It's like when someone assumes they're artistic just because they're bad at math. It tries way too hard to be smart but falls flat on execution. Messy metaphors and convoluted dialogue that attempts to unravel the main character's fight to identify his own flaws.

The writer, deliberately or not, gives away the clue to who The Sociopath is 2 minutes into the movie with the line: "I say 'infiltrated' because I assume he appeared there in a deliberate effort to meet *me*". All predatory sociopaths assume by default that others crave their attention. The medical & mental health professions are comprised almost exclusively of these detestable creatures. The two lead characters here are intensely irritating, but overall, it's mostly redeemed by the excellent supporting cast/characters.

Not sure why I watched this but it was largely a waste with an inexperienced writer/director combo - never turns out well - and unknown actors though some sorta famous old actors pay minor roles --> Marilu Henner, Jessica Walter, and Gina Gershon helped keep my interest a bit. But this definitely centers on the odd, can't-shake-you relationship between Tony and Peter (names revealed late in film) and it's somewhat interesting for 1/2 hr then it gets old and you're like "when's this over?!"