Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Synopsis

In 1967, fashion photographer and spy Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is on the verge of catching his arch-nemesis Dr Evil (also Myers) when the latter has himself cryogenically frozen. Powers follows suit, only to be revived thirty years later when Evil has emerged to threaten the world once more.
See more In 1967, fashion photographer and spy Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is on the verge of catching his arch-nemesis Dr Evil (also Myers) when the latter has himself cryogenically frozen. Powers follows suit, only to be revived thirty years later when Evil has emerged to threaten the world once more. Teamed with Vanessa Kensington (Elizabeth Hurley), the daughter of his original partner, Powers has to get over his culture shock in time to battle his old foe. Mike Myers wrote and stars in this spoof of 'Matt Helm' and James Bond movies.
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Our review

"Channeling the Peter Sellers vide, Mike Myers delivers a non-stop, excessively OTT, gag-filled send up of classic spy series, creating a character that no one can resist laughing at or quoting."

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