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Another addition to the ever-growing mockumentary genre. A British camera crew follows Crawford Mackenzie (Craig Ferguson), a Scottish hairstylist, as he travels to Los Angeles to take part in the Platinum Scissors Competition, put on by the World Hairdressing International Federation. Unfortunately, it turns out that Crawford misread the invitation, which was only to be in the audience. But he refuses to let that stop him, and works his way through the L.A. social world. In the process, he befriends Sean Connery's agent (Frances Fisher), who helps him finally get a chance to show the world his hairstyling genius. The Big Tease is at its best when completely indulging its hero--Crawford's delight at the amenities of his hotel, such as electric curtains, is charming and infectious. Ferguson has a gift for a kind of deadpan silliness, a dry humor that never becomes anything but frivolous--in a good way. The plot is beside the point; the ruthless depiction of fatuous L.A. social behavior, however, is sharp. Comedian Larry Miller has a brilliant turn as an unctuous hotel manager named Dunstan Cactus, and there are numerous cameos, including David Hasselhoff and Drew Carey playing themselves. --Bret Fetzer
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If you've got it, flaunt it. Or in the case of Scottish hairdresser Crawford Mackenzie, snip, curl, tint, shape and blow-dry it. Mackenzie's come from Glasgow to Los Angeles - with a documentary filmmaker in tow recording his journey - to compete in a stylist's competition for the prestigious Platinum Scissors Award. But the best-laid schemes of mousse and men go wrong: Mackenzie's invitation to the event is in error.
The Big Tease is big fun, a fish-out-of-water tale teeming with charm and a hilariously satiric view of life in L.A. Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) heads a vibrant cast as Mackenzie, the licensed-to-style hero determined to enter the contest and create a hairdo to claim those coveted shears. It's a case of 'do. Or dye.
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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This creative film within a film, a mock documentary, is simply delightful. Funny and original, it is a biting satire on the Beverly Hills/Hollywood power circuit. In the process, it tells the wonderful story of Crawford MacKenzie, a popular and talented gay hairdresser from Glasgow, Scotland, who believes himself to be invited to represent Scotland in a prestigious hairdressing competition, the Platinum Scissors, to be held in Los Angeles, California. When he arrives, complete with a BBC film crew filming his every move as part of a feature documentary they are making of Crawford's participation in the competition, Crawford discovers that he misread the letter. He is strictly to be a member of the audience and is told so in no uncertain terms by the patronizing director of the competition, who has sized up Crawford as a nobody.
This does not deter Crawford from trying to be allowed to compete, as he definitely is not the kind of person who takes no for an answer. Crawford, charmingly played by the ever talented Craig Ferguson, pulls every trick in the book and ingratiates himself with Sean Connery's publicist, wonderfully played by Frances Fisher, who manages to open some doors for him. Along the way, he is snubbed by some Beverly Hills/Hollywood power types, including one of the competitors, an obnoxious Norwegian named Stig, who was the prior year's Platinum Scissors champion, played to perfection by David Rashe.
Still, the ever nice Crawford remains undaunted, and what he does to get into the competition is funny, especially when he starts fighting fire with fire. In a short time, Crawford becomes a force with whom to be reckoned, and he finally gets his dearest wish and is allowed to compete. The competition itself is hysterical and will amaze and delight the viewer. This little known film is an absolute gem. Craig Ferguson's performance makes the character of Crawford MacKenzie totally endearing, and the supporting cast is, likewise, terrific. There are also a number of marvelous cameos, including Drew Carey playing himself. All in all, a bloody good show!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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THE BIG TEASE is the second movie I've seen in the past year about a hairdressing competition. The other is the likewise little known BLOW DRY. BLOW DRY is a little more accessible as it has a more in depth plot line and characters. However, THE BIG TEASE is a "mockumentary" with soul and a droll sense of humor. Craig Ferguson marvelously plays stylist Crawford Mackenzie, a Scotsman who mistakes a form letter for an invitation to participate in the annual Platinum Scissors award competition in Los Angeles. Once there, he finds out he's only invited to be in the audience, and the competition's officious chairperson (a delightful Mary McCormack) refuses to let him enter. Mackenzie stumbles onto Sean Connery's agent, played very nicely by Frances Fisher, and one thing leads to another and kaboom, Mackenzie finds an ally. The supporting cast is top notch: Donal Logue as the wannabe actor with his own limousine; David Rasche (Sledgehammer) as the Norwegian three time champion; Ted McGinley (underused) as Rasche's buddy; and some nice cameos from David Hasselhoff and Drew Carey. The outcome is predictable but the movie has such a nice low key approach to its subject matter, it's delightful. The final four hairstyles are priceless, too!
A charming film that entertains in an entirely different way.
A charming film that entertains in an entirely different way.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved this film. It has a few quirky moments but that's a part of its appeal. Craig Ferguson is absolutely charming, and it's a film that really becomes more endearing with each viewing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nowwhere near his usual brillance and talent
I'm a die hard Craig Ferguson fan and love and respect his comic gifts.. so it actually pained me to watch this movie... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jesse Souligny
The Big Tease
Craig Ferguson was extremely funny in this mockumentry. It is along the lines of Best in Show and This is Spinal Tap. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John
The Big Tease
Craig Ferguson is a riot as the gay hairdresser from Scotland who thinks he's been picked to enter a competion for hairstyles. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia
This Scotsman is hilarious
Craig Ferguson is truly dynamic in this movie which he co-wrote. The humor translates well across the pond and the laughs keep coming. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christina
No thanks!
I looked forward to this due to all the great reviews posted. Was amazed that I had the opposite reaction. I liked absolutely nothing about this film. Just plain moronic.
Published 7 months ago by SanDiegoJesse
craigyferg
I wasn't really sure what to expect but it was actually a pretty good movie. Craig Ferguson is hella awesome!
Published 12 months ago by S. Vargas
camp ferguson
Craig as "queen" of Scottish hair. So bad it's good. Lots of fun cameos scattered through the film. The Hoff chewing up the scenery is excellent.
Published 13 months ago by kmcjohn
Best Movie Ever
Ok maybe not the best movie ever made... but it's an amazing movie. Any Craig fan will love it. Any anyone who likes light hearted comedies would love it to. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Wolf
love craig ferguson
a great gift - arrived as promised
delighted with the smart amusing clever scot
delighted with the smart amusing clever scot
Published 20 months ago by Mary Howard
Please Please Tease Me
3.5 stars. This "mockumentary" in the style of "This is Spinal Tap" and "Waiting for Guffman" follows the travails of Crawford Mackenzie, aspiring hairdresser to the stars, as he... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Hikari
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