Austin Powers
“Groovy Baby!” There are three American action comedy films in the Austin Powers series: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery released on May 2, 1997, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me released on June 11, 1999 and Austin Powers in Goldmember released on July 26, 2002. The director’s name is Jay Roach. Mike Myers produced, wrote and starred as both the title character and Dr. Evil. New Line Cinema distributed the film series.
With his advocacy for free love, his use of obscure impressions and his clothing style, the franchise parodies numerous films and characters. Among the parodies include James Bond, Derek Flint, Matt Helm, and Jason King. It uses elements of popular culture. The main plot of the book is to establish British spy's quest to bring his nemesis down.
The men who played James Bond are the complete opposite of Mike Myers in Austin Powers. Although both characters are charismatic and internationally known spies, the Austin Powers character does not compare to the James Bond character. The James Bond character is suave and debonair while the Austin Powers character is disheveled and portrays some poor hygiene methods especially his teeth. The clothing for the James Bond characters is …show more content…
Dr. Evil uses a time machine to travel back to 1969 and remove Austin Powers' mojo. The sexually wounded swinger must travel back in time and, with the help of agent Felicity Shagwell, recover his vitality. Meanwhile, Dr. Evil develops a close relationship with himself. A clone 1/8 his size whom he dubs "Mini-Me". Dr. Evil begins his plan to put a gigantic cannon on the moon. The budget for this film was $33,000,00 almost double that of the first film. The movie grossed over $206,000,000. Dr. Evil's trademark gesture is an extended pinky finger held to the corner of his mouth. The name of the muscle which extends the pinky finger is the Extensor Digiti
“Groovy Baby!” There are three American action comedy films in the Austin Powers series: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery released on May 2, 1997, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me released on June 11, 1999 and Austin Powers in Goldmember released on July 26, 2002. The director’s name is Jay Roach. Mike Myers produced, wrote and starred as both the title character and Dr. Evil. New Line Cinema distributed the film series.
With his advocacy for free love, his use of obscure impressions and his clothing style, the franchise parodies numerous films and characters. Among the parodies include James Bond, Derek Flint, Matt Helm, and Jason King. It uses elements of popular culture. The main plot of the book is to establish British spy's quest to bring his nemesis down.
The men who played James Bond are the complete opposite of Mike Myers in Austin Powers. Although both characters are charismatic and internationally known spies, the Austin Powers character does not compare to the James Bond character. The James Bond character is suave and debonair while the Austin Powers character is disheveled and portrays some poor hygiene methods especially his teeth. The clothing for the James Bond characters is …show more content…
Dr. Evil uses a time machine to travel back to 1969 and remove Austin Powers' mojo. The sexually wounded swinger must travel back in time and, with the help of agent Felicity Shagwell, recover his vitality. Meanwhile, Dr. Evil develops a close relationship with himself. A clone 1/8 his size whom he dubs "Mini-Me". Dr. Evil begins his plan to put a gigantic cannon on the moon. The budget for this film was $33,000,00 almost double that of the first film. The movie grossed over $206,000,000. Dr. Evil's trademark gesture is an extended pinky finger held to the corner of his mouth. The name of the muscle which extends the pinky finger is the Extensor Digiti