Austin Powers in Goldmember is not high art. Itâs silly, juvenile, and some of its humor has aged less than gracefully. But as a time capsule of turn-of-the-millennium comedy and a farewell to one of the most quotable characters of a generation, itâs a total blast. If you have a library card or an unused free trial, grab a moat of queso, crank up âHey Ya!â (okay, that came a year later), and enjoy one last âYeah, baby!â
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) is the third and, to date, final installment of the iconic spy-spoof franchise from Mike Myers. If youâre looking for a dose of pure, uncut, shagadelic early-2000s comedy, this film delivers exactly what youâd expect: ridiculous gags, memorable catchphrases, and a plot thatâs deliberately as thin as Dr. Evilâs patience. austin powers goldmember free
After a hilarious opening sequence featuring cameos from Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey, and Danny DeVito playing the titular role, we settle into the real story. Austinâs father, the legendary British spy Nigel Powers (Michael Caine), is kidnapped by the villainous Goldmemberâa Dutch madman with a fetish for gold paint and his own flaky skin. Austin must team up with BeyoncĂ© Knowles as Foxxy Cleopatra (a homage to 1970s blaxploitation heroines) and, reluctantly, the again-thawed Dr. Evil to rescue his dad and save the world from a diabolical plot involving a tractor beam and a bad case of sibling rivalry. Austin Powers in Goldmember is not high art