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28 January 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
He saw. He combed. He conquered.Plot:
Flamboyant Glasgow hairdresser, Crawford Mackinzie, gets a letter from the World Hairdresser International... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Amusing mockumentary with absurd humour moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Craig Ferguson | ... | Crawford Mackenzie | |
| Chris Langham | ... | BBC Interviewer | |
| David Rasche | ... | Stig | |
| Frances Fisher | ... | Candy | |
| Mary McCormack | ... | Monique | |
| Donal Logue | ... | Eamonn | |
| Isabella Aitken | ... | Mrs. Beasie Mackenzie | |
| Kevin Allen | ... | Gareth Trundle | |
| Angela McCluskey | ... | Senga Magoogan | |
| Francine York | ... | Elegant Woman | |
| David Hasselhoff | ... | Himself | |
| Drew Carey | ... | Himself | |
| Cathy Lee Crosby | ... | Herself | |
| Bruce Jenner | ... | Himself | |
| Nina Siemaszko | ... | Betty Fuego |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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86 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Finland:K-12 | Australia:M | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Germany:6 | UK:15 | USA:R (No. 36390) | Italy:T | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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The script was snapped up by Warner Brothers after a five day bidding war. moreQuotes:
Crawford Mackenzie: [Crawford is showing off a new outfit] Just something I threw together. I call it... Braveheart meets Liberace-Bravache! moreSoundtrack:
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The documentary filmmaker Martin Samuels joins Scottish hairdresser Crawford Mackenzie as he sets out for LA to take part in the Platinum Scissors Hairdressing competition. On arrival he runs up a large hotel bill before discovering that his `invitation' is not to compete but to attend in the audience. Out of his hotel and out of money, Crawford tries to get into the competition and wins over the trend setters of Beverly Hills and, with a little bit of luck and deceit tries to work his way into the contest
I had never heard of this film prior to it's TV premier in the UK, I imagine it's the same with a lot of people it's a British comedy but it never managed to get the same high profile as more notable successes. However this is not to take from this film as it is pretty funny and gently amusing. The plot is nonsense but I think that is the point it's is increasingly absurd just like the actual competition and Hollywood lifestyle that Crawford finds himself thrust into. The comedy is rarely hilarious but it is consistently funny nonetheless being more amusing than rip-roaring. The sheer wit and energy of the film manages to carry it over the odd dry spell.
Ferguson is suitably flaming as Crawford and is sweetly naïve for the most part. Langham is very dry as Samuels and I wanted him to have more screen time than he did many other mock-documentaries have successfully made much better use of the dry humour of the interviewer. The support cast are good on the whole and don't mind making fun of themselves. Rasche is good as the two-faced Stig. While comedy cameos from Drew Carey and David Hasselhoff work well. Miller is always value for money and is good in his brief scene.
Overall this is a nice short little comedy that is lively and absurd. It is rarely hilarious but you'll watch it with a consistent smile on your face. Perfect if you're in a silly mood and looking for something with a bit of fizz.