Mike Myers makes the wardrobe sprint again, playing Austin Powers, and Powers' archenemy, Dr. Evil. In the sequel, Dr. Evil has returned, invented a time machine, zipped back through history, and stolen Austin's mojo , that special something that makes Austin the sexy, charismatic, world-savin' mystery man that he is. And, faced with the prospect of world destruction and no mojo, Austin has to travel back to 1969 to get it. There's a lot of dancing I have to do here, 'cause I don't want to spill too many plot beans and spoil punchlines. Anyway, this time out, Myers and co-writer Michael McCullers go crazier than last time.
Nothing is safe.
They've been poking at Star Wars since the previews, but Jerry Springer, Hot Pockets, and Starbucks also take direct hits. This might have a bit to do with the constant talk of toys and cartoon shows. While I don't completely agree with the swap, I readily admit that it still works. I laughed just as much as I did the first time, just not at the same things. Folks, I'm kinda writing with my hands tied, but it is safe to say that you will not be disappointed if you're an Austin Powers fan.