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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
Rich Cline
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A shear delight!

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Aileo Weinmann
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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

Full Review Source: Entertainment Today | comment Comment
07/18/03
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Entertainment Today

Goofy entertainment.

Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
01/01/00
Erika Milvy
Erika Milvy
Citysearch

Ferguson proves an extremely likable presence who ably carries the picture.

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Jean Oppenheimer
Jean Oppenheimer
New Times

Some of the jokes are obvious and fall flat, but others work their sly charm on you.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
03/28/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Ferguson plays it all with so much heart you'll find yourself seriously rooting for a spiky-haired Scotsman.

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01/01/00
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Directed by Briton Kevin Allen (Twin Town) with just the right light touch.

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Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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Crawford's such a good-hearted guy, you can't help but want a cut from his clippers.

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01/01/00
Kevin Maynard
Kevin Maynard
Mr. Showbiz

A sampling of previous crowd-pleasers.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly

Crawford is engaging as what he calls 'Rocky in Curlers,' though he wears out his welcome by the end.

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01/01/00
Lou Lumenick
Lou Lumenick
New York Post

The Big Tease perfectly captures and lampoons the essence of Hollywood.

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Mac Verstandig
Mac Verstandig
Moviereviews.org

The Big Tease perfectly captures and lampoons the essence of Hollywood.

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01/01/00
Mac Verstandig
Mac Verstandig
Stage Newspaper

A strange thing happened from the 25-minute mark: I began to be charmed by this film.

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01/01/00
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

The Big Tease aims to do nothing but please, and it accomplishes its modest aim with charm and intelligence.

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01/01/00
Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
 
 
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