Trial and Error

A young, inexperienced lawyer from New York is sent to a small town in Hawaii to represent a client accused of murder. Unbeknownst to him, his client's aunt is a wealthy businesswoman who has bribed the judge and jury to ensure a not-guilty verdict. As the trial progresses, the lawyer begins to suspect that something is not right, and he must navigate the corruption and uncover the truth before his client is wrongly convicted or he becomes a victim himself.

Trial and Error received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted and entertaining courtroom comedy.

• The film offers a few laughs thanks to its ensemble cast.

• While the premise is amusing, the execution lacks originality.

• A predictable but generally enjoyable legal comedy.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the lighthearted tone and the performances of Jeff Daniels and Harry Connick Jr., finding it a decent popcorn flick. Some viewers felt the plot was too formulaic and predictable, leading to a less engaging experience.

Jeff Daniels' character, Charlie Tuttle, is an aspiring actor who takes on the role of a lawyer to help his aunt, who is actually the one orchestrating the bribe to get him to lose the case and go bankrupt, thus allowing her to take over his law firm.