Austin Powers – The Spy Who Shagged Me

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1. M. A. Ramos says:

   November 21, 2009 at 12:18 pm

   This spoof on Secret agents and the 60’s is a lot of fun. This movie should be watched for its comedy and soundtrack. Actually a sequel that is good…. Follows the same randy vein as the first movie.
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Stampy says:

   November 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm

   Mike Myers (Shrek) writes and stars in this spy spoof sequel as Dr Evil travels back to the 60’s to steal Austin’s mojo in a plan to take over the world.

   International man of mystery was excellent, goofy yet sophisticated with daft humour and interesting characters and a real comedy take on the spy genre. This critically acclaimed sequel follows the same route with the same weird and wonderful central protagonist Austin Powers who has a new sidekick, Felicity Shagwell, played with some charm by Heather Graham.

   Myers also throws in an array of new characters, all comically arranged for extra humour, such as Mini Me, Fat B*****d and Robin Spitz Swallows, all interesting and crude in their own way, a useful technique in the spoof genre.

   Though lacking the sophistication and humour of the first, this sequel does have many giggles and a fairly gripping plot to keep you hooked, though inconsistent there are twists and turns as well as many jokes for the more adult viewer.

   Myers must be praised for his writing and his acting as all different characters. Though humour isn’t on top form, he has spread diversity throughout the characters and does well in achieving the predictability in a comic light, with different techniques used for variety.

   The character of fat B*****d is obviously a spoof, and a very horrible and crude one at that, so horrible I couldn’t even look at the screen when he was on.

   Others, who include Graham, Rob Lowe and Michael York are all average in their roles, and all could have done with perhaps more airtime to cement their roles into the plot.

   The cinematography and graphics are well used, and one of the final scenes involving Dr Evil and his shuttle is very funny. The writing is good, not great by Myers and in conclusion, the film is a watchable spoof, portraying the genre well but inconsistent with average performances from the supporting cast and doesn’t have the build that the first had.

   7/10
   Rating: 3 / 5
3. Anonymous says:

   November 21, 2009 at 1:54 pm

   Mike Myers and Heather Graham manage to pull off a terrific duo in this classic film that will live on in film history. Myers plays the characters of Austin Powers, Dr Evil and Fat Bastard brilliantly! I just can’t wait for the next one, dubbed (with tongue firmly planted in cheek) “Austin Powers: Look Who’s Shagging Now!”

   Austin Powers 2 equals if not betters the first film, which is not a common trait of cinematic sequels. Only once pulled off by James Cameron, once before with T2, but Jay Roach and Mike Myers manage it with flying mojo. (oops, did I let loose some of the plot there! )
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Rachel Williams says:

   November 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

   Despite all the comments on Myers wonderful potrayal of the infamous Fat B*stard, I think that this film is somewhat better than the original! Much that I loved ‘International Man of Mystery’, I thought that there was a distinct lack of Seth Green, playing the rather dashing Scott Evil… I think that Scott Evil is far better than Mini-Me, although the wonderful musical interludes, ‘Just the Two of Us’and ‘What is God was one of us’….are damn hilarious! The episode of Jerry Springer was hilarious and the twist with Dr Evil’s secret Love Child, pure genius! I hope that Myers decides to make another, (with more Seth Green of course) and of course, more Jerry Springer! A great film! Definite buy for anyone who is sane…or in this case..INsane…Groovy baby! Grrrrrr….
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Anonymous says:

   November 21, 2009 at 4:21 pm

   Classic Myers humour!An action packed & hillarious adventure which incorporates time travel, foxy ladies, a mini Dr Evil, Jerry Springer & lots more!
   Rating: 4 / 5