Who's
In It: Mike Myers, Heather Graham Who Directed It: Jay Roach
Year
of release: 1999
Austin
Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Movie Review - Reviewed by:
Adam Mast, Zboneman.com
Mike
Myers is back as the lovable International Man of Mystery in this sequel to the
1997 original. A film that performed respectably at the box office, but showed
its true powers on video.
This
time around, the ruthless Dr. Evil goes back in time to steal Powers' mojo (don't
ask). Austin, with new and improved dental work, is now living in the 90's, and
when he learns of Dr. Evil's plan, he too goes back in time and teams up with
the sexy Felicity Shagwell (played by the stunning Heather Graham).
The
wonderfully talented Myers plays three roles in this one, Powers, Dr. Evil, and
a 400 pound Irish hit man named Fat Bastard. Surprisingly, it's Dr. Evil and Fat
Bastard that get most of the films laughs. Director Jay Roach (who made the first
one as well) scores again and should be credited with giving the film a terrific
look and a brisk pace. He and writer Myers keep the jokes coming fast and furious.
Although
this second installment is peppered with lots of potty humor, there's no denying
its spunky charm and laugh out loud hilarity. Along with Election, The Spy Who
Shagged Me is one of the years funniest films--It's groovy baby!
