# Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

### reviewed by
Jesse Kopelman

    Austin Powers:The Spy Who Shagged Me

Here we have the superior sequel to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. This time Austin's nemesis, Dr. Evil, has traveled back in time to steal our hero's mojo. Of course, Austin has no choice but to revisit his swinging past in an attempt to regain said mojo and prevent Dr. Evil from conquering the world. At its best, this movie is far funnier than the law allows. Unfortunately, there are several slow spots with nary a chuckle. Most of these unfunny moments involve Austin's romancing of Felicity Shagwell. The romance does provide many a funny moment, but the film dwells on it in too much detail. Besides, the funniest scenes are those involving Dr. Evil, not Austin Powers. It just goes to show you -- Evil will win, because Good is dumb! Anyway, this movie would be worth seeing just for the hilarious credits, both beginning and ending, and it offers far more. I have to give a final word of praise to two of the supporting actors. Seth Green is brilliant as Dr. Evil's not evil enough son and Rob Lowe does a fantastic Robert Wagner impression.

    Rating: Very Good

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Jesse Kopelman - thebruce@paonline.com "It's not worth leaving, until you've worn out your welcome."

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