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Summary: Hilarious and touching - a must see of the century
Review: AFI recently released its list of the top 100 comedy films of the century and Tootsie made the list for a good reason... it is drop-dead hilarious.Duston Hoffman is an out of luck actor... full of talent, but also full of attitude and he's constantly driving his agent (Sydney Pollack) nuts, trying to get a job anywhere, doing anything, as long as it's respectable. Hoffman's character decides he will prove how good he is and auditions as a woman, landing a role that becomes the most popular character on the most popular Soap Opera. Dorothy, Hoffman's alter ego, is the Oprah of the day... everyone respects her and wants to be her... and when Hoffman sees others reacting to Dorothy, it changes him forever. Stupendous performances by Bill Murray, Teri Garr, Sydney Pollack, Charles Durning and Jessica Lange. This is not just another film about a guy in drag. It's a moving story about changing lives and growing relationships, and it's also a situational comedy that is intelligent. If you love a good laugh w/ heart, this is a must-see. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD!
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Summary: Entertainment with a socially relevant message!
Review: This movie was hilarious the first time I saw it at the theater, and it still is many viwings (and years) later. Dustin Hoffman portrays down-on-his-luck small time actor Michael Dorsey, realizing his career is dead. To revive it, Michael Dorsey decides to audition for a female role on a Soap Opera as Dorothy Michaels. -- There's a message here: Don't judge a woman until you walked a mile in her wonder-bra (or something like that). There are many good laughs, but PLEEEEZE...who is REALLY "buying" Dustin Hoffman in drag?
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Summary: CLASSIC COMEDY
Review: Tootsie succeeds on virtually every level: as an all-out laugh fest; as a moving and tender love story; as a drama about a man coming to grips with what he is all about; and as an entertaining backstage comedy, giving us a wonderfully detailed view behind the footlights in the world of television. Capping all of the luminous achievements here is Dustin Hoffman's most gigantic, wholehearted, and expansive role. His Tootsie (Dorothy Michaels) is such a rich-blooded and fully developed character that you would swear she existed outside the body of Michael Dorsey (Dustin's character in the film). The journey of one man, who is passionate about his craft -- acting -- coming to grips with his often unstable love life, and the reasons for it, is nuanced, clever, inventive and so very funny, filled with superb performances. Jessica Lange provides a mysterious and melancholy allure as Michael's object of affection; Dabney Coleman is perfectly repulsive as a chauvinist pig (he plays them so well); Bill Murray has some of the movie's best lines as Michael's grunge room-mate. Still, Teri Garr emerges above nearly everyone with her vulnerable, hilarious and utterly truthful portrayal of a woman clearly in love with her best friend. Complications ensue beyond your wildest imagination, and the comic unfolding -- before your eyes -- of every plot twist is a wonder to behold. This movie also makes a heartfelt and delicate statement about the woman and man in all of us. Though it clearly is set in the late 70s/early 80s, the story and characters have simply not aged. This is a classic movie, one to be cherished.
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Summary: very good
Review: I thought Mrs Doubtfire was good but then i saw this and discovered Mrs Doubtfire was just repeating every comedic act from this movie.Dustin Hoffman was funnier at doing a lady's voice than Robin Williams.i saw Mrs D. before i saw Tootsie and i thought this movies funniest part would be the part where she picks a wedgie which is kind of old but there were even a lot of parts that werent even supposed to be funny but were anyway! this movie could have very well been rated R for plenty of sexuality and tons of language so this one is not for kids.this movie is still a must-buy!
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Summary: GO TOOTSIE GO!
Review: Tootsie is one my all time favorite films. It has one of the best actors of all times, Dustin Hoffman playing drag. I think this is probably his best acting ever. He is hilarious as Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels. He is playing an out of work actor, a very out of work actor who wants a job so desperately. He decides to dress in women's clothes and try to get a job as a woman. He does a better job there! He lands a job on a soap opera, and his character, Dorothy Michaels is adored by the fans, and one older doctor on staff, played by Uncle Henry from Punky Brewster. Dorothy/Michael takes things in stride and soons learns a great deal about himself and how he is with women. I recently viewed Tootsie again. I had seen it in the movies when it came out at least twice. This is one of the best comedies of all time. The screenplay for this movie is awesome. Hoffman gets some of the best lines ever heard on film. Bill Murray gets a couple of good lines too. He was very good in this movie. Jessica Lange was outstanding, and very deservant of her Best supporting Actress award. She was perfect in this film, not a single flaw. The acting from everyone was just great. When "Dorothy" decides to reveal the real truth on live t.v. is one of the best movie scenes of all time. There isn't a scene in this movie I didn't like. This whole movie is wonderful from start to finish, a truly great comedy that I think everyone should add to their video collection.
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Summary: Lots to like
Review: There is alot to like about this movie. It is very entertaining, the story line is great, it is very funny and the acting is very good. It is fun to watch over and over again.
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Summary: It will make you laugh and cry!
Review: Tootsie is nothing short of amazing. Dustin Hoffman gives on of his funniest and greatest performances ever. A New York actor needs money. But no one in the acting buisness will work with him. So Michael Dorsey(Dustin Hoffman) disguises himself as a woman and gets highered in America's #1 soap opera. This film is funny and sometimes dramatic. An excellent romp. Everybody will love it!
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Summary: Communication At Its Best
Review: This film is a requirement for a course I am currently teaching at a local university. The course, titled Interpersonal Communication, deals with relationships with regard to communication and role models. In the film "Tootsie" the audience is given an excellent example of gender attitudes and responsibilities in society. We can clearly see the "feminine" side to Michael; we are exposed to the "masculine" side of Dorothy. Or is Michael really "Dorothy"? Is there something to learn about each of our own personal/private self? This film is a wonderful example of those expectations we have about the opposite sex. Besides, it's also quite funny. So, why is it out of print?
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Summary: Hoffman is Nothing Short of Amazing
Review: I didn't think I would like this movie before I saw it. I couldn't have been more wrong. Not only is it a solid story but Dustin Hoffman turns in a performance that must be considered among the best of all time. Although I don't particularly care for Jessica Lang, she does an adequate job of playing Hoffman's object of desire. Bill Murray is surprisingly subdued as the roommate, but is amusing nontheless. Chales Durney gives a strong performance as Lang's caring father. Most guys will probably shy away from this movie since it focuses on a man who dresses up like a woman, but women should force their boyfriends or husbands to watch this. Clearly deserving of its AFI Top 100 ranking.
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Summary: BEST COMEDY EVER
Review: YOU WILL LAUGHT FROM BEGINNING TO END ; DUSTIN HOFFMAN IS JUST GREAT ; BEST PERFORMANCE EVER ! AN ACTOR DISGUISE HIMSELF INTO A WOMAN TO FINALY GET A ROLE & HE ENDS UP WITH TONNES OF FANS (WOMEN MOST OF THEM) WHOM ENVY & ADMIRE HER "HIM"... BUT SHE "HE" FALL IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER WOMAN (REAL ONE!).... MUST SEE
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