Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the aptly named villain Goldmember, who is working with Dr. Evil. Austin Powers in Goldmember is definitely the worst of the 3 films for sure. I mean it has it's fair share of good moments plus Myers is once again really good as both characters although Goldmember was kind of lame as with alot of other jokes in the film plus some of the cameos weren't that much needed to be honest. Beyonce and Michael Caine were pretty good as well but if you loved the first 2 this one will kinda disappoint you a little bit. (6.1/10)
... View MoreMike Myers is literally everywhere in his third romp as the super suave (and super dated) gentleman spy, playing four significant parts under hefty amounts of makeup and gear. He's still surprisingly funny, as is the film itself, although the screen often feels terribly crowded and the constant diversions and subplots get carried away. Much more than the two preceding films, Goldmember is a Python-esque collage, a string of skits and strung-out gags with a loose connecting narrative wound in-between. It's joyfully energetic, like a toddler, with an attention span to match. The goofs and send-ups themselves range from hilarious to beaten-to-death (particularly the dumb obsession with one character's absurdly huge mole, which is trotted out in at least three different scenes) and occasionally lean on a weirdly hyper-focused topical humor that's showing its age now. Many of the old bits from preceding films are rolled back out for an encore, but they're matched at least shot-for-shot with new segments that, surprisingly, hold their own. It's particularly important that the jokes land, because the plot is mostly scraps and stabs. Michael Caine is an inspired choice as Austin's long-lost father, but the two don't get much screen time together and it feels like a wasted opportunity. Beyoncé's take on the classic blaxploitation-era heroine type is spirited, if light and inessential. Despite the shortcomings, it's still good for a few big laughs and my wife and I reference it somewhat regularly. I prefer it to The Spy Who Shagged Me, though it can't hope to match the heart, balance or ingenuity of the original.
... View MoreAustin Powers movies are really stupid with ridiculous and simple humor. However, it works! Also, I'm really surprised that Russian dub of this movie is actually really good and I don't think the movie loses any of it's charm. This is a good movie if you want to turn off your brain for 90 minutes.
... View MoreAustin Powers in Goldmember is a great movie with a with a well developed plot line, a top notch cast and, of course, fantastic characters. There is absolutely no denying that it is ridiculous fun from start to finish, jam packed with hilarious sequences, terrific cameos and stellar one liners throughout. This is a franchise that I think is difficult to get wrong as long as the cast are having fun with it. I will admit, however, that it is weaker than the previous two as a result of a little too much repetition. It plays up a lot of what worked in the other movies, to the degree of repeating entire jokes that we have already seen before. I just felt that it should have let itself be its own movie a little bit more. The cast is as good as ever, Mike Myers shines in the four roles he now plays in this movie, and his versatility as a comedic actor is no question. As well as several returning members, we have delightful new additions, such as Beyoncé Knowles as Austin's love interest Foxxy Cleopatra, and the great Michael Caine as his father Nigel Powers. They both manage to fit themselves in to this bizarre universe effortlessly. It is side splitting hilarity from start to finish. Great fun with a top notch comedic cast, I would recommend Austin Powers in Goldmember to anyone looking for a good comedy. In order to save his father, Austin must travel back to the 70's and defeat the evil Goldmember, who has teamed up with his arch nemesis Dr Evil. Best Performance: Mike Myers
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