A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie' fingerprintStrong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Nostalgic
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
A real life story, show business, and history
Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances and dialogue
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie' is calm and low-intensity.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
A real life story, show business, and history
Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around a real life story, show business, and history. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances and dialogue
The performances and dialogue stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 9 min
A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie' runs 1 h 9 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
6.9
