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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

6.6

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

PG-13·1997·94m

Summary

As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.

Cast

Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Austin Powers / Dr. Evil

Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley

Vanessa Kensington

Michael York

Michael York

Basil Exposition

Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers

Mrs. Kensington

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Number Two

Seth Green

Seth Green

Scott Evil

Fabiana Udenio

Fabiana Udenio

Alotta Fagina

Mindy Sterling

Mindy Sterling

Frau Farbissina

Paul Dillon

Paul Dillon

Patty O'Brien

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Commander Gilmour

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Mustafa

Joann Richter

'60s Model

Anastasia Sakelaris

Anastasia Sakelaris

'60s Model

Afifi Alaouie

'60s Model

Monet Mazur

Monet Mazur

Mod Girl

Mark Bringelson

Mark Bringelson

Andy Warhol

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

Radar Operator

Elya Baskin

Elya Baskin

General Borschevsky

Carlton Lee Russell

Carlton Lee Russell

Gary Coleman

Daniel Weaver

Vanilla Ice

Neil Mullarkey

Neil Mullarkey

Quartermaster Clerk

Lea Sullivan

Go Go Dancer

Chekesha Van Putten

Chekesha Van Putten

Go Go Dancer

Heather Marie Marsden

Heather Marie Marsden

Go Go Dancer

Sarah Christine Smith

Sarah Christine Smith

Go Go Dancer

Laura Payne-Gabriel

Go Go Dancer

Joe Son

Random Task

Tyde Kierney

Tyde Kierney

Las Vegas Tourist

Larry Thomas

Larry Thomas

Casino Dealer

Cheryl Bartel

Cheryl Bartel

Fembot

Cindy Margolis

Cindy Margolis

Fembot

Donna W. Scott

Donna W. Scott

Fembot

Barbara Moore

Barbara Moore

Fembot

Cynthia Lamontagne

Cynthia Lamontagne

Fembot

Brian George

Brian George

UN Secretary

Kaye Wade

Mrs. Exposition

Steve Monroe

Steve Monroe

Son

Vince Melocchi

Vince Melocchi

Dad

Patrick Bristow

Patrick Bristow

Bolton, Virtucon Tour Guide

Jim McMullan

Jim McMullan

American UN Representative

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

British UN Representative

Ted Kairys

Eastern European Technician

Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

Himself

Douglas Aarniokoski

Douglas Aarniokoski

Voice on Dr. Evil's Telephone (voice) (uncredited)

Lana Antonova

Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)

Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold

Cowboy (uncredited)

Johnathan Brownlee

Sixties Groupie (uncredited)

JoAnn Bush

JoAnn Bush

Tourist (uncredited)

Neill Calabro

Dancer Behind British Flag Girls (uncredited)

Bruno Campolo

Underground Worker (uncredited)

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Steamrolled Henchman's Wife (uncredited)

Lisa Danielle

Lisa Danielle

Skater (uncredited)

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Therapist (uncredited)

Joe Grisaffi

Joe Grisaffi

Gunman (uncredited)

Susanna Hoffs

Susanna Hoffs

Ming Tea (uncredited)

Richard Joel

Forrest Gump (uncredited)

Stuart D. Johnson

Ming Tea (uncredited)

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Beavis / Butthead (voice) (uncredited)

Sergio Kato

Sergio Kato

Security Guard (uncredited)

Hannah Kozak

Rita (uncredited)

Erik Liberman

Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club Dancer (uncredited)

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Decapitated Henchman's Friend (uncredited)

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Henchman Flattened by Steamroller (uncredited)

Ayesha Orange

Ayesha Orange

Dancer (uncredited)

Cheri Oteri

Cheri Oteri

Flight Attendant (uncredited)

Gwenda Perez

Gambler (uncredited)

Ben Scott

Ben Scott

Jurgen (uncredited)

John-Clay Scott

Don Luigi (uncredited)

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Easily Fooled Security Guard (uncredited)

Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet

Ming Tea (uncredited)

Patricia Tallman

Patricia Tallman

Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club Waitress

Andreanna Veith

Andreanna Veith

Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)

Isabella Vosmikova

Isabella Vosmikova

Mod Girl (uncredited)

Sterling Wolfe

Frozen Celebrity (uncredited)

SGC Belfry Ted Nude-Gent

Mr Bigglesworth

Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Jay Roach

Screenplay

Mike Myers

Reviews

FilipeManuelNeto

FilipeManuelNeto

July 29, 2022

4

**It's a reference film, although it's not exactly my cup of tea.**

Well, first of all, I have to acknowledge the impact and popularity of this film, not just at the time it came out, but even today. It was one of the great successes of the time (except for the United Kingdom, shaken by the death of Diana Spencer, and where the film only later, on physical support, came to gain popularity). It is one of the most popular comedies of the late 20th century and was instrumental in consolidating and expanding Mike Myers' career. However, I don't think it's exactly… my cup of tea. And I will explain why.

The script is, basically, a parody of the James Bond films… Austin Powers is a flamboyant and liberal spy who is described as the man all women want and all men want to copy. This is hilarious because the character is ugly, kitschy and has the manners of a deeply misogynistic sexual pervert. Nothing against it, I'm not a fan of political correctness. What really bothers me about this movie is the total absence of funny jokes and the emphasis on the sex theme. Almost all jokes have a sexual connotation, and this proved not only ineffective but tiresome.

The plot is simple: in the Sixties, Powers fails in his attempt to neutralize his greatest enemy, Dr. Evil, when he escapes and freezes himself in a cryogenic capsule. In order not to be left behind, the spy offers to go through it, being frozen until the day his enemy returns, which happens in the late 90's. From here, a whole sub-plot is generated in which both characters, in their own way, will have to adapt to the new period as they prepare for the final confrontation.

Myers is the driving force of the entire film, taking on the skin of two of the important characters: the hero and the villain. This is not something new in cinema and has already been carried out by Peter Sellers and Alec Guinness, two references that Myers took into account in his work. And even though I didn't really like the film, it wouldn't be right of me if I refrained from praising this actor, and his ability and commitment. Elizabeth Hurley played a spy, daughter of a former colleague of the protagonist, being the "Powers-Girl" in this film. She is good enough for the task and does a pleasant job.

Technically, the film does what it needs. A regular cinematography with good colors and sharpness, a very pleasant rhythm and no dead moments. I liked the props and the sets, especially Powers' car (a classic Jaguar). His costume, clearly inspired by 18th century clothing, also seemed creative and original to me, although I have some difficulty in finding any credible basis for this option in the fashions and aesthetics of the 60s. Finally, a note of praise for the very good soundtrack and, in particular, for the lively dance sequence that accompanies the opening credits.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$16,500,000.00

Revenue:

$67,711,748.00

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