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Tootsie [VHS] [1982]
enlarge	Director: Sydney Pollack Actors: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning Studio: 4 Front Video Category: Video New (5) Used (6) from £0.44 Rating: 12 reviews Sales Rank: 11859 Format: PAL Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Media: VHS Tape Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Running Time: 111 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4 Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1 EAN: 3259190674110 ASIN: B00008RWRD Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1982 Release Date: April 7, 2003


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Tootsie inevitably looks dated in some respects now, but it's still fabulous in others--the sexual politics look distinctly faded in their sniggering approach to sexual ambiguities, while the sardonic portrayal of a showbiz that loathes perfectionism is still both timely and hysterically funny. Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Michael Dorsey is a memorable self-caricature--the man is so obsessed with the craft of acting that he refuses to sit down when playing a tomato in a commercial, and so producers run away rather than work with him. By playing Dorothy Michaels playing her soap character, Dorsey gives himself the freedom to be a bad and popular actor. He is so busy with the surface of being a woman--the voice, the hair, the frocks--and with all the bad faith of his and Dorothy's emotional lives, that he learns to relax into the pleasure of performance. This aspect of the film is far more interesting, ironic and funny than the corny New Man moralising about sexual roles that goes with it. Jessica Lange got, and earned, an Oscar for her sensitive straight woman performance as the colleague Michael falls for, and Bill Murray, Teri Garr, Geena Davis (momentarily) and Charles Durning all turn in reliable supporting roles. Sydney Pollack directs efficiently rather than inspiredly--oddly, he earns almost more credit for his well-observed performance as Michael's world-weary agent. On the DVD: The DVD is presented in crisp Dolby Digital sound and with the original theatrical visual ratio of 2.35:1; enhanced for 16:9 widescreen televisions. It is dubbed into French, German, Italian and Spanish and has subtitles in most European languages as well as Arabic, Hindi and Hebrew. The only special features are the theatrical trailer and filmographies for the leading performers and director. --Roz Kaveney

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 12 1 2 3 Next » One of the best comedies of all times. August 12, 2010 Mr. S. Ryzhenok (Derby UK) I watched it last time for the very first time and I must admit that I couldn't stop laughing. The first 20-30 mins are a little bit dull, so be patient, and all the best scenes are at the very end. This comedy is a great addition to my collection of DVDs, I will watch it again and again with my friends and family, it's a timeless classic (if I can say that). Sophisticated New York tragi-comedy December 27, 2009 William Cohen (London) My memory of this was of a slapstick cross-dressing comedy, but it's nothing of the sort. It's one of those sophisticated New York films, like so many that came out in the 1970s (Serpico, Saturday Night Fever, Manhattan). It's about an angry actor who is having a bit of a mid-life crisis. Some of the themes are a bit dated, the feminism issues have been won, so the serious thread has lost a bit of zip. It's ahead of its time in many ways, dealing with single parenthood, lesbianism and modern relationships. It's heartwarming, real and funny and well worth another look. Still as great after all these years! October 9, 2009 Veronica (London, UK) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful What can I say, this still makes me laugh and cry after many viewings over many years, it is simply one of the best films ever made and was quite ahead of its time. Funny, thought provoking, intelligent and sweet- Dustin is as always fantastic and the now sadly departed Sydney Pollack (director) makes a cameo in a couple of unforgettably hilarious scenes. Buy it, you won't regret it! Quick Delivery, Great Product October 8, 2009 Ms. H. M. Domeney 0 out of 2 found this review helpful the item was dispatched quickly and the item was in great condition... definitely worth the money!! extras September 23, 2009 ciaran moore (omagh N IRELAND) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful Good review above,i will just let you know about the extras.There is a 3 part making of 1."a better man"(29:31)2."keep it real" "(21:31)3."good friends"(18:31),deleted scenes(8:12) and dustin hoffman screen test footage(2:39) and a strange bonus trailer for "the life of brian" but no trailer for "tootsie".Hope this is helpful. Showing reviews 1-5 of 12 1 2 3 Next »

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