An unemployed actor goes drag and not only finds work but also becomes a hit on a soap opera. Hoffman is fairly convincing as a woman, but really comes off more as a caricature than a person. Also, given her homely looks, it's hard to believe that men are attracted to her. Although the cross-dressing premise is used to make points about feminism and becoming a better man after walking in a woman's shoes, the film tends to be a bit preachy in doing so. While the film is enjoyable, the humor is mostly understated and the drama never reaches the levels of poignancy that is intended. Lange, Garr, Murray, and Durning all turn in fine performances. Director Pollack is wonderful as Hoffman's agent.
