Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002 Comedy

Mike Myers' phenomenally successful spy spoof gains a few more characters, a slew of celebrity cameos, and even more free-associative laughs in this third installment of the popular franchise. Austin Powers in Goldmember continues the exploits of the swinging-'60s leftover, who, as the film opens, is busy critiquing a big-budget Hollywood production of his life story, replete with a 20-million-dollar star in the lead role and a slew of John Woo-style action scenes. But not far from the soundstage lurks arch nemesis Dr. Evil (Myers), who has opened up a talent agency representing some of the industry's biggest stars -- all the while channeling their profits into a diabolical world-destruction plan with the unfortunate code name Preparation H. Dr. Evil presents a distraction to Austin by kidnapping his similarly swingin' father, Nigel Powers, and transporting him back in time to 1975. Travelling there to save his father -- and in turn win back his dad's sometimes-errant affection -- Austin comes across the alluring superspy Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce Knowles). The three of them travel back to the present day, where they join forces to battle Dr. Evil and his posse of nefarious evil-doers, including the trusty clone Mini-Me (Verne Troyer); his snotty son, Scott (Seth Green); the inimitable Fat Bastard (Myers); and the eponymous new addition to the fold: the epidermis-obsessed, precious-metal-fortified Dutchman called Goldmember (Myers). more..

Director: Jay Roach

Starring: Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles, Michael Caine, Seth Green, Michael York

Reviews

  • Puerile, pitiful, grotesque, offensive, immature, repulsive and, of course, extremely funny.

    Stephen Hunter - The Washington Post

    29 November 2012

  • Mike Myers unleashes (or seems to unleash) the entire contents of his comic mind.

    Desson Thomson - The Washington Post

    29 November 2012

  • Like a giant balloon painted with Day-Glo colors, however, the whole gaudy mess wouldn't inflate without the force of Mr. Myers's comic genius. It's his baby, baby. And after three editions, it's still flying high.

    Stephen Holden - The New York Times

    29 November 2012

  • Mike Myers and Austin Powers may stick to their old Beatle boots, but they've both come a long way, luvvy. For proof, just look at all the A-list celebrities-I-won't-mention happy to crash the party.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    29 November 2012

  • This summer's comic gem.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Best Costumes

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2003)

     
  • George S. Clinton

    BMI Film & TV Awards (2003)

  • Best Breakthrough Performance

    Black Reel Awards (2003)

     
  • Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance

    Canadian Comedy Awards (2003)

  • Best Actor

    Empire Awards, UK (2003)