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Cast Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal together in a film and it should be a sucker's bet as to who's going to be funnier and who's going to give the more nuanced performance. Somehow, though, De Niro walks away with most of the laughs in Analyze This, a buddy action-comedy about a mob boss (De Niro, natch) suffering from panic attacks who makes a nebbishy shrink (Crystal, natch) an offer he can't refuse--actually, it's not really an offer, it's a command. The good doctor is forced to help the gangster get in touch with his feelings. Had the brilliant TV series The Sopranos not underscored how thin and watery and shticky director-cowriter Harold Ramis's approach to such potentially rich material actually is, the movie--a hit in theaters and De Niro's biggest film ever--would seem more fresh and kicky. De Niro's definitely a hoot as the ever milder menace, and Crystal actually concentrates on giving a credible performance opposite the acting legend (alas, he doesn't turn his character's fear of his patient into inspired comedy, as Alan Arkin did in Grosse Pointe Blank). The conclusion devolves into the requisite gunplay, and Chazz Palminteri and Lisa Kudrow are criminally wasted as an opposing mob boss and Crystal's fiancée, respectively, but overall, it's breezy fun. --David Kronke
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Includes bonus footage of outtakes featuring the film's stars.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
i guess the dramatic parts are alright(i could have worn this was marketed as a comedy) 1.5/5,
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This review is from: Analyze This (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
i'm sorry to say,that as a comedy,this movie isn't funny.there aremaybe one or two somewhat amusing scenes,otherwise,there's not much here to laugh about.the movie is basically about a crime lord(Robert Deniro)who decides he needs a psychiatrist to get in touch with his inner feelings.turns out,he's quite insecure.so he enlists the help of Dr.Ben Sobel(Billy Crytal)who very reluctantly and with a little persuasion,takes him on as a patient.sounds like it could be funny,right.well,for whatever reason,it's not.in fact,it's excruciatingly boring at times.it's not the actors.there all fine.well,mostly,anyway.Chazz Palminteri is decent in a supporting role,but Lisa Kudrow is completely wasted in this movie.for me,Analyze This gets a 1.5/5
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comedic masterpiece,
By Zulu Warrior "71RoadRunner" (Antelope, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Analyze This (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
When I saw the trailer for this movie I thought it was going to be a very weak movie. When I saw it for the first time in the movie theater my side's ached because I was laughing so hard. Everytime I see it it fascinates me, every scene, every sentance is amazing. The chemistry and timing for this film is perfect. OCD..obsessive compulsive disorder? no, organized crime division.
1.0 out of 5 stars
1 star is too much,
This review is from: Analyze This (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
Ok I get it, it was supposed to be funny. But in reality it wasn't. A mafia man who cries all the time? Then slaps people? Come on! This was so bad, I am still mad I rented this trash.
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