Final Analysis
Final Analysis

Final Analysis

1992Movie124 minEnglish

A psychiatrist becomes romantically involved with the sister of one of his patients, but the influence of her controlling gangster husband threatens to destroy them both.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users60%
Director: Phil JoanouGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A prominent psychiatrist becomes romantically involved with one of his patients, who is implicated in a murder. As he tries to help her, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy and finds his own life in jeopardy. He must race against time to uncover the truth and protect himself and his family from a sinister plot.

Critical Reception

Final Analysis received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, particularly from Richard Gere, while others criticized its convoluted plot and reliance on genre tropes. Audiences were somewhat divided, with its complex narrative and unexpected twists appealing to some but alienating others.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performances.
  • Criticized for a plot that becomes overly complicated and predictable.
  • Seen as a stylish but ultimately flawed thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Richard Gere's compelling performance and the film's effective suspense, but many found the plot to be convoluted and unsatisfying, with a twist that didn't quite land for everyone.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was significantly different, with a more complex and darker ending. However, test screenings indicated that audiences found it too confusing and depressing, leading to substantial rewrites and a more conventional conclusion.

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John Chard

John Chard

Pathological Intoxication and the Freudian Flower Arranging Theory. Final Analysis is directed by Phil Joanou and written by Robert Berger and Wesley Strick. It stars Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman, Eric Roberts, Keith David, Pa...