The Big Tease (Widescreen/Full Screen): Amazon.ca: DVD: DVD

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Tease, Jun 7 2010

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P. Carroll (North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
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I found this film very amusing Craig Ferguson is very quick witted and just funny in the true sense of the word. I watch his late show on CBS, own most of his other films and I recommend his books as well. I really don't know why the critics hated The Big Tease it made me laugh and that's what it was meant to do.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More fun than a mullet . . ., Feb 22 2004

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Terrific cast, gentle silliness. Craig Ferguson is wonderfully absurd and Donal Logue is his usual entertaining self in a supporting part. If you liked Saving Grace or The Tao of Steve, this is a great little movie at a great price.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A TEASE IT EESE!, Jan 17 2004

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Shashank Tripathi (Gadabout) - See all my reviews
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Not a stellar production by any stretch, this mockumentary still gets my top vote.

It's a fun, (almost) realistic romp through a Hollywood-wannabe life. Crawford is very convincing as a Scottish hairstylist who makes the mistake of thinking that he is a participant for a "Platinum Hairoff" competition in LA, when he was only one of the 100 lucky draw viewers selected at random.

Mayhem ensues and he is smitten by the idea of the trophy and wishes to steamroll his way into the contest come rain or shine. This includes a very funny cameo by (the usually safe bet) Frances Fisher, plus guest appearances from some big stars.

The documentary style cut may require a couple of scenes to get used to, but stick with it. The film has its moments. Predictable in the end, but so are some of the best movies. It's the message of self-worth and persistence that makes it worthwhile.

Interesting feel-good low-budget effort. Recommended rental for a light one and half hours.

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Published on Jun 13 2002 by Kenneth Dohmen

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Cut-Up!
My initial desire is to compare the movie to Best In Breed, with is another satriacal pseudo-documentary. Big Tease is far more refined and fluid. Read more