Tootsie could be divided into two parts: the first hour, though not exceptional, is rather enjoyable and dynamic; the rest from the escapade to the country is a lot more flat and boring until the sloppy ending. And if there is a common denominator to all of that, it's the cruel lack of consistency on every level, whether the story itself quite predictable and linear, or the under-developed characters who lack charisma, or the gags... because yes, though it's supposed to be a comedy, the humour is very little present, you barely laugh which is inevitably extremely penalizing. As for the romantic aspect, everything is corny and little credible.
In the end it's Dustin Hoffman, who is very committed in his role, that manages to get this movie the average grade.
In the end it's Dustin Hoffman, who is very committed in his role, that manages to get this movie the average grade.