Dustin Hoffman Movie:

Editorial Review:
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

Tootsie [Region 2] Reviews:
"Good night, Michael. It was a wonderful party. My date left with someone else. I had a lot of fun. Do you have any Seconol?"
2009-11-26 - TOOTSIE is now well and truly over 25 years old, but still remains as fresh and funny as it was when it first premiered. A real joy. Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Bill Murray and Teri Garr star in this keenly observed Sydney Pollack gem with a genuine New York showbusiness background.

Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) is New York's most untouchable, unemployable actor. No one in the business is prepared to work with him, and he's reduced to operating as an acting coach for others who can't seem to land a break in the industry, including painfully awkward Sandy (Teri Garr). Finally, in a last-ditch bid to find a role - any role - Michael frocks up as "Dorothy Michaels" and lands a job on top-rating TV soap "Southwest General".

Playing the no-nonsense chief of staff Emily Kimberley, "Dorothy" wins thousands of female fans all over the country. But when Michael starts falling in love with co-star Julie Nichols (Jessica Lange) - who has well and truly taken the endearing "Dorothy" to heart as her best friend - how on earth will Michael reveal himself without destroying his/her trust relationship with Julie in the process?...

TOOTSIE is one of those rare films I could sit through several times a week and never get bored with. This is mainly due to the incredible performances but props must also be given to the outstanding screenplay from Larry Gelbart and Murray Schisgal. Dustin Hoffman is so good at playing altar-ego "Dorothy" that I STILL sometimes forget that it's not an actual woman!

Composer Dave Grusin and songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman supplied the Oscar-nominated soundtrack ("Tootsie", "It Might Be You"); Sydney Pollack has a cameo role as Michael's agent. Also keep your eyes peeled for small appearances from Christine Ebersole, Estelle Getty and Geena Davis.

My highest recommendation.

A dream of a lifetime
2009-10-26 - A movie that Is so refreshing to watch.A real classic. This Is a movie I could watch over and over. Dustin Hoffman, does such a wonderful job playing Tootsie.. I cannot Imagine anyone else doing It... You really come to enjoy the part of Tootsie and can understand why everyone really enjoys her.... The story Is so well done and yet there Is added humor throughout the movie that Is so delightful to see. I cannot say enough about this movie. I absolutely loved It....A great romantic comedy.....

bother
2009-10-17 - It was given to a relative who had asked for it . She seeemed happy.

Great movie
2009-08-31 - I can't believe this was the "25th Anniversary" edition. Am I that old? I showed this movie to my 13-year-old son, and he absolutely LOVED it. Some movies are timeless classics, and this one is great. I'd forgotten how good Bill Murray is in this movie, too.

Pretty Good!!!
2009-08-14 - I really liked this movie! I thought was very funny, and Dustin Hoffman did an awesome job pretending to be a woman. Michael Dorsey is an incredibly hard actor to work with, so nobody will hire him. In desperation, he cross-dresses under the name of Dorothy Michaels for a part in a soap opera. He becomes a very popular character, all the guys make a move on him, and he even begins to fall in love with his co-stars Julie Nichols. I highly recommend TOOTSIE!!!