Released in March 1999, is a high-concept crime comedy directed by Harold Ramis. It centers on Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro), a powerful New York mob boss suffering from severe anxiety and panic attacks, who seeks help from a reluctant psychiatrist, Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal). Core Premise and Plot
: Vitti is experiencing "work-related stress" following the assassination of a close friend and the pressure of an upcoming summit of Mafia dons. Analyze This (1999)
: Sobel treats Vitti with respect despite his criminal background and allows him to open up at his own pace. Released in March 1999, is a high-concept crime
While a comedy, the film highlights several genuine qualities of effective therapy through Dr. Sobel's character: Core Premise and Plot : Vitti is experiencing
: He uses non-traditional methods to "crack" Vitti’s shell and help him process deep-seated issues, such as unresolved Oedipal conflicts (humorously explained as "unresolved conflict with authority").