Those expecting a traditional courtroom drama will be let down. The actual trial takes up a scant few minutes, and the climax doesn't even occur onscreen, nor is it fully satisfying. Instead the focus is on the effects on the family, the media circus, and the noble notion of "let right be done". Donat is surprisingly lifeless, but the supporting actors really shine. It's a perfectly watchable movie with excellent dialogue, but ends up feeling a bit insubstantial and disappointing.