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The Big Tease (1999)

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Reviews Counted:39

Fresh:22

Rotten:17

Average Rating:5.8/10

Consensus: The Big Tease may be predictable, but the buoyant performances keep you laughing once you give in to the silliness.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Actor-director Kevin Allen's (TWIN TOWN) hilarious mockumentary stars Craig Ferguson (who co-wrote the film) as Scottish hairdressing "artiste" Crawford Mackenzie. Crawford is going to L.A. to... Actor-director Kevin Allen's (TWIN TOWN) hilarious mockumentary stars Craig Ferguson (who co-wrote the film) as Scottish hairdressing "artiste" Crawford Mackenzie. Crawford is going to L.A. to participate in the World Hairdressing International Federation's renowned Platinum Scissors competition, the apex of the styling world. Sporting his tartan suit, with documentary filmmaker Martin Samuels (Chris Langham) in tow, Crawford arrives only to learn that he was invited to attend, not compete in the Hair Off. Upset but determined, Crawford vows to get his H.A.G (Hairdressers of America Guild) card - the requirement for entry. To do so, he must work for one day in an American salon, but is laughed out the door at Valhenna, the shop of super-stylist Stig Ludwigssen (David Rasche). With new friend, limo driver/actor Eamonn (Donal Logue), Crawford finagles the assistance of publicist Candy Harper (Frances Fisher) on his quest. Will the WHIF president (Mary McCormack) allow Crawford to compete for his family and friends back in Scotland? Or will Norwegian nemesis Stig ruin everything? Boasting a parade of celebrity cameos from Drew Carey to Veronica Webb, Allen's film is highly entertaining and creates genuine, charming characters worth cheering for. [More]

Starring: Craig Ferguson, Frances Fisher, Mary McCormack, David Rasche

Starring: Craig Ferguson, Frances Fisher, Mary McCormack, David Rasche, Chris Langham, Donal Logue, Larry Miller, Kevin Allen, Isabella Aitken, Charles Napier, Sara Gilbert, Nina Siemaszko

Director: Kevin Allen

Director: Kevin Allen
Screenwriter: Craig Ferguson, Sacha Gervasi
Producer: Philip Rose
Composer: Mark Thomas

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Rich Cline
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A shear delight!

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Aileo Weinmann
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A sub-sitcom stretched to an interminable 85 minutes.

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Amy Taubin
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05/07/09
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

There are films that succeed in spite of themselves and there are films that remain well-meaning, slightly interesting failures. Lodged somewhere between these two related poles is The Big Tease, a slight, breezy comedy with carefree independent fi

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07/18/03
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
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01/01/00
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

The Big Tease isn't particularly sharp in its observation of L.A. style, or of salon mores, or of much else.

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Cathy Thompson-Georges
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Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Philadelphia City Paper

Sloppy.

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Daniel Mangin
Daniel Mangin
Salon.com

This film aims low and hits its mark.

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Emanuel Levy
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The acting is what you would expect for a cheap indie.

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