Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

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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,… More 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). ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Jay Roach
Written By: Michael McCullers, Mike Myers
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 25, 2002 Wide
On DVD: Dec 3, 2002
Studio: New Line Cinema

Critic Reviews

Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The third installment in the series of super-spy spoofs, it's handcuffed by the ever-increasing load of baggage it carries.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
I think this is the funniest of the three movies and I liked the first two.
David Edelstein, Slate
It's an ode to indecent joy.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
One-ups the Austin Powers sequel that came before it.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
The level of inventiveness remains high.
Mike Clark, USA Today
The Powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many, no question. But this time there's some mold on the gold.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
What can we say? See the movie first, then decide.
Nick Rogers, Suite101.com
What more could one want from a third Austin Powers movie that you didn't get from two? With only so much Bond baiting to be done, Mike Myers trains his soft satire on himself for something that feels somewhat self-loathing, but still riotously funny.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
If only Myers had quit when he was ahead.... (Blu-ray Edition)
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...things went from mediocre to worse in this entry.
Christopher Smith, Bangor Daily News (Maine)
Thank God for Fat Bastard.
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Most of it is rehash, and smug rehash at that.
Betsy Bozdech, Reel.com
Mike Myers' crew of comic characters manage to make their third big-screen outing a fairly shagadelic experience.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Myers and Roach are running dangerously close to empty as far as new and genuinely funny ideas, and they would be best off quitting before they fall any farther behind.
David Foucher, EDGE Boston
The first five minutes of this film rate as perhaps the best film opening ever... they're worth the price of admission alone, and so we need say no more.
Scott Nash, Three Movie Buffs
Perhaps not as original as the first two movies, Goldmember is still fun and funny.

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Alexander D

The worst part about this film is that it is becoming just like any other modern parody: it claims to parody a specific series or franchise, but it ultimately fails to do so because it wastes too much time poking fun at pop culture. The filmâ(TM)s title is a spoof of the James Bond… More
The worst part about this film is that it is becoming just like any other modern parody: it claims to parody a specific series or franchise, but it ultimately fails to do so because it wastes too much time poking fun at pop culture. The filmâ(TM)s title is a spoof of the James Bond film title GOLDFINGER, as goes the same for the two filmsâ(TM) key villains, but aside from that, GOLDMEMBER bears no noticeable resemblance to 007. Furthermore, it is nearly impossible to see this as a spy lampoon. This is much, much more like a film, smothered by all of its off-color humor, centered around a kooky, colorful, absurd ladiesâ(TM) man who seemingly spends more time âshaggingâ? than spying. A minute-long cameo appearance by director Steven Spielberg and making a film within a film (âAustin Powers in Austinpussyâ?, starring Tom Cruise in the lead role) does not help to make it a more believable spoof. Full Review: http://wp.me/p1Urcx-zU
Wildaly M

Not that funny at all.
Colin M

Austin Powers III is a funny film, but it pales so much in comparison to its previous two films that one can't help but feel disappointed after having seen the first two. Mike Myers portraying THREE different characters this time is just too much, and going to the 70s and… More
Austin Powers III is a funny film, but it pales so much in comparison to its previous two films that one can't help but feel disappointed after having seen the first two. Mike Myers portraying THREE different characters this time is just too much, and going to the 70s and revisiting the 50s via flashback takes away from Austin's 1960s vibe. The subplot involving Austin's father is a tad ridiculous and "exposing" Austin and Dr. Evil as long lost brothers nearly ruins the legacy of the series.
Eric A

Just didn't do it for me, and it somewhat steered off from the direction that the franchise was going in.
Sanjay R

Just a goofy, hilarious movie. It is Scary Movie-esque, but much better. I give Mike Myers a lot of credit for playing 4 roles and making those 4 characters the funniest in the movie.
Tyler K

Really funny. I, uh, see why you see... sorry, it's late and I feel real strange, but that's exactly how you will feel when you watch this movie. I swear, whoever made the script for this movie, as well as directed it, made effects, and anyone who worked in this film (cast… More
Really funny. I, uh, see why you see... sorry, it's late and I feel real strange, but that's exactly how you will feel when you watch this movie. I swear, whoever made the script for this movie, as well as directed it, made effects, and anyone who worked in this film (cast or crew), was really high on drugs. This, however, is a good thing. It's an interesting movie and you won't be bored one bit during it. Hilarious. I loved it allot, you should too. It's the good kind of cheesy, by the way, so don't watch it expecting a Dumb & Dumber like movie.
Jeff "

Third entry in the Austin Powers franchise is one of the best comedy sequels. I really loved the first two films in the series and I think that every film was great. The Austin Powers trilogy is one of the few trilogies that is great. Every film was terrific. This third film has all… More
Third entry in the Austin Powers franchise is one of the best comedy sequels. I really loved the first two films in the series and I think that every film was great. The Austin Powers trilogy is one of the few trilogies that is great. Every film was terrific. This third film has all the usual trademarks of an Austin Powers film. Mike Myers is as usual very funny in four roles this time around. The film is full of witty dialogue, clever comedy.and of course unforgettable characters. Some of the parts in this film I thought were downright nuts compared to the first two. I thought as far sequels are concerned, especially those in the Comedy genre, Goldmember was a very good third entry. Especially putting in account that most franchises in the genre scrape the bottom of the barrel of ideas in terms of delivering something fresh. Sure this follows the same path as the first two films, but it also manages to drift away from previous entries to be a fine comedy in it's own right. Goldmember is a hilarious film that every Austin Powers fan will love and enjoy. The cast here do a fine job at delivering big laughs and theres plenty of surprises in the film that will make you laugh. A fine third entry thats cleverly written, Goldmember is the perfect example on how to do a perfect third entry to a comedy film. Usually filmmakers are lazy to come up with new and original material, but this is not the case with Goldmember. Theres plenty of new ideas here mixed with the old formula to make this film work well with hilarious results.
Brad W

This had some funny jokes but in the end it was very disgusting. It stuck to the series, and Beyonce was as unfunny as the first Austin Powers movie. The story was funny, and Dr. Evil is still my favorite. Some will hate, some will love, as for me, it was okay.
Matt G

I could not stop laughing! A-
Dean !

It's starting to look a bit dated now, and has a tendency to re-cycle the gags from the first two, and has too many song moments. If you're a fan of the first two you will still enjoy it, but it's not as good as the first one. However I loved the cameos in the opening 5… More
It's starting to look a bit dated now, and has a tendency to re-cycle the gags from the first two, and has too many song moments. If you're a fan of the first two you will still enjoy it, but it's not as good as the first one. However I loved the cameos in the opening 5 mins of the film, great idea.
KJ P

Alright, I was proved wrong! After the second film, I thought the series really had nowhere else to go, but Director Jay Roach does it again, making yet another sequel topping the original. The gags are non-stop and the actors are relentless. Austin Powers in Goldmember is rip-roaring… More
Alright, I was proved wrong! After the second film, I thought the series really had nowhere else to go, but Director Jay Roach does it again, making yet another sequel topping the original. The gags are non-stop and the actors are relentless. Austin Powers in Goldmember is rip-roaring fun! From slapstick comedy, to actual gut splitting humour, unlike the others, I can actually watch this quite a bit more. 'The Spy Who Shagged ME' will always be my favourite out of the series, but this film really does the series justice. Even though I cannot see the future of this series progressing any further, I'm sure if they were to try, then can pull off yet another hilarious comedy. The humour is now becoming stale, so they better be careful in the fourth instalment!
Richard C

this was funny. B-
Dan S

An average chapter in the comical Austin Powers series. Although it suffers from an abundance of dick jokes its definitely clever at times, with Mike Myers showing that he definitely possesses versatility when required. Michael Caine is great as Austin's father and as stupid as… More
An average chapter in the comical Austin Powers series. Although it suffers from an abundance of dick jokes its definitely clever at times, with Mike Myers showing that he definitely possesses versatility when required. Michael Caine is great as Austin's father and as stupid as the movie is at some parts, you'll definitely catch yourself laughing more than a few times. Plus, it's a tight running time, which is definitely ideal for a comedy.
Tim S

The least of the series by far.
Conner R

Aside from the hilarious opening with Tom Cruise and Danny DeVito, this is an incredibly bad movie. I think when Mike Myers is playing almost half the cast, it is time to call it quits. It's the same lame jokes from the previous two. It isn't even a James Bond parody… More
Aside from the hilarious opening with Tom Cruise and Danny DeVito, this is an incredibly bad movie. I think when Mike Myers is playing almost half the cast, it is time to call it quits. It's the same lame jokes from the previous two. It isn't even a James Bond parody anymore, but a sad attempt at making fun of pop culture.
Morgan S

funny
Anthony L

Here is where the joke starts to wear a little thin.
Summer W

not the best in the franchise, but certain scenes had me literally crying with laughter.
Candy R

More ridiculous nonsense from Mike Myers. Dr Evil travels back in time to kidnap Austin's father. Austin has to rescue him with the help of Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce).
Curtis L

Baddddddd.