Analyze That (Widescreen)
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Movie Reviews of Analyze That (Widescreen)
Movie Review: Good Laugh
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie had pretty good acting and a decent script, but wasn't my favorite for sure. The basic story is Mob boss DeNiro is about to be released from Sing Sing after serving his term, but DeNiro seems to be having a nervous breakdown because of the recent threats on his life by a rival family or maybe his funny behavior is a ploy to get out of jail early? The FBI who has been monitoring him isn't sure and neither is his former shrink Billy Crystal, who gets called in to consult on the case. The last time Crystal treated DeNiro, he barely scratched the surface. It's going to take a lot of time to examine DeNiro and get him back on the right track The problem is that Crystal has problems of his own. His father has just died, plunging him into an identity crisis in both his personal and professional life. On top of it all, he knows his wife will be pissed if he allows DeNiro back into their lives. DeNiro ends up being released to Crystal as his house-guest and Crystal really has no choice but to take him. In order to get peace back in his life, he must help the MOB boss sort out his life and find a normal job. Forsure this movie will keep you laughing and it was definately worth the time.
Movie Review: Not too shabby
Summary: 3 Stars
The sequel to 1999's insanely popular "Analyze This" gets off to a good start. That is if you think watching Robert Deniro singing show tunes is the epitome of funny. Heck, I do and I have to admit, I couldn't stop laughing during the first 30 minutes or so. Jelly's return was welcome but the film goes downhill from there. The undeniable chemistry between Crystal and Deniro is still there but the premise has become somewhat cliched. Or maybe what seemed fresh the first time seems rehashed the second time? The dialogue is somewhat stilted and lacks the sharp, snappy one-liners from the first film...and it seems they took a lot of what worked the first time and just said "Heck, we had a hit then, let's just milk the premise." There's also too much of an emphasis on gunplay and violence.
If you couldn't get enough of "Analyze That", you might want to check this out. If you are expecting anything fresh or inspired, look elsewhere. But Deniro somehow manages to be funny despite himself (and the film).
Movie Review: A decent sequel but the original is funnier
Summary: 3 Stars
3.4 stars
I liked Analyze This and got what I expected from its sequel, which is more of the same. It's a little more slickly shot, but suffers from most of the best gags being used up in the first film. Ramis relies on more "danger" for Crystal's character here, and it all comes off in a rather forced way. There are still plenty of smiles, but far less real laughs than Analyze This.
It also lacks an actor of Chazz Palminteri's abilities to play foil to the DeNiro/Crystal duo, which takes away some potential edge. The interpersonal moments of the first film are missing here in favor of the "action" scenes, and it all adds up to less funny for the buck.
If you loved the first one you'll probably like this one too, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you saw the first one already and enjoyed it.
And let's face it: The Sopranos took the mobster sees a shrink idea and hit a grand slam with it. This is merely a single up the middle.
Movie Review: A brief comment
Summary: 3 Stars
This isn't as good as the first movie, but it's still worth seeing. I agree with many of the other reviewers here that some of it just falls flat, compared to the first movie, which was really good, but it's not a terrible movie either, and probably worth seeing if you enjoyed the first one. It's significantly more edgy and violent than the first one, but the comedy is still there as well. As in the fist flick, De Niro and Crystal make a great team and really seem to enjoy playing off each other to see who can be the funniest. The caper at the end is clever, and one I didn't see coming. The dialog seems strained at times, but at other times it's quite good. It's just a very uneven script. I don't know what could have been down to smooth it out, but it's just not as consistently good as the first movie's. I think it's still worth seeing if you enjoyed the first one, but I can't give this one more than three stars, whereas the first one I would give 4.5 if they had fractional ratings.Movie Review: Schizophrenic script
Summary: 3 Stars
In this sequel to "Analyze This" Billy Crystal unwittingly helps his old pal Robert DeNiro escape from jail by declaring him mentally ill. Of course, DeNiro is just faking it by singing off-key renditions from "West Side Story". He is released into Crystal's custody and wreaks havoc in his household with his--shall we say--lack of social skills. This movie has its moments but they are too few and far between to match up to "Analyze This". There is no clear direction to the script and the writers seemed undecided as to whether the prevailing mood should be comic, dramatic, or whatever. This viewer felt a vague dissatisfaction at the end of the movie and thought that the comedic talents of two great actors were not well used.