Oliver Thatcher Watson This film is absolutely awesome. As it has great acting, a great story, a great comedic feel, as well as awesome performances from Mike Meyers. He plays the characters in this film splendidly. And the story's actually really good. As it's not only funny, but it's just on a good flow throughout the film. Mike Meyers is absolutely fantastic in this film, as he not only plays as the international man of mystery himself, but as Dr. Evil, and it's not just the characters he portrays that are awesome. It's the way he does it. He does it perfectly for what this film is about. While this film can sometimes be somewhat excessive, it's an absolute joy to watch, and easily, one of Mike Meyers best. I recommend this film to anyone who is interested in comedy films, as well as spy movies, such as James Bond, etc., as this film is actually a parody of the James Bond films. However, due to the good story and performances in this film, some viewers, as well as myself may just forget about that. I was pleasantly surprised and I think anyone who hasn't seen it yet will be as well.

Uriah43 After an evil genius by the name of "Dr. Evil" (Mike Myers) has himself cryogenically frozen in order to return when the world least expects it, the secret agent known as "Austin Powers" (also played by Mike Myers) allows himself to undergo the same process to thwart any future attempts of world domination. What neither of them count on is the manner in which the world has changed and their ability to adapt poses a serious problem for both of them. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this movie provided an amusing contrast between life in the 60's and life in Western society 30 years later. No doubt those familiar with the 60's will appreciate much of the humor in this parody of several James Bond films. Likewise, the presence of both Elizabeth Hurley (as "Vanessa Kensington") and Fabiana Udenio ("Alotta Fagina") certainly didn't hurt the scenery in any way either. Unfortunately, I thought some of the comedy was unnecessarily crude which, in my opinion, negated the film's overall entertainment value to a certain degree and for that reason I have rated it accordingly. Average.

Python Hyena Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997): Dir: Jay Roach / Cast: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Robert Wagner, Seth Green, Mimi Rogers: They call him the international man of mystery perhaps for his ability to spellbind his female admirers. Satire of James Bond films beginning in 1967 where Austin Powers foils a world domination scheme by Dr. Evil who freezes himself and launches into space. Thirty years later Powers is thawed and given the task of stopping Dr. Evil again. Slapstick violence highlights the climax with use of a penis enlarger to tag on the double ending. Director Jay Roach exploits the Bond clichés with Dr. Evil making for a hilarious villain. Mike Myers embodies both Powers and Evil with great comic timing. Elizabeth Hurley plays an agent trying to maintain focus. Unfortunately the role is cardboard standard issue and never rises above being a simple sex tease. Her only real function is to be hit on by Powers. Robert Wagner steals scenes as agent Number Two in a role that also seems standard until he has a breakdown moment. Seth Green is terrific as Dr. Evil's son Scott who resents his dad and desires to be an animal vet. Mimi Rogers plays Austin's partner in the 1960's and Hurley turns out to be the product of their partnership. Highlighted with frozen images of celebrities past their prime resulting in a colourful laugh riot. Score: 7 ½ / 10

moviemattb "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is a pretty funny spoof of the spy genre, especially making fun of the James Bond movies. I did thought this movie was hilariously funny, when I was young back then. Now by looking back at it, it was not as hilariously funny as I remember. Don't get me wrong I still think that this is a funny movie, but it wasn't as hilariously funny as I remember. When you have some dirty jokes in the movie like having our two lead actors getting naked, it just depends on whether is funny or not; at times it can be funny, and at times it can't. I just only wish if the jokes where funny if they would make me laugh the most. Nevertheless, the movie is still funny. Aside from the humor, some of the CG effects of the Big Boy weren't that good either, but it does not take me out of the movie as I am enjoying it. So those are the only parts where I have issues with, but they are not really a big deal. I thought Mike Myers has done a great job for not only writing the script, but playing two parts in the movie. Elizabeth Hurley is absolutely stunning in the movie, and she does manage to take on the role pretty well. The action scenes were done fine, but nothing spectacular about it. You do get some nice cameos like Will Ferrell, Tom Arnold, and such. The movie does hold up really well, but the jokes and the CG effects of the Big Boy could have been better. I still enjoy this movie and I am giving it a 9 out of 10.