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AN EVERLASTING PIECE
DreamWorks // 2000 // 103 Minutes // Rated R
Reviewed by Judge Nicholas Sylvain // August 22nd, 2001
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The Charge Piece on Earth. Opening Statement A gently charming comedy, An Everlasting Piece touches upon dramatic territory amid its amusingly improbable story of Northern Ireland toupee salesmen. DreamWorks brings it to disk with a solid technical presentation, though a bit light in the extras department. Facts of the Case As barbers at the local mental institution, Colm (Barry McEvoy) and George (Brian F. O'Byrne) sense a tremendous business opportunity when they run across the Scalper (Billy Connolly), a notorious inmate. Once Northern Ireland's only toupee salesman, the Scalper's customer list is a gold mine just waiting to be exploited. With visions of a hairpiece monopoly Colm selling to the Catholics, and George to the Protestants a future of leisure for the "Men of Piece" seems assured. However, Colm and George learn that their monopoly has competition from two dorky guys from "Toupee or Not Toupee." The fine folks at "Wigs of Wimbledon," who supply both firms, decide that this cannot stand, and propose that whichever company sells the most wigs will win the right to be Northern Ireland's sole wig proprietors. Our hair heroes have enthusiasm and determination, but lack sales finesse and must contend with such varied hazards as cow manure, toupee-chewing dogs, hard-boiled policemen, and balding IRA terrorists. Thanks to the brilliant insights of Colm's girlfriend, Bronagh (Anna Friel), they have a fighting chance to win their future. Will they, or won't they? | |
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