Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryNew Line Cinema
1997 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 34 min
Director: Jay Roach
Starring: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Seth Green, Mimi Rogers
I don't think Austin Powers was used by Mike Myers on the show, but much of this movie feels like an SNL-skit-turned-film. Maybe it's just Mike Myers that makes me say that. But don't get me wrong, I still think it's hysterical.
In this first movie, the jokes were still new, the whole Austin's-60's-style-doesn't-hold-up-in-the-90's thing was kinda funny, and Mike Myers only played two characters. It's mostly pee, fart, and sex jokes, but since he buys into the character so well, it works. Another fun one to pick up and watch again.
Yeah it has SNL skit feel but this was an original creation. Dr. Evil totally stole the film as far as I'm concerned.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Dr Evil is an icon :)
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