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Just Like a Woman
- Director: Christopher Monger
- Writer: Nick Evans; Monica Jay
- Producer: Nick Elliott; Nick Evans
CGiii Comment
Gerald is heterosexual and likes to dress as a woman...thus, becoming Geraldine.
He/she duly faces discrimination and acceptance...losing his wife and job, finding a supportive partner.
With some dubious direction and weak, evasive writing...the story descends into farce. The big issue is avoided: transvestite vs. transgender...now, this wouldn't necessarily be a problem but when Gerlad(ine) and Monica hit the bedroom...Geraldine starts to emerge more and more...now, the dressing up becomes a fetish. And what of Monica's feelings? She finds it exciting...there is no exploration into her sexuality whatsoever.
As said, the weak writing and the 'carry on' ending...ultimately, destroy what could have been a bold and brave little film.
Still, moderately entertaining, thanks to Ms Walters.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Gerald is a yuppie-like transvestite in his thirties. His wife arrives home earlier than expected and discovers female attire spread over their apartment. Not knowing anything about his habit, she misinterprets this and throws him (and the attire) out of their home and marriage. He rents a room in Monica's house, recently divorced and around 50. Their relation- ship evolves from landlady/tenant over friends to lovers. Monica learns about, begins to understand and finally appreciates and supports Gerald- ine, Gerald's alter ego. His transvestitism, a rarely filmed subject, it's ups and downs, is treated with a lot of respect, warmth and humour.
Cast & Characters
Julie Walters as Monica;
Adrian Pasdar as Gerald Tilson / Geraldine;
Paul Freeman as Miles Millichamp;
Susan Wooldridge as Louisa;
Gordon Kennedy as C.J.;
Ian Redford as Tom Braxton;
Shelley Thompson as Eleanor Tilson;
Togo Igawa as Akira Watanabe;
Jill Spurrier as Daphne;
Corey Cowper as Erika Tilson;
Mark Hadfield as Dennis;
Joseph Bennett as Jocelyn;
Brooke as Linda;
Eve Bland as Betty;
Jeff Nuttall as Vanessa