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Tootsie
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87 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    This movie gets you coming and going.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Michael Blowen
    100
    Tootsie, the story of a man who liberates himself by masquerading as a woman, is the funniest, most revealing comedy since "Annie Hall." [17 Dec 1982]
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    100
    This year's miracle is called Tootsie. It is not just the best comedy of the year; it is popular art on the way to becoming cultural artifact.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    100
    Remarkably funny and entirely convincing, film pulls off the rare accomplishment of being an in-drag comedy which also emerges with three-dimensional characters.
  5. Empire
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    80
    As hilarious as it is touching and tasteful at the same time, Tootsie will offend no one and uplift anyone who watches it.
  6. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    63
    Rather than confront what it sets up, it takes the one joke and runs - till it runs out of steam.
  7. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    60
    There are several solid laughs and some excellent supporting performances. But this is a film to be wary of.
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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. MKM
    10
    One of the all-time best comedy/ love stories. It's in my desert island bag.
  2. avatar16
    8
    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.… Full Review »
  3. oscarr
    9
    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.… Full Review »
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