy from '"Seinfeld'" and the other one from '"Dumb 'amp; Dumber'"? In 1997, I bet the studio execs thought, '"Can''t miss!'" But this movie is only marginally funny. There''s a reason Michael Richards hasn''t made anything good in theaters since '"UHF'". Jeff Daniels plays the straight man, when you want him to be funnier. At least *I* wanted him to be funnier, anyway. Mostly forgettable. If you''re home sick from work/school and it''s on TV, give it a look. Otherwise, skip it.
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