Paul Vidi, Robert De Niro, is a well respected Mafia boss, but is struggling with occasional panic attacks. Vidi knows this is very bad for business and his image, so he quietly seeks out help with his problem. Billy Crystal stars as Dr. Sobel, a rather bored slightly frustrated psychiatrist who is looking forward to remarrying. Vidi and Sobel get hooked up after a minor car accident puts the doctorıs business card in the hands of Vidi's right hand man. Dr. Sobel reluctantly agrees to help the Mafia boss. Soon however, in spite of his best efforts, the good doctor gets drawn into the world of professional crime.
From the visually impaired point of view. Except for the bang, bang, shoot 'em up scenes this movie was relatively easy to follow. There were lots of minor characters in this film but it didn't seem to be too hard to figure out who was who. The two main characters had very distinct voices and were involved with the bulk of the dialogue. There was lots of dialogue throughout this film including much profanity. You'll be able to sit back on occasion and relax through some nice stretches of this picture if youıll be able to handle the vulgar language. There is one scene where a mob henchman falls out a seventh floor window and dies, falling right onto the table of food prepared for the doctorıs wedding. I didn't quite get the potency of the scene until later in the movie. I think youıll enjoy that scene a little more with this piece of information.
Anyway, Iım going to give this movie a 7 and encourage you to check it out, especially if you like Crystal and De Niro or if you have any connection to the New York area.
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