In this comedy of errors, a feared New York gangster, masterfully portrayed by Robert De Niro, finds himself at an emotional crossroads as he begins to experience anxiety attacks. The life of mobster Paul Vitti becomes complicated when he decides to seek help from a psychiatrist, a role played by the charming Billy Crystal. What starts as a professional relationship quickly transforms into a whirlwind of humor and unexpected tensions.
As Vitti tries to cope with his emotional problems, his psychoanalyst—a man more accustomed to dealing with patients in existential crises—faces the challenge of managing a client who is also a feared criminal. As both men delve into each other's worlds, comedic situations abound: encounters with the mob, therapy sessions filled with confusion, and revelations from the past that will test both their abilities to confront their fears.
With a clever script and hilarious situations, the interaction between the two main characters strikes the perfect balance between comedy and the tension of organized crime. The film explores themes such as male vulnerability and the search for identity, as both men learn to face their personal demons. In the end, the journey transforms them both, showing them that perhaps therapy is not just for the weak.