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Absolutely Fantastic

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

This would be a good movie if not for all the swearing. The "F" word is used far too liberally for me to have enjoyed this picture. Yes, yes, I can hear you all screaming "authenticity" where street language is part of a movie, but honestly, we can get by without it and still end up with a much more enjoyable picture-going time. Just look at all the movies that were made in the 50's and 60's. There was not a "B" or an "F" word among them and we still loved the movie-going experience and enjoyed the movies all the more! The acceptance of bad language in movies has come about because so many people these days have not been taught right from wrong, and so they fail to understand that such language does not belong in our entertainment. This contribution to the decline of our society is allowed to fester and pervade every aspect of our daily existence but it should not be so. You might think it's alright to include gutter-talk in movies, but I would have enjoyed this picture so much more without all the "F's". I also have the sequel to this picture, ("Analyse that"), but I will not be watching it because I already know that it will just be more of the same. I find it disappointing that a couple of potentially good movies with otherwise great actors have been ruined for me. I have rated this one a 7 only because of the comical story-line and the fact that Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal are good together in this, but now I will be throwing both of these pictures into the rubbish where they belong! I will not let my family see these movies and feel degraded by them as I was!

One of gangland's biggest bosses suddenly starts having anxiety attacks because of past problems. When he decides to see a shrink, what can he tell him without giving away the gang's secrets and reveal too much about his own situations? Add to the fact that this type of individual is used to everyone catering to his whims and he expects the psychiatrist to do this whilst on vacation.A vacation in which he is due to be married to Phoebe from Friends......It's a high concept movie, De Niro sending up a role he's best known for, a crime boss, but playing it straight in an all out comedy, and thank The Lord that the gamble paid off.Crystal excels as Sobel, the psychiatrist whom has a father complex, which is handy, because Vitti is suffering from his anxiety because of his fathers demise.Ramis hasn't just made a funny comedy, he sends up a much loved genre, whilst showing a lot of respect, and to keep a gritty edge when necessary.It never really goes slapstick, and when it does, for example the 'hit the pillow' scene, it flares slightly because the rest of the comedy is just written so well. De Niro is excellent, and unfortunately this film started a spate of De Niro comedies where he played the tough guy in a hilarious situation.But it's highly original, Kudrow has never been better, and it's just a genuine pleasure to watch, because it's an intelligent comedy that doesn't need to rely on toilet humour to raise the laughs.Shame about the sequel though....

"Analyze This" is a film that used to be very famous in my country, and it has never really caught my attention before I found out what therapy was about. Last night I gave it a chance, and I must say I enjoyed it. De Niro performs a mafia leader whose life isn't complete, due to the emotional problems he's been facing. After going to some sessions, this guy, Paul Vitty, realizes that he feels guilty for the death of his father, and that's what makes he gets better and leave the criminal organization. The discovering scene is very powerful, and I really congratulate De Niro for that performance. Lisa Kudrow, on the other hand, even thought she's a lot of fun in "Friends", in here, her character is just useless and out of context; I just don't get her character or her acting in this. Also, this movie is never meant to be taken seriously, so don't expect it to be a smart comedy-- actually it's a little corny-- and you'll be able to have a GOOD time.

A comedy about a psychiatrist (Billy Crystal) whose number one-patient is an insecure mob boss (Robert DeNiro).I have to give these guys credit. DeNiro allegedly wanted the film to be authentic, getting actors from Little Italy. The restaurant scenes were also shot in restaurants that had been gangland murder scenes. Very cool. I was already drawn in from the opening with the Apalachin sequence. While maybe not completely accurate, it is clear the writers made a serious attempt and I appreciate that.Heck, I do not even normally like Billy Crystal, but he really comes through here. The casting of Lisa Kudrow is a bit odd, but it is a comedy so I suppose that is fine. DeNiro shines, as always. He has somewhat typecast himself, but it works... so, hey, that is fine by me.