Analyze This 🎥 1999 Movie Info

Plot Summary

Mob boss Paul Vitti and his consigliere Manetta are discussing an upcoming meeting and the Mafia’s present-day problems over lunch. As Manetta warns Paul to look out for Primo Sindone, gunmen bypass and kill Manetta. Psychiatrist Ben Sobel is disillusioned with his life: his son from his first marriage spies on his sessions, his patients have been boring him, and his wedding to Laura MacNamara is nearing. Distracted, Ben accidentally rear-ends a car belonging to Paul. Jelly, one of Vitti’s men, takes the blame, but Ben gives Jelly his business card in case he decides to contact him regarding damages.

During a meeting, Paul has a panic attack and tells Jelly that he needs to see a psychiatrist, but it has to be kept a secret. Jelly recommends Ben. Paul visits Ben, claiming that his friend needs therapy, but Ben deduces his lie. As he realizes that Paul is talking about himself, it impresses Paul enough to want to see him permanently, to Ben’s chagrin. Ben flies to Miami for his wedding with Laura, but Paul, Jelly and the crew follow him. Paul explains that he has been suffering from erectile dysfunction, and Ben suggests that the source of the problem might be stress. The next day, Paul has another panic attack and demands to see Ben.

Paul explains his history with his father, so Ben thinks that this might have something to do with Paul’s anxiety. The wedding is interrupted when an assassin is killed by Jelly. Ben confronts Paul, causing him to lose his temper. Ben suggests that he resolve his anger by calling Primo and telling him how he feels. Paul phones Primo and threatens to kill him if he makes another attempt on Paul’s life. Ben and his family return to their home in New York, where they discover a fountain in their garden, a gift from Paul.

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