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Summary: Funny Funny Funny
Review: Mike Myers has done it again! One might imagine that after two spy parodies, Myers would be out of ideas, but this is far from the case, even wilder and funnier that the last flick, Goldmember is packed with jokes. He makes humor out of the plot devices he uses to provide further humor! Caine is excellent as popa Powers, and Seth Green, Myers and all the regulars are in top form as usual. Especially worthy is the 'Silence Of The Lambs' bit, but the flick just goes and goes and goes! Should be seen twice. A
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Summary: rehashed sequel, no suprises except opening
Review: well you do think your going to be in for a treat after the first scene, this was a nice touch, but aftrewards it pretty much descends into a complete rehash of the second film, which was much funnier, myers seems to think that mini-me is so funny that over half the jokes revolve around him hitting or being hit, wears thin.
must try harder.
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Summary: Best Movie Ever !
Review: I thought before i saw this that it was going to be stupid but it ended up being so funny i couldn't believe it goldmember i s the funniest movie ever!
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Summary: Moer shagadelic fun
Review: From the opening moments I enjoyed the movie. It was both a fun trip down memory lane for Austin Powers fans and there was an immediate sense of more groovy antics to come. The numerous cameo appearances were fun. That said, the original Austin Powers movie is still my favorite. This film beats out #2 easily-but somehow it was less consistent in its zaniness than the original. Somehow Austin himself seemed a little subdued once the opening dance numbers passed--which were great. Goldmember is a must-see for Austim Powers fans. The crowd at my viewing included grannies and teenagers alike. Very shagadelic sequel but less tight than the original...
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Summary: I hope this is the last one of the series
Review: The well has run dry. Myers and crew have milked all they can out of the Austin Powers franchise, and it shows in this movie. There are a few clever moments here and there, but really only one or two genuine bellylaughs in the whole film.
The HEAVY and OBVIOUS product placement bits (Taco Bell, Pepsi) cheapen the movie. The numerous and extended musical sequences serve mainly as time-fillers - there isn't a great deal of story in this movie. The "mole" gag falls flat, and the new villain Goldmember isn't given a whole lot to do.
The celebrity cameos are a fun diversion, but might have been more fun in the second movie. By this time this law-of-diminishing-returns third movie came out, the jokes were mostly already played out, so the celebrity cameos seem more like desperate stunt-casting to distract from a rather feeble storyline and lack of original humor.
I can't imagine that there would be a fourth AP movie (nor should there be a fourth Indiana Jones movie -- are you listening, Steven?).
Sorely missed in "Goldmember" -- Rob Lowe and Will Farrell. Lowe's scenes were cut (if they were ever even shot) and Farrell wasn't invited. "Goldmember" has a somewhat clever and entertaining opening sequence, then it drags for quite a bit. Then it drags some more. A laugh here and there, then some more drag. But it will make money, and the DVD release will surely be feature-packed and just in time for Christmas. "Goldmember" is the sloppiest and least satisfying of the three.
It may be worth seeing or renting, but I can't honestly say it merits purchasing for the home library.
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Summary: Getting a little tired...
Review: About 70% of the jokes in the new Austin Powers film are recycled bits. The film is funny but not half as funny as it's predecessor The Spy who Shagged Me or a tenth as funny as the original. Still, Mike Myers is a funny man with great comedic instincts. In addition to his gaggle of demented characters (Dr. Evil ...), Myers adds Goldmember to the list. Goldmember is a dutch hedonist from the '70's who likes roller skating and eating his own peeling skin but loves gold. Myers as always is at his best when running wild as these crazy alter-ego's. Seth Green's Scott Evil character gets less screen time in Goldmember but he is much more effective. If there is another Austin Powers, there is no doubt that Green's role will be expanded. I will say this, Beyoncé Knowles is by far the hottest chick that Myers has used in these films. When she's on the screen you can't take you're eyes off of her. She also does a good job of acting(but really who cares!). Watching Goldmember as a fan of the series and Myers, the laughs are beginning to get strained which is sad because the original was so inspired. Anyway, if you're a fan go see it but don't expect anything more than a re-hash of the first two movies. Recommended for hard-core fans only.
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Summary: What To Expect...
Review: If you're planning to check this new Austin Powers™ flick out, expect some of the same kinda stuff that you've seen in the previous two, including a good helping of both crassly scatalogical and stupid humor & gags. This bad-boy is chock-full of doody- & naughty-bits jokes, even more so than the preceding The Spy Who Shagged Me™! Especially gross is the fountain scene at the Japanese robotics company and Fat B******™'s overdone description of one of his gaseous emissions! Also notable is a new shadow-casting bit that's almost as hysterical as the one seen in 'Shagged'! If you're more into physical humor, however, you'll likely enjoy Austin's rematch bout against Mini Me™! Expect Mike Meyers to have Dr. Evil™ do mostly improv-type material in the movie, but don't expect the shtick to work quite as well here as it has in the previous outings. Sadly, the title character didn't seem to add that much to the mix, aside from his ersatz Dutch accent, double-jointed hips, and skin condition. And you should especially expect several celebrity cameos, a few recycled gags that for the most part kinda work the second time 'round, and a twisted & hilariously-implausible revelation regarding Austin and Dr. Evil™ at the climax. Put everything together, and you have-- well, you have a more-than-decent laugh-grabbing spy spoof that should leave any lover of low-brow bathroom humor well-entertained. Oh yes... don't forget to hang around after the closing credits roll for a few bloopers with Ozzy and Family as well as a few other outtakes! 'Late
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Summary: Bathroom humor grossed me out!
Review: I wanted to like this movie, but I think I'm the wrong demographic. I'm a 38 year-old woman, and though the 70's theme and "Yeah, Baby!" stuff was lots of fun, I couldn't get past the poop, pee, and penis references throughout. I think teenage boys and all men will love it, though!
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Summary: someone should be ashamed
Review: The first one was a riot, the 2nd not bad, but three stikes and Mike Myers is out. There is no humor in this movie - only crude attempts at gross slap stick that merit not even a snicker. The only crowd I have heard praise this piece of trash are 17 to 19 year old males - and only when they are together withother 17-19 year old males. And be aware, parents....this movie IS NOT for children under the age of 15. The rating clearly should have been "R" - another case of the PG13 spectrum being way too wide. Overall, save your money and go see Big Fat Greek Wedding if you want to laugh.
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Summary: An Open Letter To Mike Myers
Review: Dear Mike, As a fellow survivor of suburban Toronto (you grew up in Scarborough, while I spent my formative years in Thornhill), I feel like I can say this to you with impunity: STOP MAKING AUSTIN POWERS MOVIES. I admit, I wasn't bowled over by "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery". It made me laugh more than most contemporary comedies, but it always felt completely disposable. After the "The Spy Who Shagged Me", I felt annoyed that so many of the same jokes had been recycled. Now, you've gone and done it again with "Goldmember". Here, jokes that proved popular in the first two movies are given a third turn through the ringer, and the results, for the most part, are uncomfortable and undignified. To your credit, you recognize that the same turf is being covered, but the references you make to this self-awareness come across more like excuses than meta-humour. Example: The third entry into the Zip-it/Pshhh canon was totally incomprehensible. What exactly was this little scene about? Scott's realization that he's about to go down the same path for the third time -- along with his resulting ennui -- doesn't quite save the scene like you'd like it; rather, it should have served as a warning call to you, the screenwriter, that the joke is tired and maybe you should just let it sleep. Or, better yet, pull the plug. The second moment of self-awareness, which contains one of the film's many celebrity cameos, felt tacked on and pointless. Thankfully, as the story gets revved up, and the demand on your audience's attention is at a premium, you give up this practice. Which is not to say that the story was at all comprehensible, even with an attentive audience. One scene followed another without any notion of coherence. From what I can tell, the story revolved around Austin having to save his father from an evil villain from the 1970's who was brought back to the year 2002 by another evil villain whose evil scheme is foiled and is sent to jail where he hatches an escape plan to... ugh! I'm getting a headache. If it were at all worthwhile trying to extract some logic from this tangled mess, then I'd give it the college try. But I suspect that would be an exercise in futility. I still haven't talked about your performance in the film, Mike. Or, should I say, performances. This whole multiple-role-playing schizophrenic acting style you've latched on to is just fine. Alec Guinness did it. Peter Sellers (one of your idols, I know) did it. Even fellow SNL-alum Eddie Murphy has done it. All with unquestioned success. Mike, you have as much talent for characterization as any of these men, and I'm glad that you've found a vehicle for your talents. The problem here is that what started as just two characters, and then three, has now become four. You're spreading yourself way too thin, Mike. You've left no room for the rest of your cast to shine. I can't imagine why Robert Wagner or Mindy Sterling or Michael York bothered to show up for this film. Besides loyalty, that is. You give them nothing to do! And what do you replace their screen time with? The inane and idiotic title character. Goldmember the man -- like "Goldmember" the movie -- has precious few funny moments. The rest of his time on screen is humiliating: to the performers who must share the screen with him, to the audience who paid to watch this drivel, and to you, Mike, for debasing yourself. When it comes to Austin himself -- who I always felt was one of the weaker characters in the series -- I ask you, Mike, please: TONE IT DOWN A SHADE! Not every line reading needs to be punctuated with a purr or a "Yeah, baby!" You're too smart to be this obnoxious. (Here's where I throw in a compliment: Dr. Evil is, as always, a hilarious creation. Too bad he's almost non-existent here. There. Palette cleansed. Now, back to the vitriol.) Despite all evidence to the contrary, there are other people in "Goldmember"s cast besides you, Mike. Let's talk about them for a while. The usual suspects (Wagner, York, Sterling, Troyer, Seth Green) are, as usual, quite suspect. Green, to his credit, does not embarrass himself. Which I can't say about the two top-billed newcomers. Michael Caine is the perfect choice to play Austin's father. Here he's like Alfie after an espresso binge, all manic motion and wild shenanigans. But Caine doesn't emerge unscathed from this mess. He's a man who has two Oscars and once shared equal billing with Sir Laurence Olivier... but you make him act a particularly humiliating scene with Verne Troyer! Is this his karmic retribution for having appeared in "Jaws: The Revenge"? Didn't the Steven Seagal movie he made take care of that? Beyonce Knowles was in this movie. I think. She says "Shazam" a couple of times. And she kept asking, "What's happening?" And I think at one point she even said, "Shut your mouth". Other than that, it was a totally unmemorable performance. I thought the blandness that Heather Graham showed in "The Spy Who Shagged Me" could not be topped (or, bottomed), but Beyonce found a new low. Still, she looks good in a cut off shirt, so that's at least one point in her favour. In closing, let me just say this, Mike: You've made the most cynical movie of the year. It pains me to say this, because in interviews you come across as an intelligent, creative, dignified man, with a lust for comedy and a yearning to create something new and different. Time to put the old International Man of Mystery back in deep freeze, get back to the drawing board, and think up something new. A once and future fan, Mike
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