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Movie Reviews of Analyze This
Movie Review: a funny film
Summary: 5 Stars
this is another of harold ramis' classics, to go with groundhog day and ghostbusters. it truly was funny to see a mobster cry.Movie Review: Analyze This
Summary: 5 Stars
The video arrived sooner than they said it would. It was great! I'm very satisfied with the company that I bought it from.Movie Review: The perfect movie. Don't miss it
Summary: 5 Stars
Congratulations. Analyze this is one of the best movies i have ever watcMovie Review: Fours stars worth of entertainment value...
Summary: 4 Stars
A satirical examination of the serious mafia films of the past several decades, Analyze This is a witty and clever comedy about the seedy underworld of organized crime. Arguably the best mafia parody to hit the big screen, the film showcases Robert De Niro's diversity as actor who can crossover into different genres. His success foreshadows later triumphs in Meet The Parents and Meet The Fockers, where De Niro truly shines and manages to steal the show from comedy master Ben Stiller. While far from the greatest comedy ever written, Analyze This still manages to keep the laughs coming, and as long as the viewer recognizes the film's satirical aims and doesn't take the movie too seriously, it becomes quite an enjoyable experience...
Billy Crystal plays the role of Dr. Ben Sobel, an eminent psychiatrist unchallenged by his patients who is seeking to branch out into more difficult case work. But at the moment, his life is filled with wedding plans (for his impending marriage to a TV reporter), the eavesdropping of his adolescent son (Sobel sees patients in his home), and the reluctance of his parents to attend his own wedding. All of this confusion is further compounded when Ben rams into the back of a black sedan driven by a man named Jelly (Joe Viterelli). The trunk pops open and almost reveals a man inside. Ben gives his card to Jelly who later hands it to his boss Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro).
It turns out Vitti is a notorious mafia boss recently suffering from anxiety attacks, crying bouts, and impotence (screenplay most likely written prior to Viagra hitting the market). Vitti arranges a meeting with Ben, making it clear that he will be his newest patient. Believing Ben can work wonders and is a genius, Vitti forces him to be on call at all times - refusing to recognize his obligation to other patients or his impending wedding. With a meeting of the mafia bosses just two weeks away, Vitti fears that his problems will become known, and he believes Ben can cure him. Meanwhile, Ben's problems are further complicated by the FBI's insistence that he wear a wire Will Vitti discover the wire? Will he kill Ben? Will the mafia bosses kill them both? Analyze This is home to some funny scenes in which we find out all the answers.
The multi-talented Billy Crystal (who has starred in his share of cinema busts) makes one of the high marks of his career with Analyze This. The general chemistry between De Niro and Crystal when their two characters are in a session is onscreen magic. The two work well together, and hopefully they'll appear as colleagues in future films. Analyze This is one of those movies you don't expect to enjoy until you're watching it. But some of the scenes in this film are unsurpassed in their hilarity. As a farce, Analyze This is a funny sequence of events, and that's why the film ranks as a definite must-see...
The DVD Report
Movie Review: "Family " Therapy.....
Summary: 4 Stars
With the new release of "Analyze That" now in theatres, I thought I'd warm up with The "Analyze This" DVD(WB) and remind everyone what a treat this film is. First let's meet The Family....There's Paul Vitti(Robert Deniro), the take no prisoners, head mobster who finds himself loosing it to "panic attacks", getting soft on rival gang members, crying at sentimental commercials, and lacking in a few other departments as well. Next is Dr. Ben Sobel(Billy Crystal), the reluctant psychiatrist Vitti turns to, to help him through this crisis. Just try saying "No" to Vitti. Dr. Sobel finds his whole life and impending marriage to Laura(Lisa Kudrow) is disrupted by this hysterically dysfunctional "familia". The rest of "the family" Ben must deal with are "Jelly"(Joe Viterelli is perfect as this no-neck body guard), "Mo-Mo", Johnny "Bigs", Eddie "Cokes", "Tuna", "Potatoes" and Stevie "Beef". Who names their kids this things???In this terrific take-off on his usual tough guy roles, Deniro must prepare for "the big 'meetin'" with the other heads of the families. Crystal is to help him become "well-adjusted" in time for this big event.Primo Sidone(Chazz Palminteri) is one of these "Heads of Families", and is trying to get rid of Vitti even before the meeting occurs. Therapy takes on new meaning for Dr. Sobel as he must (very comically of course) deal with guns, bullets flying,bodies flying out of windows, the FBI,being kidnapped, and swimming with the sharks.
The film was directed by the multi-talented Harold Ramis(Groundhog's Day), and the cast is "dead on" (excuse the pun).
Deniro is marvelous at spoofing his own characters, Crystal jokes his way with flawless timing through the entire film, and Palminteri plays it perfectly as the confused rival mobster.The soundtrack is wonderful with lots of Louie Prima and Tony Bennett numbers. Speaking of which, don't miss the end for a special performance.
If you haven't seen it, it's laugh out loud funny stuff, and not just the first time, you can watch it again and again and still laugh at the same gags. If you have seen it and already know you love it, you'll love the DVD. The film may be viewed in either the origianl Theatrical widescreen, or the Standard version. The picture is clear and sharp at all times,colors are wonderful, and the Dolby Dig 5.1 Surround is terrific. There are some great extras. A very funny "gag reel", lots of commentary(that you can have on during the movie if you choose to), filmographies, and a Theatrical Trailer.
Bye the way, even though I titled this "Family Therapy". This is not a movie for the whole family. There is quite a bit of language that would be inappropiate for younger viewers, and some sexual scenes as well.
Watch this one and.. bada bing bada boom... you ready for "Analyze That" Have fun with it........Laurie