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 GENIUS June 25, 2006
Spider Monkey (UK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I shouldn't find it as funny as I do, but I can't help but laugh so hard my sides ache every time I watch this film. The characters are so hilarious and there are so many of them that you find yourself laughing virtually non stop. Myers is so funny to watch and so original and ahead of the game in all he does. So many catchphrases have come from this movie it just shows how funny and in tune with viewers it is. Buy it, watch it and laugh so hard you'll cry!
Austin Powers just gets better and better May 16, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Traditionally, films that have sequels rarely get better, this is the exception! The first one was funny and set the scene and introduced the character... but Hurley was a little annoying! The 2nd was hilarious with the introduction of Mini-Me and Fat B******, and Heather Graham was much more convincing!pThe third is fantastic... funny, disgusting, clever and uplifting! Mini-Me and Fat B****** are back with even better gags and the usual crude humour from the latter!!! But Mike Myers has triumphed in adding the hilarious dutch roller skating villain "Goldmember!" And the casting of Michael Cane as Nigel Powers, Austins father... or farja if you're Goldmember... is excellent!pIn her first acting role, Beyonce Knowles is brilliant and beautiful, with some great one liners and wild hair!pIf you are a fan of Austin Powers... you will adore this film. If you didn't like the first two, you may not like this one as the humour carries the same vein and most of the original characters put in an appearance! If you haven't seen the first two... you may not get it!pDon't watch this film too seriously! Have a few drinks, a huge bucket of popcorn, loads of mates and just enjoy it! If you get the DVD... don't forget to check out the special features and extra scenes... extremely funny!pOne question... when's Austin Powers 4 coming out?
One of the funniest films I've ever seen February 15, 2003
Matt (Middlesex, England)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
International man of mystery is the best Austin Powers film but Goldmember is a close second it features all the things an Austin Powers film should be. pThe storyline is something like this Austin Powers father Nigel Powers (Michael Cane) is kidnaped by Goldmember, Austin goes to rescue his Father in 1970 with the help of Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce Knowles)he manages to suceed this. Unfortunately Austin and Nigel break up which leaves Austin and foxxy to defeat Dr Evil and Goldmember.pThe highlights of the film are, cameo appearences by Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, John Travolta, Steven Spielberg, Britney Spears and the Osbournes. Also Beyonce Knowles and Michael Cane are brilliant in their roles and of course Mike Myers is fantastic as his charecters, Austin Powers, Dr Evil, Goldmember and Fat b*****d. There are several hilarious scenes in the movie in fact nearly every scene is funny in some way.pThe downsides to this film are there are a few jokes which are very simmilar to ones seen in The spy who shagged me.pOverall brilliant. Not as good as International man of mystery but is better than the spy wo shagged me. Ideal for people who enjoyed the previous two films or people who just want to have a good laugh.
a brilliant end to a brilliant threequel February 3, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Bringing a trilogy to its natural conclusion is never an easy task, but creator/producer and multiple star Mike Myers does exactly that, with enough cameos, gags, props and inescapably juvenile humour to make Goldmember a success.pThree years since Austin (Myers) prevented Dr Evil's (Myers) insidious scheming, the demented genius and his miniature clone Mini-Me (Verne Troyer, on top form) escape from their maximum-security prison to commit more evil atrocities in various decades, this time teaming up with diabolical Dutch criminal-mastermind Goldmember (Myers), who gained his name after a bizarre smelting accident turned his family jewels into solid gold.pBut there is more at stake for Austin, as Goldmember has kidnapped his 'farsher' - father: he has a Dutch accent, isn't that weird? - Nigel Powers (played by the superbly cockney Caine), who Austin has his own issues with.pThe Evil family return, with Seth Green (Scott), Mindy Sterling (Frau) and Robert Wagner (Number Two) providing a favourable audience for Dr Evil's new and typically OTT plans.pJoining Austin this time is Destiny's Child singer Knowles, whose blaxploitation babe Foxxy Cleopatra fills her part (and then some!) admirably well, as Powers must go back to 1975 to save the girl, his 'farsher' and the world once more - all in a days work for Her Majesty's top agent.pAs you'd expect, the picture quality is wonderfully vibrant thanks to the swinging Seventies-inspired colours and set designs. Even more impressive for a release of this nature is the inclusion of the DTS 6.1 soundtrack, which features discrete 6.1 decoding for those with a centre-rear speaker.pUnfortunately, unlike the previous Powers outings the selection of special features feels a little under-whelming, with a limited and less inventive array of extras. The audio commentary by director Roach and writer/star Myers is acceptable, though lacking the replay value provided by their commentary for The Spy Who Shagged Me.pThe 'All-Access Pass' features take you into the familiar behind-the-scenes-esque bonus material, with 'The World Of Austin Powers' revealing insight into the making, casting, stunts and special effects. Although there is certainly value and enjoyment to be had from watching these featurettes, it is the insight into the new characters that breathes life into this selection - and in particular Masters Powers and Evil, where the camera takes you into their casting sessions, role acceptance and makeup, including Powers' goofy teeth and chest hair.pThe enormous selection of deleted/extended scenes lack the charm of those from TSWSM, and unlike those in Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back (cut because they extended the MPAA boundaries of cinematic taste), were cut due to them either slowing the film's pace, or simply because they didn't work.pThe 'Visual FX Segment' is a short look into the more expensive SFX budget awarded Goldmember, while music videos from Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles and more fill disc space along with the film's various trailers.p'Beyond The Movie' contains four featurettes that look at specific scenes/styles of the film, with 'International Men Of Mystery', 'English, English' (cockney rhyming slang), 'Disco Fever' and 'Fashion Vs Fiction' short insights into the world of Powers... Austin Powers.pAlthough unlikely to span forty years like the Bond Franchise, Austin Powers In Goldmember, like the previous two, gets more enjoyable with repeated viewings.
Hilarious frm start to finish!!!!!! March 29, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I first saw this film at the cinema with my brother, And even then I thought it was the funniest film i had ever seen. I was laughing the whole way through.pThe story goes that Austin powers father (Michael Caine) has been kidnapped by goldmember who joins forces with doctor evil ( both Mike Myers,) so austin, (also Mike Myers) teams up with Foxxy Cleopatra (beyonce knowles) to rescue him. This film features some of the same jokes as the last two films but it all adds to the humour. This film also features cameo performances from Tom Cruise, Gyneth Platrow, Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, Britney Spears and the Osbournes. This Film is certainly not to be missed.
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