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Austin Powers - Not one for the Dutch!

This is Mike Myers third outing as the reknowned British spy Austin Powers. The plot, which is not exactly the main focus of any of Myers’ films, hasn’t changed from the first two. Austin Power must stop Dr. Evil from bringing certain havoc to the people of Earth, and in the process engage in a little time jumping along the way. The chosen time destination is the 70’s although most of the action happens in the present.

This film was not as good as the first two and I have a feeling that this will be the last and final Austin Powers installment. As one of my friends said after the film, there was enough to carry it through. But only just. Most of the really funny stuff happens at the start (and I really mean the start). It loses steam towards the end.

It also pokes fun at the Dutch for some reason which is really unclear (maybe because everyone loves us?). Myer’s accent is funny and quite accurate. It’s amusing if not a little bizarre. At least Dr. Evil was raised by evil Belgians.

Not much to say on this film. Go watch it. You know everyone will have seen it and you should to. It’s an evenings entertainment.