Trial and Error (1997) | Almost Cult Classics

[@bensneb360]

Jeff Daniels is a brilliant straight man comedian, dude rides that line between comedy and drama perfectly

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

And totally redeems himself!

[@flyingzeppo]

For those interested, this movie is currently available for free on KZbin on the "Nostalgia Video" channel. I couldn't find it anywhere else.

[@mesicek7]

DVD is on warez sites. But that's the only thing. No 1080p European web rips

[@slownewsdayireland-xm2me]

Nice one Hunter, cheers mate!

[@Marzimus]

Glad it's available but, after watching this overview, I'll pass unless someone randomly mentions it in passing (now likely 😅)..

[@senorromantico7723]

Didn't know this existed. Man, there are so many movies out there. Thank you, I'll save this video for after the 1st watch.

[@GrantH]

Mid-budget B-movie comedies of the 80’s/90’s/00’s are so fascinating to research for some reason. My watchlist is constantly growing.

[@jswets5007]

Let me know where you find it. Apparently it is out of print and not available for streaming anywhere.

[@senorromantico7723]

@@jswets5007 The full movie is on youtube actually with decent quality. Just type in "trial and error full movie" and you will see the right one. It's uploaded a month ago so be quick as it may be gone shortly.

[@favoritemustard3542]

Same, maybe I was too busy graduating lol It's available here on YT of all things.

[@jswets5007]

@@favoritemustard3542 Thank you.

[@shanester1832]

I knew this would appear eventually. I saw it when I worked at a theater, obscure even then. It went into the void after it left.

[@shanester1832]

It should be a double feature with 'Chairman of the Board,' the Carrot Top comedy. I wouldn't be surprised if that popped up on this channel as well.

[@JoylessPumpkin]

Years ago Papa John's had a promotion where you would get a free DVD with your pizza, and this was one of the films they gave out. Still have my copy.

[@ChAn-dv9to]

Had that promotion in my area back in the 2000s, but at Pizza Hut! That's how I discovered Weekend At Bernie's 😂

[@dnasty312]

I bought mine at a thrift store!

[@paliulisfamilyarchive9125]

McDonald's used to occasionally do this with VHS tapes in the 80s/90s. That's how I got Mr Mom.

[@joshfump8238]

Haha i got the DVD from papa johns that's how I saw this movie back then and always remembered it

[@Locadel2003]

Michael Richards career in the 90s was actually full of gems

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

How the heck do you still only have 200k followers? Your work is pristine, man. Keep it up.

[@jordang7479]

I was just talking about this with my brother! Because we have a high tolerance for bad movies and low tolerance for bad books, we were talking about where we got movies from. We got Trial and Error as a free dvd with a papa John's pizza

[@ferricbro7847]

I guess you have a high tolerance for bad pizza too.

[@jordang7479]

@@ferricbro7847 I'd say mid tolerance for bad pizza. Love the frozen ones but hate pizza hut and dominoes

[@Armakk]

🤣🤣🤣 Last bit is the most 90s sentence of the week.

[@DenkyManner]

Jonathan Lynn co-created and co-wrote the legendary British sitcom Yes, Minister which co-starred Nigel Hawthorn. He also directed Clue. He moved in the same circles as Monty Python and thr Goodies.

[@dnasty312]

Also directed _The Distinguished Gentleman_ and _Greedy_

[@JohnBloggs-m8l]

I'd be surprised if this American guy knows Yes Minister/Prime Minister, you'd probably have to tell him Nigel Hawthorne is the old guy from Demolition Man, there's a mystery to solve, how did Nigel end up starring opposite Stallone and Snipes?

[@PsionicB]

Holy crap, I'd forgotten that Michael Richards was in Problem Child. 😮

[@devinweathers7520]

Shit I remember Gilbert made the scene and having my friend quoting Every time I've fucked up

[@Overcup87]

Perfect timing for this video as it falls on the week of Michael Richards' press tour for his new book "Entrances & Exits!"

[@Jared_Wignall]

Never heard of this film until now. Thank you for highlighting this Joe, I hope you’re doing well. Keep up the great work in discussing films like this that many probably don’t know existed until now. Take care!

[@ImprobableJustin]

I forgot about this one! The whole “sugar” defense was hilarious. I was cackling over Rip’s testimony about the Tootsie Roll. 😅

[@dnasty312]

Here's something interesting: Benny is the cousin of Charlie's future mother-in-law who is never seen. Rip Torn's cousin IRL is Sissy Spacek 😮

[@Hummus420]

There's alot of home coziness I feel from your videos, Thank you

[@lamppowers9623]

It really does, the guy covers 80/90s media that is really not well known, and he fills a niche that really nobody on KZbin is doing.

[@ChristmasConnell]

Nothing to lose is An almost cult classic for me.

[@jeremybelcher1727]

I agree 100%. The spider/shoe fire scene gets me every time lol!

[@toochangz]

"Welcome to hell biiiiiiitccchhh!" Such a funny movie

[@andywinslow9638]

With Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins? That's a good movie.

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

I remember him coloring in his shoes with a marker

[@douggieharrison6913]

It always blows my mind these pop culture icons like Harry and Kramer have a career each with dozens of movies and i know one role of theirs, each

[@bloodrunsclear]

‘I’m Cosmo Kramer…!’ I wish I hadn’t been drinking a soda when that happened XD

[@noneofyourbusiness4616]

Austin Pendleton has a huge resume on IMDB. He was in The Muppet Movie. I think I recognized him from his roles on the great TV shows Homicide and Oz.

[@jeremybelcher1727]

He was also great in Short Circuit!

[@dnasty312]

My personal favorite of his is _Guarding Tess_

[@JimJones-kj8jk]

I actually watched this in theater back in the 90s. There was nothing else to watch and I wanted to waste a few hours so I just went in blind. And was pleasantly surprised.

[@Ravum]

This movie is a bit generic but Jeff Daniels always gives a good performance and Michael Richards does very well.

[@alexbrown261]

A new Hats Off video?? Not today depression... not today 😊

[@TheMarquistador]

that "sit down Mr. Rietti" line just lives in my head rent free for whatever reason. I loved this movie, my brother and I quoted it often, and looking back, it's during peak hotness Charlize Theron too. 10/10

[@RudieObias]

I remember when a DVD of this movie was packages for free with a large pizza from Papa John's, along with Don Juan DeMarco and Weekend at Bernie's

[@ChristophMewes]

I love the shorter intro. It prevents my brain from feeling like it has to buffer for the first 4 minutes. :)

[@Shorty_Lickens]

Ahhhh! thank you for continuing the series.

[@stevenmcd4741]

Gotta love Austin Pendleton. Glad he got a shout out. I’ve been a fan ever since he saved Kermit the Frog.

[@dnasty312]

My introduction to the great Mr. Pendleton was as Alex Mason Sr. in _Mr. Nanny._

[@michaelaurban4120]

New Hats Off?!?? WELL HECK YES! Why certainly 😂!!!

[@RetroGamePlayers]

I've always loved this movie! That audition scene is soooo good.

[@JR-ej9up]

This was a Great Rental back in the day ! Loved this one.

[@jasonterschak5065]

Ok. I'll be the guy who says it: "Kramer! Do not go to the Laugh Factory!"

[@Jayyy667]

Kramer did nothing wrong

[@IsmailofeRegime]

@@Jayyy667 Flying into a rage in response to hecklers ridiculing your subpar stand-up is truly manly man behavior.

[@bucketheadwendy5358]

​@@IsmailofeRegimehow big are your moobs?

[@IsmailofeRegime]

@@bucketheadwendy5358 I'm not interested in cybersex.

[@soulhunter91]

I just remember the scene where Jeff Daniels is in the car ,honking, to signal Micheal Richard what to say.

[@movieblues420]

just gotta say, i adore this channel and get a massive dopamine hit when i see youve released a new video. thank you 🙏🏻

[@JD_79]

Always liked this movie. No one has ever heard of it but when I show it to people they usually like it as well.

[@stardogbillionaire]

Looking forward to the inevitable Sour Grapes review.

[@I_dont_think_therefore...]

Ha ha! Jeff Daniels drinking Jack Daniels. Quality visual joke

[@WandererNamedGuy]

And this is why I’m subscribed. Thx for again shining light upon an almost diamond in the ruff

[@codycoyne9134]

Thanks for the reference to "Unstrung Heroes" I loved that film when I was younger. Also spootted a My Cousin Vinney link with the actor Austin Pendleton, who played the public defender.

[@pengwin_]

WOW! Memory unlocked! I remember that "Leading! Over ruled?" segment from the TV spots i saw back in the day. I completely forgot about this movie but thanks for reminding me!

[@IsmailofeRegime]

For some reason I also remember the scene in the commercial where Jeff Daniels' character is breathing in and out of a paper bag. Brains are weird like that.

[@keithvoss9048]

Just picked this up on DVD last week! Perfect timing.

[@sugreev2001]

The fact this movie exists literally took me by surprise. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I have a really extensive knowledge of movies and on top of that, I’m a huge fan of Seinfeld, and I have never ever heard of this movie.

[@Jasondirt]

In truly amazed that a lot of these were not cult classics. So many great movies that are forgotten about. You are so great for letting us 40 (or so) somethings remember them

[@54GodzillaFan]

I watched this as a kid and now I need to see it again!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you for sharing! I've never heard of this movie

[@NotVance]

This movie genuinely sounds great, I'm surprised I've never heard of it!

[@Jaymcgom89]

@HatsOffEntertainment Thanks for talking about this one I seen it on the shelf of my local library for years but never checked it out I just watched it last night and it’s very good and funny thanks

[@BitestheStuff]

I remember seeing commercials for this movie. I'm surprised Michael Richards never got over as a character actor.

[@ekahnoman7331]

I remember falling asleep during this when it came out. I was only 9, though. We rented it and I wanted to watch, expecting funny slapstick Kramer.

[@nickmanzo8459]

My mom loved this movie, Night Shift, and Armed and Dangerous… love this film, gives me happy memories of her.

[@Stroheim333]

Inspired by this video, I just saw the movie. And it is wonderful!

[@mrmusickhimself]

Jonathan Lynn has a habit of directing Almost Cult Classics like this and Greedy, Clue is a FULL BLOWN cult classic, but this was the movie that gave me my crush on Charlize Theron. Plus the court scenes are legitimately hilarious.

[@dnasty312]

_The Distinguished Gentleman_ too

[@FLCL_rox]

Always good to see vids like these on movies I haven't heard of, giving me something new to look into and probably shed new light for probably a new audience.

[@jonathanulrich4905]

How did I miss this?I rented videos almost every weekend around the time this was released.thanks for bringing this to my attention

[@OcpCommunications]

I was on the fence about this film for years and you sold me with this video. I am going to see if I can find the DVD soon to add it to my personal library.

[@Squishy876]

Loved this movie! You always pick the best underrated movies to highlight!

[@TheWinstonSlip]

Another great video! The world needs more Almost Cult Classics

[@christasaurusrex8078]

Found a VHS of this in a thrift store a few months ago. I had never heard of it but picked it up out of curiosity to see some of Michael Richard's non-Seinfleld work. Was pleasantly surprised with how solid it was. Very much worth the $1 I spent!

[@Neva9999]

I was literally rewatching The Michael Richards Show, and after the last episode, this drops...lol crazy. Thanks paisano!

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

"Unstrung Heroes" is fantastic. Great, great, great movie.

[@AustinSportsGuy]

I saw this in theatres! The scene with the objections is still pretty hilarious.

[@jorgerosado2087]

Man, I wish that Airheads would count for this series. It’s probably too well known for it to count, but I really enjoy Michael Richard’s performance there (even if it sometimes falls into Kramer doing Die Hard). Plus, it came out at a time when the main trio was smaller. Sandler was still on SNL, Brendan Fraser (not Frasier) did Encino Man and Steve Buscemi is great in it.

[@dnasty312]

Beech has enough differences from Kramer to distinguish himself, I think.

[@gedaman]

I found this on DVD 📀 at FYE around 2010. It was a surprise how good it was.

[@wannabeanimator1997]

I knew it. I called it. As soon as I saw this movie I thought this is definitely gonna be covered on this channel. And it is worth seeing

[@ericveneto1593]

Yup, Devin Stone considers “My Cousin Vinny” a fairy accurate depiction of the legal system.

[@KairuHakubi]

tragically. and yet, we learned absolutely nothing. Probably because the only people in a position to police or change the judicial system are... part of the judicial system. oops. forgot a couple checks and balances there.

[@dnasty312]

It is

[@KairuHakubi]

@@dnasty312 Indeed. And sadly nothing was learned from the lesson it gave, the warning about ridiculously corrupt courts and the total lack of oversight (funny how the only ones who can get you in legal trouble is the court system, so they can do whatever they want)

[@mikeharlow]

I thought I was the only one who remembered this movie!!! Fun fact: My dad took me to see this when I was a kid and they were doing some kinda publicity stunt where Michael Richards was there trying to break into the theater and got “arrested” 😂

[@mikeharlow]

Omg I commented before seeing the end of the video! Apparently it was for a late night show and I was in that audience! 😂

[@jeremybelcher1727]

Love this movie! A criminally underrated flick!

[@JPH1138]

I really liked this movie, other than the romance subplots (though I was pretty young when I watched this). Amazed to hear it's out of print. We might have the VHS somewhere in a box...

[@samuelmoszynski5605]

Saw it in the theater when it came out.

[@onuralev88]

I hope Joe Ramoni review "The Big Bus" from 1976 for "Almost Cult Classic". "The Big Bus" was directed by James Frawley who 3 years later he direct "The Muppet Movie" (1979).

[@AkaSnugD]

What happened? We broke wind at 90 mph!

[@quothetheraven79]

I love this movie! It’s criminally underrated

[@seannilsen3072]

Never heard of this movie before watching this video, now I want to buy the dvd and watch it. Looks entertaining

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

The funny thing about Trial and Error is I remember seeing one trailer for it and then I never saw anything else ever again. I never saw it in a rental store, I never saw it on TV. It's like it just disappeared.

[@gbeach85]

God, I fucking love your channel, bro. I legit will see your new vids drop at work and wait until I’m home and can chill to actually absorb them. Keep em coming, please.

[@mightyfilm]

I never saw this, but I do remember wanting to see it because I was a fan of Seinfeld when it came out. I did eventually see Unstrung Heroes (very depressing film, BTW), but never got around to this one and forgot about it until right now. Seeing these clips, it feels like one of two things can be said. Either they intentionally got Richards to play something similar to Kramer in this movie OR they were trying to get him outside of the role and it just naturally fell into Kramerisms. I can see this be an episode of Seinfeld, but with Kramer pretending to be Newman's lawyer and bumbling around with it.

[@mrattapuss]

"this movie deserves a retrial" was right there at the end man

[@das_bouk]

Forget Kramer...Michael Richards will forever be Stanley Spadowski to me.

[@MsLeenite]

Did you find the marble in the oatmeal?

[@thewkovacs316]

he was brilliant in uhf

[@AlexReynard]

*MY MOP!!!*

[@dnasty312]

The *FIRE HOSE!*

[@dnasty312]

I also loved Michael as Doug Beech in _Airheads_ which I hope Joe will review in the future 😁

[@BruceLee-t9n]

This movie must make it as a cult classic. I really enjoy it.

[@illnickdotcom]

Was that Wentworth and Coolidge? Top tier comediennes!

[@BrianKishreviews]

Another great video about a movie I had never heard of. Great work as always, Joe!

[@Shindai]

I only got round to seeing this one a few months ago. I really enjoyed it. I didn't know Michael Richards from Seinfeld, this was the first thing Iv'e seen him in, and I liked him a lot. I love Jeff Daniels in anything. A fun movie that doesn't QUITE hit the mark of great for me, probably not one I'd watch again, but I did enjoy it. A hell of a lot more than Play It To the Bone, anyway, which I watched before Trial and Error. Nice palate cleanse

[@saputodude]

Good movie. Got it on did a long time ago. Good job on the video!

[@joeyteter9383]

Didn’t know about this film, definitely going to check this out. Also, My Cousin Vinny is one of my all time favorites

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

I remember this movie coming out in theaters 27 years ago, but I didn't pay too much attention to it at the time. I'll check the movie out now, even if it means paying $25+ for a copy on eBay.

[@gabrielpierce1985]

love what you guys do with the channel. keep up the great work!

[@werideatdusk]

Rented this on VHS back in the day and enjoyed it

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. I’ll definitely seek this movie out. Keep up the great work.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Just looked on Amazon, I can get it second hand for £3🙂

[@jack2breeze]

i only saw part of it yrs ago i like the par where he needed some solid color shoes for court so he used a black marker to color the white parts of his black and white shoes.

[@eddiedingle767]

Got this DVD, along with “Weekend at Bernie’s) [original and sequel] and “A Kid In King Arthur’s Court” with a Papa John’s delivery

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

great video thanks for letting me know about it

[@jonothanthrace1530]

I love Austin Pendleton, he is great wherever he shows up.

[@MichaelC_22]

Underrated. Loved this movie. Timely pick with Michael Richards back making the interview rounds.

[@heggy_69]

Yeah he's a book out too

[@Jetse_Dv]

I remember renting this movie on vhs so well. I was unwatchable. Not because of the quality of the movie but the quality of the tape. Although I watched it all the way through because it was peak Seinfeld time and I don’t think the movie had a theater release in the Dutch cinemas. I would love to see the movie again without any errors

[@jamesoniris2647]

I’m so sad this isn’t streaming anywhere- I really want to watch this

[@lamppowers9623]

Not an insult but Micheal Richards will always be known as UHF janitor Guy, Kramer and the bad set laugh factory guy.

[@PleaseTryAgainLater]

No no I think he'll always be remembered for that. Not an insult to the guy I believe he was just delt a bad hand and couldn't really branch out. Then that laugh factory moment totally sealed his fate in the acting/comedy gig Iike suffocating a candle with a cup. Even the guy in that incident told him, he never had any good roles, all he'll ever be known for is the guy from seinfeld. 😬

[@waffleson45]

I've never watched Seinfeld so I just see Michael Richards as himself in his movies and all the other actors for that matter

[@VideoHeadMan]

I always wanted to watch this!

[@tb3411]

From watching the clips of this movie on this review, I was especially enjoying Pendleton as the judge.

[@generationwhyentertainment2455]

William Gilles spotted as the judge "Peter..peter marie"

[@benjaminlebaron7128]

I was waiting for this! It’s a great flick!!!!

[@HumblyArtsy]

I still LOVE this movie and quote it! “Can I call you Buck!?”😅