The Big Tease

1999 Comedy

Craig Ferguson, best known to American audiences as Mr. Wick, the conniving boss who loves to fire people on The Drew Carey Show, co-wrote and starred in this mock-documentary about Crawford Mackenzie, Scotland's leading hairdresser. When Crawford receives an invitation to Los Angeles for the World Freestyle Hairstyling Championships, he eagerly hops the first flight to America, with a camera crew in tow to record his triumphant debut in the States. Once he arrives, he learns that he was invited to attend and observe but not to compete. Crawford is at first dejected, but he refuses to take the humiliation lying down; one way or another, Crawford is determined to show off his talents for the greater glory of Scottish hair styling. The supporting cast includes Mary McCormack, Sara Gilbert, Larry Miller, and Charles Napier; director Kevin Allen previously helmed the offbeat Scottish comedy Twin Town. more..

Director: Kevin Allen

Starring: Craig Ferguson, Frances Fisher, Chris Langham, Mary McCormack,Donal Logue

Reviews

  • Aims to do nothing but please, and it accomplishes its modest aim with charm and intelligence.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    27 April 2013

  • Irresistibly silly.

    Peter Travers - Rolling Stone

    27 April 2013

  • More a sampling of previous crowd-pleasers...than a fashion statement all its own.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    27 April 2013

  • Pleasing piffle.

    Staff [Not Credited] - USA Today

    27 April 2013

  • Easy to like.

    Lawrence Toppman - Charlotte Observer

    27 April 2013

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