Tootsie
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 17, 1982
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MKMJun 4, 2008
One of the all-time best comedy/ love stories. It's in my desert island bag.
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avatar16Apr 7, 2012
Avant de le voir, je m'attendais plus à un film 100% tournée vers la comédie qu'autre chose. Dès les premières minutes, j'ai été surpris. Et pour cause,Avant de le voir, je m'attendais plus à un film 100% tournée vers la comédie qu'autre chose. Dès les premières minutes, j'ai été surpris. Et pour cause, Tootsie est l'un de ces longs-métrages qui se permet de dévoiler au grand public l'envers du décors et l'enfer que doivent vivre les jeunes comédiens/comédiennes pour ne serait-ce qu'avoir un rôle comme job. Une description qui pourrait facilement décourager la plupart des gens concernés. Heureusement, le tout est mené dans la bonne humeur, où il est jouissif de voir le "grand" Dustin Hoffman se travestir avec une aisance bluffante qui prouve qu'il est vraiment "grand"! Bien entendu, il n'est pas seul (Jessica Lange, Bill Murray...). Après, on peut critiquer des gags parfois prévisibles voire gros comme une maison, mais cela n'enlève rien à la joie qu'apporte ce film.… Expand
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oscarrDec 20, 2011
With a terrific performance by Hoffman and the movie's great comedic style, plus a heartwarming storyline, Tootsie hits a home run. In my opinion, also better than Ghandi.
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lasttimeisawFeb 3, 2015
The synopsis of Sydney Pollack’s drag comedy TOOTSIE can be construed as follows: a struggling thespian/acting coach Michael Dorsey (Huffman) cross-dresses as a woman Dorothy Michaels to secure a role in a popular daytime soapie, and scoopsThe synopsis of Sydney Pollack’s drag comedy TOOTSIE can be construed as follows: a struggling thespian/acting coach Michael Dorsey (Huffman) cross-dresses as a woman Dorothy Michaels to secure a role in a popular daytime soapie, and scoops up massive acclamation as a single, middle-aged role model who disseminate fresh air of women being independent and self-confident, which profoundly inspires her fellow actress Julie (Lange), whom Michael has a huge crush on.

If one has yet watched the film, the synopsis might get on someone’s nerves, how on earth a man at the end of his tether can so easily thrive in the same line of business as soon as he acts in the opposite sex? What is more, he even becomes some sort of the guiding light to the dismissive gender while sporting a hard-on under his dress, it could only be a straight guy’s pipe-dream with a penchant for sexism and male chauvinism, the movie could have been a total train wreck under a lesser brain.

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beingryanjudeAug 24, 2014
Of Dustin Hoffman's many brilliant performances, this will always be my favorite. He allows us to genuinely care for this person--regardless of what he has done. His wit and comedy are to die for. Oh, and don't forget the early genius ofOf Dustin Hoffman's many brilliant performances, this will always be my favorite. He allows us to genuinely care for this person--regardless of what he has done. His wit and comedy are to die for. Oh, and don't forget the early genius of Jessica Lange.… Expand
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Compi24Sep 28, 2015
Charming and with a lot to say, Sydney Pollack's "Tootsie" marks a high point in the careers of Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, and everyone else involved.
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alejandro970Jan 6, 2019
Top of the mountain roles of young Dustin Hoffman. The resource of drag-comedy works as fine, with smart humor and remarkable make-up job. An ultimate of 80s that everyone shall to see.
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SpangleMay 22, 2014
I had low expectations for this one and, honestly, expected the cross dressing of Hoffman to be a little...odd. However, as a whole, the film is very funny, endearing, and quite charming, as we watch Hoffman transform into a woman in order toI had low expectations for this one and, honestly, expected the cross dressing of Hoffman to be a little...odd. However, as a whole, the film is very funny, endearing, and quite charming, as we watch Hoffman transform into a woman in order to try to rescue his acting career. Easily the funniest part of the film is watching serious scenes with serious implications unfold with the knowledge that Hoffman is actually a man and being the only ones aside from his roommate (Bill Murray) who knows this. In addition, him working on his interpersonal relationships from both sides really leads to some interesting conversations that also help to add to the comedy of the film. In terms of acting, really everyone did well and aside from Hoffman who obviously stood out, Bill Murray was great. He was his usual self from the 80's, which really made every scene he was in quite funny. Overall, Tootsie is a fun film to watch (there are some awkward moments that make you cringe, but those aside) and is a solid way to spend an afternoon.… Expand
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MovieGuysApr 23, 2014
Like many other cross-dressing roles, Dustin Hoffman's "Tootsie" steals the show. Pollack's movie delivers solid laughs as well as being a great story. It might not have beaten Gandhi in the 1982 Oscars, but I would say it's at least a goodLike many other cross-dressing roles, Dustin Hoffman's "Tootsie" steals the show. Pollack's movie delivers solid laughs as well as being a great story. It might not have beaten Gandhi in the 1982 Oscars, but I would say it's at least a good runner up.… Expand
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chwJun 14, 2015
Tootsie is one of Dustin Hoffman's best movies. The movie also has one of the best stories for a movie I know of. Sydney Pollack's best film, and I kind of think it should have won best picture, instead of just being nominated.
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iCronicAug 7, 2017
I'm not a fan of the crossdressing thing. Dustin Hoffman is good and the film has its funny moments but the story is somewhat generic
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BroyaxMar 23, 2020
Encore une daube assommante du père Pollack qui n'a pas son pareil pour nous assommer avec ses merdes ! sous couvert cette fois d'une comédie légère avec le grand petit acteur Hoffman en ridicule travesti qui se ridiculise du début à la finEncore une daube assommante du père Pollack qui n'a pas son pareil pour nous assommer avec ses merdes ! sous couvert cette fois d'une comédie légère avec le grand petit acteur Hoffman en ridicule travesti qui se ridiculise du début à la fin ici... on lui pardonnera en faisant comme si nous n'avions rien vu, pour son bien et le nôtre mais quand même...

Donc à l'ennui qu'il sait prodiguer jusqu'à l'infini et au delà, voici que l'enfoirnaze de Pollack nous colle de l'humour de zozo trizozo à mongolerie très avancée pour faire triste mauvaise mesure à son nouveau film-mètre-étalon de la connerie américaine qui monte jusqu'au ciel !

On se croirait donc dans un Vidéogag qui n'en finit pas et qui dure deux plombes et Hoffman, l'un des acteurs les plus doués au monde, arrive vraiment à nous énerver, lui qui habituellement rayonne de charisme à des lieues à la ronde... et là, il nous casse les couilles. Quelle tristesse...… Expand
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amheretojudgeMar 29, 2019
Unmask The Voice.

Tootsie Pollack has got his finest project out. A perfect balance of humor and comedy. Both illuminating and inspiring. Probably because it judges its own host, the protagonist, in the most subtle mature way possible.Unmask The Voice.

Tootsie

Pollack has got his finest project out. A perfect balance of humor and comedy. Both illuminating and inspiring. Probably because it judges its own host, the protagonist, in the most subtle mature way possible. There is this one line that is enacted in its first stage by the protagonist, and then later that very same line by the antagonist. This is how balanced the world is. The director Sydney Pollack's romance between the characters is his sharpest knife.

He cuts deep with supporting characters, like when Hoffmann when dressed as a woman is forced just after he is being proposed by being sung in front of his apartment. That scene that may draw in the laughs is so beautifully haunting as the kraken is released in that very stage after being teased in the entire film. And these subtle nuances where some director keeps inappropriately touching and controlling his lead actress, is done so brilliantly that without any such loud intentions, he fights for equal rights like no one.

If Dustin Hoffman through his body language attracts you heavily with his performance, Jessica Lange in her completely opposite cloak oozes warmth and somehow the film has managed to be balanced again. This brilliant never-taken-for-granted concept is buoyant as far as the gags are concerned, after a certain while, this transformation of Hoffmann is considered to be the apparatus of the scene that is actually set in a backdrop of something beyond valuable than it. The supporting cast like hilarious Bill Murray, incredibly moving Charles Durning and brilliant George Gaynes have definitely helped in creating this ultimate illusion. Just like the pleased people of the soap opera viewers, Tootsie- if I may call her that- deserves the fame and respect she and he gets.… Expand
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bataguilaAug 23, 2019
Una oda a la travestismo, no da risa, todas la viejas sobreactuadas, me caen mal todas, y dustin es su peor papel, al igual de desperdiciado murray
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10
kaleeesMay 28, 2021
Most favorite movie and definitely a comfort movie. love this movie tootsie! Hope if this will be remaked. Lily James could play jessica lange's role here.
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
This film goes well above and beyond its drag queen premise. It has a reason to be this way, it has a reason to tell a blossoming love story, and it has a reason to make some gender societal commentaries. The direction work and cast chemistryThis film goes well above and beyond its drag queen premise. It has a reason to be this way, it has a reason to tell a blossoming love story, and it has a reason to make some gender societal commentaries. The direction work and cast chemistry are stellar.… Expand
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royalguy07Jul 31, 2022
GOAT tier voice work and acting from Dustin Hoffman, a fun movie in general.
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