Tootsie

Enjoyed watching this old classic. Thanks for fast shipping.

Purchased for my Daughter who appreciated it as much as I always did. Nice to share it with her & have to watch anytime we want now. Thanks!

Très bon coffret avec le livre qui explique comment s'est passé le tournage agrémenté de photos. J'aime beaucoup

"Tootsie" is one of my favorite comedies and a huge hit when it first came out during one of the coldest winters where I live. Yet, I still managed to get to the theater twice in the span of a a two-week period both to packed houses. Although the concept is somewhat old fashioned (a guy dressing up in drag), the execution of the film itself along with the superb script and top-notch acting make it a true classic.It would not be a fair review on my part to go over the plot and details of the film, so I will focus on the Blu-ray DVD release itself. From the Criterion Collection, it comes with a new 4K Digital transfer while keeping the original monaural soundtrack and the expected number of bells and whistles which includes the following;- New Interviews with Dustin Hoffman & Phil Rosenthal- Audio Commentary with Sydney Pollack- Two Documentaries, "The Making of Tootsie" (1982) and "A Better Man: The Making of Tootsie" (2007)- Screen and Wardrobe Tests- Deleted Scenes and Trailers- Booklet with Essay by Michael SragowDoubtless some of the extras will be familiar since they were released in an earlier DVD version. Everything in the DVD package is well presented and the only notable missing interviews are Charles Durning, Bill Murray and Geena Davis which is understandable in some ways since Durning was really getting up in years by 2007, Davis only has a small role in the film and Bill Murray is notorious for not giving interviews of this type anyway.The most revealing aspect of the extras is the initial screen, makeup and wardrobe tests that showed the evolution of Hoffman's appearance over time as he evolved into Dorothy Michaels. It is in these scenes that we see just how very wrong this all could have gone if some of the early decisions about the direction of the film were made. It is a testament to the dedication of Hoffman and the inclusion of Sydney Pollack as the director who managed, perhaps by accident, to be so perfect in the treatment and shooting of the film.Tootsie is a classic film that does not seem dated at all despite obviously being shot in the early 1980s. Hoffman is clearly not all that feminine as Dorothy Michaels, yet he manages to create an unforgettable character that is as real as any ever created. Finally, Pollack's decision (after much urging by Hoffman) to appear as the agent was pure brilliance as he adds an edge that the film really needed to succeed.Did I say that Tootsie is one of my favorite comedies? It's also one of my favorite DVD releases as well.

If ever a movie got robbed on Oscar® night, it was TOOTSIE. Up against the historical powerhouse GANDHI, it didn't stand much of a chance. But in any other year, it would clearly have swept the statuettes off the stage.This sublime comedy is a must for every aspiring actor, not only for the message it delivers about the need for talent to be tempered by professionalism, but also for the sheer quality of the acting on display. There's not a single actor in the entire piece who fails the script. The editing is particularly crisp, often adding a comic punctuation of its own.For me, the standout actor is not Dustin Hoffman but the highly underrated Sydney Pollack. As Michael Dorsey's frustrated agent, and the only character actually in opposition to Dorsey's impersonation, his sense of frustration and confusion provides, I think, the funniest moments in the film. What's even more impressive is that his character echoes his behind-the-scenes role. As the film's director, his principle duty is to make sure that the film coheres into a logical narrative. Similarly, as Dorsey's agent, he provides a lot of that necessary narration. Though many of Pollack's lines are not only hilariously funny, they also serve to better define Dorsey and provide answers to fill in potential plot holes. In the end, the audience is twice served by Pollack. Not only does he direct with great comic assuredness, his character crucially makes Dorsey's madness believable.What makes this DVD disappointing is not its film. No, the woeful lack of any special features is simply inexcusable. There is really no reason to buy the DVD over the cheaper VHS. It's incredible to me that such a seminal work can be so bereft of even a simple director's commentary. Hopefully, later "special editions" will be a more complete addition to your DVD library.

very funny movie