Now for a film in direct opposition to the previous one...
Long before such train wrecks (I can only assume, since I didn't even watch) as "Norbit" or "Jack and Jill," Dustin Hoffman starred in a movie in which he played both a man and a women. And before the crass versions of this premise in the last ten years or so, he did it in a comedy called "Tootsie" with much more class and style.
I had seen and enjoyed Tootsie before. It is the story of a struggling actor named Michael Dorsey who can't seem to find any work--until he tries out for a soap opera as Dorothy Michaels. Hilarity ensues as he tries to navigate both lives--and various romantic entanglements--while keeping his double-identity a secret. The movie is not only funny, but charming. We care about the characters, and for such an odd premise the film is really relate-able.
This one gets an "A" from me--if you're ever looking for a good comedy where a man plays a woman, steer clear of the newer stuff. Go for Tootsie instead!
Sincerely,
Sarah :)
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