Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

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

'Just Like A Woman' is a very amusing story with an attractive leading character, Gerald who is charming and interesting. He is a heterosexual male who feels happiest when he is wearing women's clothes. He is at first so ashamed of this, and so afraid of judgments that he hides this desire from everyone, and lives in fear of discovery.In the beginning of the movie his wife and children come home unexpectedly early from a trip, and find women's clothing, make-up, and accessories. His wife accuses him of having an affair and files for divorce. Gerald could have tried to explain that he was a transvestite, however chooses not to so that he doesn't have to live with the fear of loosing his job or from any other social pressures that could be pressed upon him. Gerald then moves into a boarding house and meets Monica, an older woman who discovers his transvestism. Monica is very supportive of Gerald, and his feminine personality, Geraldine.This movie is entertaining, but lacks in substance, that is to say that the character of Gerald/Geraldine is not fully developed. The sexuality of the character is identified as entirely male, however his gender identity is not entirely relieved in the movie. In the beginning we think that Gerald is a transvestite, meaning that he identifies his gender as a male, but likes to wear women's clothing for either fun, or to make himself feel more comfortable.Gerald's character seems to be confused of his own gender as he begins to have a relationship with the supportive Monica. She is at first thrown off by his transvestitism, but it becomes part of their sex play, which moves from being transvestitism to being a fetish. It is not explained if it is part of a fetish for him in the movie, but as Monica talks to some of her girlfriends about it she admits to finding it very exciting. Therefor she may be helping him discover his nature and gender in a way to satisfy her new desires.In the end of the film Gerald goes to a business meeting as a woman, stating that he and Monica were in business together. At first he is not entirely recognized, but is still shy and afraid of being found out, but by the end of the meeting he decides to give a shock to a man that had wronged him before. In this scene, it appears that Gerald is more willing to be seen publicly in as a woman. So it appears that he has become transgendered rather than being a transvestite. (Meaning that he is beginning to see himself as a woman in gender). This movie would be much more interesting if the film was willing to express the differences in sexuality, and gender identity.

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!

This film is a comedy drama which depicts the struggles of a transvestite man in his thirties. He constantly suppresses his obsession due to the social attitude towards this habit. Transvestite is a rather complicated topic and the one portrayed in this film is just one of the many examples. The story line is set up in a way in which the audiences are led to think in the same way as the ex-wife of Gerald. Tension is built up and the story gradually progresses to the truth that he is indeed a transvestite. Editing is nicely used to uncover the truth step by step. Acting of the two main characters is fantastic, they are able to bring the audiences to their position and look from their perspectives. The break down scene of Geraldine when Monica drove "her" home from the police station is so touching that almost makes me cry.However, a coin has two sides; and of course, this film has its weaknesses. It is confusing sometimes for the audiences to understand the logic of Genrald. For instance, he could not have sex relationship with Monica being Gerald but he could do it with his ex-wife. This is not logical and is hard to get. Moreover, the ending of the film is vague and it does not provide solutions to the family he had in the beginning of the film.Overall, this film is recommended to those who are interested in the gender issues. Since the psychological process of people who feels not belonging to his/ her original gender is rather complex, this film may act as a doorway to comprehend the intricate topic of gender.

This one took me by surprise because i had often been disappointed by Adrian Pasdar in the past, but he caught the perfect balance in this performance, avoiding both farce and pathos while delivering humour and real emotions. The always-wonderful Julie Waters is terrific here, and anyone who has not yet scene her in 1983's Educating Rita should rent it immediately (marvelous film). The rest of the supporting characters are well-played as well, many marvelously eccentric without going over the top. This one is fun.