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Summary: 1st rate! How a Great Comedy Should Be Done
Review: Mixing a spoof of 007 flicks, send-ups of both 60's and 90's culture, bathroom humor, physical comedy, a love story and Mike Myers as both hero and villian and you have easily the best comedy of the 90s. Its sure to become an institution and ultimately oversaty its welcome, but the 1st one has an unselfconsciousness and freshness that is endearing.
Highly recommended!
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Summary: Packed DVD's are my bag, baby!
Review: I am a big Austin Powers fan and the first one always has that special spring in it's step. This Platinum Series transfer is impresive: 2 alternate endings as well as other deleted scenes, director/star commentary, trailer, and other surprises. The only problem I had was the commentary being against a totally mute film. In films like Dogma when they're on DVD, the sound is somewhat audible and you hear important points the filmmakers discuss. Still, you gotta love this shagadellic DVD!
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Summary: Brush Up On Your British Slang
Review: I had sworn to myself that I would never see this James Bondish spoof of a movie because it looked stupid and childish. It was only when they aired it on primetime television that I sat down to watch. I found myself being hysterically surprised. Austin Powers is a hip British spy from the 1960's fighting against a genius nemesis, Dr. Evil, who is determined to take over the world. He volunteers to be "cryogenically" frozen so that if ever need be, he can be revived and brought to life to hunt down Dr. Evil. This need comes in 1997. British Intelligence Agent Basil calls upon him to team up with top-notch, newly-trained Vanessa Kensington to stop Dr. Evil from kidnapping a nuclear warhead and holding the world hostage for "100 Billion Dollars". However, Dr. Evil has plenty of colorful characters fighting on his side. Robert Wagner plays his gopher, the lowly Number 2; Mindy Sterling is his troop martinet and ingenious inventor of accurate and deadly assassination weapons; and of course, his cat, Mr. Bigglesworth. He must also find a way to discipline his long-lost son Scott (Seth Green) and cure him of his notion of becoming a veterinarian. In the meanwhile, Austin Powers is having some difficulties getting it on with, that is, getting along with, his co-worker Agent Kensington. The groove which made him the man of the 60's, doesn't seem to be cutting it at the turn-of-the-millennium. Can he pave his way through the 1990's without getting seduced by Number 2's Italian secretary, exterminated by Fem-bots, or being placed in an "easily escapable situation involving an overly-elaborate and painful death?"The movie is incredibly funny, even if nearly all of the jokes have to do with one subject. The puns and clever ironies will keep you laughing even if you haven't seen a single Bond movie. You have to hand it to Mike Myers, who faces off himself, playing both Austin Powers and Dr. Evil. Carrie Fisher is equally competent in her bit-part as a group leader when Scott Evil and his father seek out a support-group for estranged fathers and sons. The soundtrack for this movie was unexpectedly appealing as well. I really cannot say that there were any scenes which I found lagging or boring, and the film was very well-paced. After a hiatus from the spotlight, Myers shows talent as actor/comedian and a writer, too.
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Summary: Why must I be surrounded by frickin' idiots?!
Review: Although I didn't find the first 'Austin Powers' to be laugh-out-loud funny for the most part, it was fun to watch. It has that so-dumb-it's-funny vibe to it. I especially enjoyed Dr. Evil; he's the funniest heavy since- um- aw hell, I can't even think of a comparison! I've practically memorized his monologue about his childhood in the father-son encounter group scene word-for-word (pretty sad, huh?)! Fortunately, the guys who put this flick together saw the bad Doctor's potential, and had him stealing the show in the follow-up 'The Spy Who Shagged Me'! Anyway, enough babbling about the movie, time for me to go over the DVD features. The sound & picture was really good, among the best quality I've seen out of all of New Line's Platinum Series video discs. The commentary track featuring co-writer/producer/star Mike Myers & director Jay Roach includes plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes regarding whatever scene they're viewing, as well as ideas they thought up for certain moments in the movie that were either totally changed around or scrapped completely. You know, the basic informative commentary track. Then there's an original theatrical trailer, which is practically an obligatory special feature for just about every movie DVD nowadays. Also included were a few deleted scenes, including one with future young-number-two Rob Lowe. I usually prefer that cut scenes be restored to the movie for the DVD release. But in this case, after having seen them, I feel that many of the cropped moments wouldn't have worked quite as well if they'd stayed. Most of the other special features aren't that big a deal- just a lot of Mr. Myers mugging for the camera in various screen-saver-style psychedelic vignettes. And then there's the least special feature: like Warner Bros., New Line releases their movie platters in cardboard snap sleeves, rather than the more-durable plastic keep cases most other studios use nowadays. I guess the 'retro' feel of the movie must've trickled down to the studio's video packaging department... 'Late!
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Summary: Throw Me a [Dang] Bone Here...
Review: Austin Powers is an ambitious, sturdy spoof of all things James Bond. Mike Meyers carries the film like a pro in his roles as Powers and even more successfully as the evil doctor DR EVIL. The story brings a 60s super spy to the late 90s and much of the film hopes for humor based on this 'fish out of water, baby!' But, even when the humor is funny, AUSTIN POWERS is a one-trick pony so it often results in the lowest of humor. There are some nice moments, mostly involving DR EVIL and his son battling like the dysfunctional family they are. The 007 jokes usually fall flat, having been parodied so many times earlier. The beautiful Mimi Rogers and Elizabeth Hurley portray mother and daughter who are women in Austin's life both with hypnotizing eyes and accents. With a couple nods to Burt Bacharach, the film has some nice moments. The DVD has a nice transfer and has some excellent goodies. Mike Myers really hones his work even more in the superior sequel. 'Oh, Behave.' Austin Powers has returned with the third in the series, AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER.
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Summary: An funny spoof on the James Bond Series.
Review: In 1967, Austin Powers (Mike Myers) has failed to capture his wily nemesis Dr. Evil (Also Myers). While the both of Cryogenically frozen for Thirty Years. Now in 1997, Dr.Evil and his Crew (Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling and Fabiana Udenio) are helping Dr. Evil from Taking over the World. Austin and his new Spy Partner-Venessa (Elizabeth Hurley) teamed together to battle Dr. Evil and while the two Spys are falling in love. Directed by Jay Roach (Mystery, Alaska) has made a clever funny spoof of 60`s Spy Films. Myers is very funny in this film, funnier than he was in Wayne`s World. Seth Green and Micheal York have supporting roles in this Box Office hit. DVD`s has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.90:1) transfer (Pan & Scan also alivable) and an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Cameos in this film are:Patrica Tallman, Clint Howard, Charles Napier, Mimi Rogers, Tom Arnold, Carrie Fisher and Burt Bacharach. Also in Cameos in the Deleted Scenes are:Cheri Oteri and Rob Lowe (He appear in the Sequel). DVD Extras are:An running commentary track by director:Roach and actor:Myers. Deleted Scenes, Alternate Endings and a few more extras. A fine comedy has become a Cult Classic. Originally Filmed in Super 35. Grade:A-.
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Summary: Shagadelic
Review: This is a movie everyone has to see! If this humor doesn't make u laugh I don't know what will! The jokes are really superb, I still can't stop laughing and I saw the movie about 10times! I love this film and Elizabeth Hurley so for me this is one of the greatest movies ever!!!
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Summary: There's no accounting for taste--including mine
Review: I have no quarrel with people who don't like this movie. I have friends whose taste I respect who just don't get it. It's juvenile, silly, low-brow and frequently obvious. Nevertheless, I think it's just about one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. My wife and I laugh helplessly whenever we see it. Mike Myers is brilliant as both the randy, suave Austin Powers and the stiff, megalomaniacal Dr. Evil, both hopelessly out of step with the times. The sequel is even better. Can't wait for "Goldmember!"
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Summary: It's freedom baby, yeah!
Review: This movie is hilarious. It's impossible not to laugh. The DVD is great. The "Fendi Briefcase" deleted scene is so funny! I recommend Austin Powers to anyone who just wants to kick back, relax, and have a good time. Don't miss this movie! IT'S GROOVY BABY, YEAH!!!
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Summary: "Do I Make You....?"....
Review: This film was the funniest to come along in a while. It's silly, juvenile, and campy, but that's the way it's supposed to be. Mike Myers plays british super spy Austin Powers, and his nemesis, the bald Dr. Evil. Dr. Evil is obviously a spoof of the Blofeld villain from the James Bond movies. There's no plot, so no need to delve into that. What we get is a fun and delightful film with joke and gag after joke and gag. The lovely Elizabeth Hurley is on for the ride with Austin. She's a vision to behold!. The funniest scenes are with Dr. Evil and his son Scott, who is hilariously played by the great Seth Green. This film is ridiculously funny. The only way it should be. The sequel was even better.
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