Genre:
Comedy
Directed
by: Sydney Pollack
Cast:
Dustin Hoffman, Bill Murray, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr
Running
time: 116 minutes
Michael Dorsey is a New York actor who is a
perfectionist to a fault. His reputation as a man difficult to work with
precedes him and he is having a hard time finding acting jobs. In an act of
desperation, Michael goes for a soap opera audition dressed like a woman and he
gets the gig. With a paying job now on the line, he has to keep the subterfuge
going, but it becomes more and more difficult.
Films such as Tootsie are a rare breed. With
this 1982 comedy, director Sydney Pollack manages to juggle multiple genres and
styles without creating any confusion in the process. There is some silliness
in this movie, but there is also a serious look at the issue of sexism. There
is also a lot of sweetness in there. I find it hard to believe that all these
people were fooled about Tootsie really being a man, but, I guess, one has to
suspend disbelief a bit.
Dustin Hoffman is as solid as he usually is
in the title role. Anytime you see him on screen, he makes you forget the actor
and he makes you believe in his character. The supporting cast is also very
good.
Overall, this is one of those great movies
that need to be seen at least once in a lifetime, if not more.
Rating:
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