Austin Powers - International Man Of Mystery - Line Platinum Series

Austin Powers is pretty simple to follow. Dr.Evil(Myers)has escaped from his cyro-genetics and is now in the 1990's. He has plans for world domination and his evil empire is doing great since he was frozen 30 years ago. The world can't let Dr. Evil rule it, so Austin Powers(Myers) Englands greatest secret agent is unfrozen from his cryo state and sent to stop Dr.Evil. He is not alone as he has the beautiful Vannessa(Hurley) there to help him bring down Dr. Evil.

Mike Myers is a comic genius. Very few people in the world can match his comic intelligence. This movie is fantastic. Myers wrote the perfect script with this movie and it's hilarious. You have to love how much this movie spoofs spy movies.

When you think spy movies you think James Bond. The spoof of Bond in this movie is done to perfection. From the costumes, music, characters, it is all there. Other spy movies are spoofed in this as well like Our Man Flint. If you love spy movies you have to appreciate this movie and the way it pokes of fun of them.

I liked Elizabeth Hurley in the movie. She is absolutely gorgeous in the movie and this role works for her. She is to often a miscast in her moives and her sex appeal is suppose to carry her. It's not much different in this, but she fits the characters personality and this is the best role she has ever played.

I love all the cameos in this movie. Like all the great movies with former SNL cast members this movie is jammed full of cameos of Hollywood stars. You have Will Ferrell, Ceri Oteri, Rob Lowe, Carrie Fisher, and Tom Arnold to name a few. I get a kick out of it everytime I watch this, because I almost always see something new.

The DVD extras are good. There are some alternate endings and deleted scenes. There is commentary from Myers. The special features are decent.

This is a great movie. It's comedey at it's best and it has all the elements of the genre. It's one of the best ever made. If you love comedies you have to pick this one up and the same if you like spy movies. If you haven't seen this go get out from the rock you've been living under and prepare yourself for a good time.

While The Spy Who Shagged Me is probably a better movie, this is essential, being the one that put Austin on the map... baby. Austin's Unbridalled Sixties Male is just a feast for the eyes and ears in this age of political correctness and wimpy New Age Men.

When the unfreezing process affects his 'inner monologue' he finds himself speaking his thoughts aloud as Elizabeth Hurley (as Vanessa) first blows his mind with her stunning physical appearance. "Vanessa's got a fabulous body... I'll bet she shags like a minx..."

Great Bond spoofs and a superb cast enable the genius of Mike Myers to shine like never before, in this non-stop laugh extravaganza and unashamed BabeFest. There's even a tip of the hat to classic sixties leather-clad Warrior Women such a Diana Rigg, via Mimi Rodgers' performance as Vanessa's mother, Mrs. Kensington (instead of Mrs. Peel). If I'm not mistaken, the divine Liz Hurley is carrying a 44 Magnum Autoloader - a huge handgun, normally associated with the likes of Clint Eastwood.

A joyous romp.