Memphis Flyer . Analyze This of having delusions of grandeur. And that's all there is to it. If anything, Analyze This is a classic case of transference. The filmmakers have sought to stretch this angle into an entire film, make it into a buddy flick with Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal as the opposites working toward a common ground.
Trouble is, what the audience gets is something of a disappointment.
For the first time in 40 years, all the heads of Mob organizations are holding a meeting to elect a CEO of sorts. As the date approaches, Paul is experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. He's so upset he can't even work over a rat-fink properly. A chance encounter leads him to psychiatrist Ben Sobel, who agrees to help him through his panic attacks and have him back cracking kneecaps in no time. Only Paul is no ordinary patient.