The Don's Analyst
Don Vito Leoni, the Godfather, is clinically depressed. The world has changed and he hasn't. He'd like to retire, but if he left the "family business" to his two idiot sons, they'd be dead in a minute. So he decides to go legit, which convinces everyone that he must be completely off the deep end. To preserve their cushy lives, his dysfuntional family conspires to get him some psycho-therepy. So his boys kidnap a "piasan" shrink and order him to "fix" their father. This film, which premired on Showtime, pre-dated the very similarly plotted "Analyze This" by over a year.
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Plot Summary
A neurotic, underachieving advertising executive is mistaken for a mob boss's psychiatrist and is forced to play the part. As he tries to navigate the dangerous world of organized crime, he finds himself caught between the mobsters and the FBI.
Critical Reception
The Don's Analyst received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the humor forced. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally considered a misfire in terms of both its comedic and crime elements.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak and implausible plot.
- The attempts at humor often fall flat, leading to an awkward viewing experience.
- Performances by the main cast are a minor bright spot but not enough to salvage the film.
Google audience: Audiences found the premise somewhat amusing but ultimately felt the execution was lacking. Many viewers enjoyed the actors involved but were disappointed by the weak script and predictable plot.
Fun Fact
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the former NBA superstar, plays a role as a mob enforcer named 'The Tooth Fairy'.
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