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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Analyze This
1999
***½
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri

Robert De Niro pokes fun at his past roles by playing a ruthless crime boss who seeks professional help for his recurring panic attacks. He secretly hires/coerces an insecure therapist who is distracted by his upcoming wedding. This is an enjoyable and nicely acted comedy, even if there aren't quite enough laughs to carry the story to the end. Besides, The Sopranos on TV took this concept much further. Followed by Analyze That in 2002.