Analyze This
6.5/10
Rating
103 min
Runtime
1999
Release Year
Harold Ramis
Director
Cast
Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri, Kresh Novakovic
Quick Synopsis
Analyze This is a comedy that focuses on Paul Vitti, a powerful Mafia boss who unexpectedly experiences panic attacks and emotional distress. Struggling with the pressures of his criminal life, Vitti seeks help from Dr. Ben Sobel, a psychiatrist who is unprepared for the challenge. Over a few days, Sobel tries to help Vitti manage his anxiety and find some emotional balance, despite the unusual and dangerous circumstances of treating a mobster.
Detailed Synopsis of Analyze This
Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. When Paul Vitti needs help dealing with his role in the "family," unlucky shrink Dr. Ben Sobel is given just days to resolve Vitti's emotional crisis and turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.
