The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
A mild-mannered radio host unwittingly gets involved in a variety of bizarre schemes when he takes a phone call from a highly unstable, escaped mental patient. The patient, who believes himself to be an influential guru, then proceeds to manipulate his way into the host's life, causing chaos and confusion at every turn. What follows is a madcap journey through mistaken identities, ridiculous situations, and escalating absurdity.
The Couch Trip was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be tired and its plot nonsensical. While some acknowledged the star power of Aykroyd and Chase, most felt the film failed to capitalize on their comedic talents, resulting in a forgettable and often frustrating viewing experience.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a disappointment, with many expressing that it was not as funny as expected given the lead actors. Some viewers felt the plot was convoluted and difficult to follow, while others found occasional moments of humor but ultimately deemed it a weak comedy.
The film was loosely inspired by the 1981 British comedy film 'The Missionary'.
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