Critics Scoreboard
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Average Critic Score:
87
(7 sources)
87
(7 sources)
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100
Boston Globe
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] Read Full Review » -
100
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100
Time
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. Read Full Review » -
100
Variety
Remarkably funny and entirely convincing, film pulls off the rare accomplishment of being an in-drag comedy which also emerges with three-dimensional characters. Read Full Review » -
80
Empire
As hilarious as it is touching and tasteful at the same time, Tootsie will offend no one and uplift anyone who watches it. Read Full Review » -
63
TV Guide
Rather than confront what it sets up, it takes the one joke and runs - till it runs out of steam. Read Full Review » -
60
Chicago Reader
There are several solid laughs and some excellent supporting performances. But this is a film to be wary of. Read Full Review »
