Directed by: Jay Roach
Cast: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York
Time: 95 minutes
Austin Powers is a British spy living his best life in the 1960’s, partying, bedding women and chasing his nemesis, Dr. Evil. When his enemy escapes and has himself cryogenically frozen, Powers does the same thing, so he can be brought back when needed to fight the evil-doer. Dr. Evil resurfaces 30 years later, so Austin Powers is brought back to counter his evil plans with a team assembled for the occasion. The British spy must now acclimate to a very different era, the 1990’s.
This is such a fun spoof of the spy movie genre. It particularly targets elements from the James Bond franchise. As such, it is really well done. Mike Myers is very good as both Austin Powers and Dr. Evil, though I can’t help but wonder how good Dana Carvey would have been as the villain. Egos will be egos, I guess. The supporting cast is also good, and the multiple cameos are quite fun.
Overall, this is not a movie without flaws, but it is very entertaining.
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