Terapia E Pallottole - Analyze This [hd] (1999)... Apr 2026

Vitti's path crosses with Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal), a neurotic and somewhat disillusioned family psychiatrist, following a minor car accident. Recognizing his need for help, Vitti "recruits" Sobel, essentially kidnapping him and forcing him to serve as his personal, 24/7 therapist.

(released in Italy as Terapia e pallottole ) is a 1999 crime comedy directed by Harold Ramis that satirizes the traditional "tough guy" mafia trope. The film's primary hook is the high-concept collision of two worlds: the high-stakes, violent life of organized crime and the introspective, sensitive realm of modern psychotherapy. Core Narrative and Character Dynamics

The story follows Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro), a powerful New York mob boss who begins suffering from debilitating panic attacks and emotional outbursts. These symptoms—including crying during TV commercials—threaten his status as a formidable leader right as he prepares for a critical meeting of major crime families.

De Niro parodies his own legendary screen image from films like Goodfellas . His character represents the "modern" gangster in crisis—trapped by the expectation of invincible masculinity while dealing with unresolved childhood trauma regarding his father.

Crystal plays the "straight man" to Vitti’s chaos. His character struggles with living in the shadow of his famous psychiatrist father while trying to manage his upcoming wedding to Laura (Lisa Kudrow). Major Themes and Cultural Context Analyze This (1999)