Movies & TV - July 27, 2002
"Goldmember" illustrates the law of diminishing returns
After three movies, Mike Myers, a notorious prefectionist or control freak, depending on your point of view, has distilled the Austin formula down to a core cast of characters, catch phrases, running gags and motifs. While you can't help but buy into the antic sensibilities of Myers, there's still the nagging feeling that it was all a bit fresher the first, and even second, time around.
Tags: Goldmember, Austin Powers, Myers