Analyze This (1999) -

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

: Sobel treats Vitti with respect despite his criminal background and allows him to open up at his own pace. Analyze This (1999)

: 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"). Released in March 1999, is a high-concept crime

: The film explores traditional ideas of masculinity, showing a "tough" figure grappling with emotional breakdowns and neurosis. Production and Trivia Core Premise and Plot : Sobel treats Vitti

: Sobel has just two weeks to "fix" Vitti before the major meeting, all while trying to manage his own impending marriage to Laura MacNamara (Lisa Kudrow).