Tootsie (1982)

One of the touchstone movies of the 1980s, Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman as an out-of-work actor who disguises himself as a dowdy, middle-aged woman to get a part on a hit soap opera. The scheme works, but while he/she keeps up the charade, Hoffman's character comes to see life through the eyes of the opposite sex. The script by Larry Gelbart (with Murray Schisgal) is a winner, and director Sydney Pollack brings taut proficiency to the comedy and sensitivity to the relationship nuances that emerge from Hoffman's drag act. Great supporting work from Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, and pre-stardom Geena Davis. But the film finally belongs to Hoffman, who seems to connect with the character at a very deep and abiding level. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

tootsie review

Dustin Hoffman is hilarious as an actor doing what he needs to do to get the job and the girl.For a few moments you forget he's a he.Sidney Pollack doesnt miss a heart beat in this family type comedy.Definately a movie to watch over and over.Glad its now in my library of best movies. June 30, 2008

A tomato doesn't have logic

The special edition of Tootsie is great! The making of - comprised of behind the scenes footage from the film shoot, make up tests, interviews with cast and crew, plus the history of how the film came to fruition - was great. I'm so glad there was an opportunity to conduct interviews with Sydney Pollack before passed away; what an amazing director and all around great guy. The interviews with Dustin Hoffman are also hilarious and insightful. June 27, 2008

There's No Other Woman Like You, You're a Man

Funny lines, terrific acting, great direction. It shows sexism in the '80's--as a woman, I'm so glad I missed all that.

To a fascinating and Oscar award-winning film maker Sydney Pollack (1934-2008). Great work! It still makes us laugh, cry and feel after all these years. June 16, 2008

I BEGGED you to get therapy!

I won't repeat what other reviewers wrote, but just add that the scenes between Hoffman and Pollack (as his agent) set a new comic standard for screen arguments...I didn't realize how many good lines I missed the first time....

HOFFMAN: "I DID sleep with her, she STILL thinks I'm gay."

POLLACK: "Oh...not so good, Michael." June 16, 2008

better than ever

Tootsie never looked better. This has been a favorite in our house since the beginning and this edition is fantastic. April 20, 2008

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