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Synopses for Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
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Despite symptoms of sequelitis, Austin Powers in Goldmember is must-see lunacy for devoted fans of the shagadelic franchise. Unfortunately, the law of diminishing returns is in full effect: for every big-name cameo and raunchy double-entendre, there's an equal share of redundant shtick, juvenile scatology, and pop-cultural spoofery. All is forgiven when the hilarity level is consistently high, and Mike Myers--returning here as randy Brit spy Austin, his nemesis Dr. Evil, the bloated Scottish henchman Fat Bastard, and new Dutch disco-villain Goldmember--thrives by favoring comedic chaos over coherent plotting. Once they've tossed Austin into the disco fever of 1975 (where he's sent to rescue his father, gamely played by Michael Caine), Myers and director Jay Roach seem vaguely adrift with old and new characters, including Verne Troyer's Mini-Me and pop star Beyoncé Knowles as Pam Grier-ish blaxpo-babe Foxxy Cleopatra. A bit tired, perhaps, but Powers hasn't lost his mojo. --Jeff Shannon
DVD features Not surprisingly, deleted scenes and outtakes are the hands-down highlights of Goldmember's abundant Infinifilm features. Mike Myers's throwaway gags are funnier than Pauly Shore's entire career, revealing how a relaxed set encourages a flood of inspired improvisation. The Infinifilm feature is a handy, alternative method of seeing (and hearing) all of the bonus materials in logical sequence, mostly comprising behind-the-scenes featurettes devoted to costumes, special effects, all-star cameos, make-up, and various "social and historical" aspects of the Austin Powers franchise. The Myers/Jay Roach commentary track is worth a listening for Myers's casual jocularity (and his decent willingness to give credit to others), but their Hollywood compliments, while obviously sincere, eventually grow tiresome. More enjoyable are the pop-up subtitles in the DVD's "Fact Track" feature, adding lighthearted factoids to enhance an already very funny movie. Taken together, these features emphasize the productive camaraderie of the Austin Powers team and the devoted seriousness that the filmmakers bring to their pursuit of the next big laugh. --Jeff Shannon
(31 votes)
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In the third Austin Powers movie, Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) and Mini-Me (Verne Troyer) escape a high security prison, and then team up with master criminal Goldmember (also Myers) to kidnap Austin Power's father, fellow spy Nigel Powers (Michael Caine). Much time travelling insanity follows, with Austin stopping off in 1975 to enlist the help of sexy black sidekick Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce Knowles). Other highlights include how Austin and Dr. Evil became sworn enemies at secret agent academy in the 1950s, plus Fat Bastard as a sumo wrestler. It's a shagadelic sequel, baby!
(28 votes)
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He's back, baby!
It's been three years since Austin Powers, that swinging international man of mystery, has faced his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil. But after Dr. Evil and his accomplice Mini Me escape from a maximum-security prison, Austin is called to action once more in this third installment of the highly successful "Austin Powers" movie franchise. Teaming up with the mysterious Goldmember, Dr. Evil hatches a time-traveling scheme to take over the world, one that involves the kidnapping of Nigel Powers, Austin's beloved father and England's most renowned spy. As he chases the villains through time, Austin visits 1975 and joins forces with his old flame, Foxxy Cleopatra, a streetwise and stylish detective. Together Austin and Foxxy must find a way to save Nigel and stop Dr. Evil and Goldmember from their mischievous mayhem.
Mike Myers once again takes on multiple roles, portraying Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Fat Bastard, as well as his newest character, Goldmember. Joining the cast are Sir Michael Caine as Nigel Powers, singing sensation Beyoncé Knowles (of the multi-platinum group Destiny's Child) as Foxxy Cleopatra and Fred Savage (from the hit television show "The Wonder Years") as Number Three a.k.a., The Mole. Returning are series veterans Michael York (Basil Exposition), Robert Wagner (Number Two), Seth Green (Scott Evil), Mindy Sterling (Frau Farbissina) and Verne J. Troyer (Mini Me). The film also introduces newcomers Aaron Himelstein and Josh Zuckerman.
New Line Cinema presents Austin Powers in Goldmember, directed by Jay Roach and written by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers. The film is produced by Mike Myers and John Lyons, along with producers Suzanne Todd, Jennifer Todd, Demi Moore and Eric McLeod. The co-producer is Gregg Taylor. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich and Richard Brener.
Joining the production team are director of photography Peter Deming, production designer Rusty Smith, costume designer Deena Appel, editors Jon Poll and Greg Hayden, music supervisor John Houlihan, stunt coordinator Jack Gill and choreographer Marguerite Derricks.
The Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack will be released by Maverick Records in partnership with Warner Bros. Records on July 16th, 2002. The album will include the single "Work It Out," written and performed by Beyoncé Knowles. Also on the soundtrack is Knowles' version of the film's theme song "Hey, Goldmember," produced by Knowles and Damon Elliott, as well as two songs written by Mike Myers for his group Ming Tea, whose members include Susanna Hoffs, Matthew Sweet, Stuart Johnson and Chris Ward. Britney Spears not only makes a cameo appearance in the film, a remix of her hit "Boys," featuring Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D., is included on the soundtrack. Other renowned artists also performing on the soundtrack: The Rolling Stones, Smash Mouth, Soul Hooligan featuring Diana King, Angie Stone, Earth, Wind and Fire and Paul Oakenfold.
"Extremely Funny!" -Stephen Hunter, The Washington Post
He's found his mojo, baby, and now Austin Powers (Mike Meyers, Shrek) strikes gold in his newest 24-karat shagadelic comedy-adventure!
The "shhhh!" hits the fan when Dr. Evil and Mini-Me escape from prison. Joining forces with the superfreaky Goldmember, they kidnap Austin's father, master spy Nigel Powers (Oscar® winner Michael Caine), in a dastardly time travel scheme to take over the world. Before you can say "Shake your booty," Austin cruises to 1075 and teams up with sexy Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce Knowles R&B group Destiny's Child) to stop Dr. Evil and Goldmember from their mischievous mayhem.
(26 votes)
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