Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
First screened in June 2020
Director: Jay Roach. Cast: Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Seth Green, Mindy Sterling, Verne Troyer, Rob Lowe, Robert Wagner, Michael York, Elizabeth Hurley, Gia Carides, Will Ferrell, Tim Robbins, Fred Willard, Rebecca Romijn, Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson. Screenplay: Mike Myers and Michael McCullers.

Twitter Capsule: As ever, Myers overestimates his gifts and charm. Bright hues, constant gags, but smells sad.

VOR:   Confluence of the two worst kinds of comedy: the kind that's convinced it's funnier than it is, and the kind that's unsure why anyone liked it the first time.



Photo © 1999 New Line Cinema

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: D


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Makeup: Michèle Burke and Mike Smithson

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Original Song: "Beautiful Stranger"

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