Remember the remarks about the lunatics taking over the asylum? What about the saying: `Physician heal thyself'? And of course you've heard the story about the imposter who makes a bigger success of his role than the man whose personality he's stolen. All three familiar themes are rolled into one story in this solo vehicle for Dan Aykroyd as an escaped mental patient who ends up taking over the practice (and radio show) of a Beverly Hills psychiatrist (Charles Grodin in a typical role) who is himself headed for the couch. rude in the modern American manner, the film moves along well, and is good for a few chuckles, notably at the end when one of Aykroyd's patients (a bogus cleric played by Walter Matthau) climbs on to the top of the famous 'Hollywood' sign and threatens to jump off. 'How does this reflect on your treatment of him? ' a reporter asks Aykroyd. 'Badly,' he replies. 'But maybe he won't live to tell about it.' Never riotous (more frantic editing was needed) but amusing enough to watch, especially if you've had a hard day at the office. STAR SPOT: Keep your eyes peeled for a lightning-swift guest appearance by Chevy Chase.

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