Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Skunkyrate Gripping story with well-crafted characters

Ella-May O'Brien Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Winifred The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

Paul J. Nemecek Before you rush out to see Analyze This, consider that previous works by writer/director Harold Ramis include Animal House, Caddyshack, and Stripes. All three of these films rely on humor that is occasionally crude and language that is often a bit raw for some tastes. In this regard, Analyze This is much the same as the aforementioned films. As Pauline Kael once said, 'for people that like this kind of thing, this is the kind of thing they will like." If this is not the kind of thing you will like, reread all of my reviews until you find a recommended film that you haven't seen and see if its available on video.For those who are still reading, does this mean that Analyze This is without redeeming social importance? Not at all. Like the other films by Ramis, there are moments of witty dialogue, nuggets of social commentary, and the occasional full-blown belly laugh. Unlike the other films, this film has Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal, major assets in any film. The film also has Lisa Kudrow-if you can't say something nice about something, don't say anything at all.The film Grosse Pointe Blank is about a hired assassin who decides to attend his high-school reunion. Several scenes involve interactions between the assassin and his reluctant therapist. How does a therapist terminate a client whose specialty is termination? This gag that was a subplot in Gross Pointe Blank has been elevated to the status of central theme here. Frankly, this limited theme provides some good gags along the way, but is a bit thin to go the distance.Robert DeNiro (not surprisingly) plays a mafia hit man who is going through a kind of mid-life crisis-he's becoming sensitive and compassionate and its messing up his work. Billy Cystal plays Ben Sobol, the psychiatrist who is hired against his will. Billy Crystal does an excellent job as the psychiatrist, but the real fun here is watching DeNiro create a caricature of some of his greatest roles (e.g., in Godfather II, Goodfellas, and Casino). If you are looking for a way to kill time and your other option is shoveling the driveway, this might be worth a look. There are a few gems along the way, and it's definitely not the worst move I've ever seen. The only other thing to recommend this film, is that if you do decide to "analyze this" it shouldn't take very long.

Harriet Deltubbo DeNiro rules. DeNiro is good when he is bad and good when he is good, so no point in dwelling on him. It's worth watching this movie just to see him. This movie is funny and very well photographed and is never boring. All the characters struggle against a system that has perpetuated falsehoods. There are also many minor characters who just seem to exist in this world. It's not the thing to see if you're in the mood for something uplifting, or something with tons of thrills and action. But it is a true gem in which the only thing that keeps it afloat is the sensitivity of the desperately needy relationship between the characters. Rent it today.

namashi_1 'Analyze This' is a complete treat of a comedy. It is so funny & sublime, & the superb performances from it's supremely talented cast only add to it's booty. 'Analyze This' is a comedy about a psychiatrist whose number one-patient is an insecure mob boss. 'Analyze This' has a superb start, middle & end. It's a complete entertainer, that relaxes your mind. The relationship between the psychiatrist & the mob boss is infectious & extremely charming. Paula Weinstein & Jane Rosenthal's Screenplay is first-rate. Harold Ramis's Direction is appropriate. Cinematography is well-balanced. Editing & Art Design are decent.Performance-Wise: De Niro & Billy Crystal are at their funniest best. De Niro, like always, lives his character & gives him an entire ark, while Crystal scores due to his impeccable comic-timing. Also, their On-Screen Rapport is top-notch! Joe Viterelli is lovable. Lisa Kudrow supports well. Chazz Palminteri is as usual. Others leave a mark.On the whole, 'Analyze This' is one fine comedy. I really enjoyed this film!

david-sarkies This is an incredibly funny movie. It is about a mafia boss, Paul Vitti (Robert deNiro) who is going through a midlife crisis. He no longer feels comfortable with his job, and he suffered a nervous breakdown, though insists that it was a heart attack. His bodyguard's car is hit by the car of Dr Sobel, a psychiatrist from the suburbs. Paul Vitti learns of this psychiatrist and decides to pay him a visit. There is little depth to the movie because it runs simply along the relationship between Paul Vitti and Dr Sobel. Paul is desperate to solve his problem, but has be raised in a manner in which he expects everything should happen immediately, and if it doesn't then he should shoot the person. Dr Sobel simply does not want to upset Paul Vitti, though he wants to get out of this situation. He is also trying to get married, but can't because he wedding is constantly interrupted. The humour works because the movie is done very seriously, yet we are continually being confronted by the absurd. The humour isn't slapstick, but rather we are laughing at the characters and the situations that they are it: a mafia boss who has psychiatric problems, and a doctor who has suddenly been drawn into the world of organised crime. The FBI are portrayed as the bad guys and we sympathise with Paul Vitti. We know that he is a mafia boss and a crook, but the movie reveals a human side to him. The FBI are the crooks as they resort to lies and deceit to get what they want. Dr Sobol is simply caught in the middle and doesn't know what to think. He ends up falling onto Paul Vitti's side because he realise that he has a problem and wants to help him. This is an absolutely hilarious movie. Generally I am careful about comedies, but this one promised and delivered. It is original and it keeps you interested and laughing right through to the end.