Just Like a Woman (1992)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Just like a woman is a light comedy about a man who lives a secret life as a cross dresser. When it was made the movie was given an "r" rating but besides the taboo nature of the subject of "transvestites" there is nothing in the movie that makes it deserve such a rating. If I was to rate it I would at most, give it a PG-13 rating in America because of the sexual references. Even so, the subject matter is not really dealt with in a serious or overly dramatic way. Since the movie deals with a main character who is a Transvestite one would think that the writers of the movie would try and spend a little more time creating a more specific portrayal. However due to the fact that there are many different types of transvestites and the fact that the story changes and the main character also changes, it can become very confusing to the audience to try and understand what a transvestite is. The story itself is rather simple and the outcome is a little too easy to predict. Overall I thought the film was good. It does provide an interesting look into a way of life that is not accepted by society and how the people feel about themselves and the people around them. If you like simple comedies I would recommend this film.

Just Like a Woman is a British comedy film made in 1992. The central driven theme that the comedic situations are based around is transvestism.Well-groomed businessman Gerald, played by Adrian Pasdar, is left by his wife under the pretext that she has discovered women's lingerie in Gerald's possession. Unable to explain that the lingerie is actually his own, Gerald rents a room in the house of a slightly older and recently divorced woman named Monica. A relationship between them quickly establishes, and it becomes apparent that Gerald will at some point need to reveal his "hobby" to those he is close to, or be doomed to the repeating fate such as that of being left by his spouse and children. The loss of self-esteem that Gerald experiences as a cause of his reluctance to reveal his cross-dressing tendencies, and due to societal conditioning, also carries over into his professional life.Gerald is portrayed and acted in such a round manner that it becomes easy to find oneself cheering for him to find the courage to be who he is. The relationship between Gerald and Monica is also portrayed in such a way that is believable, and it does appear as if the two care for each other beyond a superficial level.An original aspect of the story is obviously that is covers the taboo subject of transvestism, and the implications that such a lifestyle can have on one's self-esteem. The film also touches base on cultural differences regarding the moral and social implications that cross-dressing can have in non-western countries.I felt that the subject matter was presented in a very tasteful manner, and is presented in such a way that is enjoyable to the viewers. I would recommend this film for any adult who has a penchant for subversion, or simply just wants to have a good time!

Just Like a Woman follows the story of a transvestite man's life with both the elements of drama and light comedy. The film follows his struggles and process of accepting himself his relationship with society by being a transvestite.Gerald, by society's standard, seems to live a perfect life, a successful career and a family. But he lives a double life and by night turns into Geraldine, a transvestite who is only known by his friends with in the community. He struggles with this double life, and is frightened by the consequences if he ever lives an overlap between his two identities. After meeting Monica, gradually he becomes comfortable with his identity, mostly by the help of finding an accepting partner. Although there have been many films that portray human sexuality, there are less films that tells the story of particularly transvestites. For an average person to understand the motifs and psychology behind a transvestite person, this film succeeds in introducing this particular identity through its easy to watch genre. The broad definition of "transvestite" is simply explained; a man that is attracted to the opposite sex but has the urge or will to dress-up, or become a woman. . Gerald and Geraldine are both capable of living quit a successful life and are not mentally impaired but only has an disadvantage because of society's perception on his identity.It does not quiet explore the deeper reasoning behind it, but the film works in a sense that analyzing may not be always a necessity when one's sexuality is portrayed; it's just the way they are. Which is the essential goal of accepting one's sexuality or identity, is to accept them who they are.

Julie Waters is always marvelous but Adrian Pasdar is a positive revelation in this wry gender-bent comedy about a transvestite who cannot suppress his obsession, and the changes he goes through when he's discovered. Unerringly eschews the vulgar, raucous easy jokes for genuine wit and true insight, and has an absolute ball while doing it. A very nice, low-key, feel-good, comedy