Austin's Lost His Mojo

Advantages: Entertaining and funny in parts.
Disadvantages: Nowhere near as good as the first one.

...of Goldmember is random in a bad way with none of then wit the first film had and feels like an old rejected storyline that got quickly dug up. It once again concerns Austin Powers who finally captures Dr Evil, only for his father (Nigel Powers) to be kidnapped by new villain, Goldmember. Dr Evil agrees to tell Austin where his father is in return for transfer to the prison where Mini- Me is held. Austin agrees and must travel back to 1975 to confront the strange Goldmember and once again thwart whatever evil plan is being hatched. Predictably the story is more laboured than before and only gets by because the focus is overwhelmingly on characters, to such an extent that the plot is almost treated like a boring but necessary formality. A major let down is that, whereas the last two films spoofed James Bond, Goldmember is more of a spoof...

willgould 26.07.2002 · Read review
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Ethel Austin - A pleasure to shop!

Advantages: Inexpensive clothing for the whole family, regular sales.
Disadvantages: No changing room, poor manoeuvrability for wheelchairs.

...I have a few favourite bargain places I go when I have some money in my pocket and an incredible itch to spend. One of these places is Ethel Austin. In my local town there is a modest sized shop which has generally quite friendly staff, which for me is a big plus! I used to work in retail and can't see any excuse for not being pleasant to customers, except of course the ignorant abusive ones (not all customers are right you know) A little bit about Ethel Austin before I go on to the review, I found this information from their website, Ethel Austin started 73 years ago in a front room doubling as a shop in Liverpool. Ethel was dedicated to providing good customer service and within 5 yrs of opening her front door for business she had opened 3 shops. Her husband George was a tram conductor and as she opened stores along his tram...

missy0303 07.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Ethel Austin (Shop)

IS IT THE END FOR AUSTIN

Advantages: Funny parts
Disadvantages: Storyline

...With nothing else to do on Saturday night, I ended up going to see the good old Austin Powers flik, was I impressed? Not really. Did I expect to be impressed? Not really! There ya go! The film started brilliantly, very funny! We had Tom Cruise as Austin Powers and many other well known actors and actresses representing other roles. This was the introduction to the third edition of Austin Powers. These people, Tom Cruise etc have been hired to make a film on Austin Powers so in the film I was watching - Goldmember they are making a film on Austin Powers called Pussy*** . Sound confusing?! Well it isn't as bad as it sounds! ALSO this is not the main plot! They simply used this as an intro tothe movie and also an ending. Well after watching a brilliant start, I started to get my hopes up for the film, maybe it wasn't going to be...

emu128 01.08.2002 · Read review
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Review of Austin Powers - Goldmember (DVD)

Austin Powers

Advantages: Hilarious, Much funnier than AP 1
Disadvantages: none

...I have to be honest and say I absolutely hated the first film. I found there were lots of places where bad jokes were dragged on and on until you found yourself staring blankly, wondering when the torture would end. Gladly, Austin Powers 2 is much better. The jokes go on for just the right amount of time, and they are actually very funny. There is lots of immature humour, lots of clever gags, and lots of slap-stick - basically there's something for everybody, not to mention that this sequel has a stronger storyline. It's definitely worth a watch, even if you didn't like the first....

bobsmith 22.07.2000 · Read review
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Ethel Austin...hmm not sure what to say!

Advantages: Cheap, good childrens clothes
Disadvantages: Untidy, not suitable for wheelchiars n pushchairs, bad sizing

...Well where do i start? This is the shop that my little sister thought was called Jane Austin so I guess the name is probably the best place to begin! When i first noticed that this shop had opende on my local highstreet, i admit i was a bit put off by the name. I mean, to me, Ethel Austin gives out strong connotations of old checked pleated skirts n walking sticks...although of course there is nothing wrong with that!! So when i went inside to be met with an array of colourful vibrant clothing in all styles and sizes, i was pleasantly suprised!!! This shop sells a variety of womens, mens dn childrens clothes, as well as cheap cosmetics and fragrances. However, the items on sale do change quite regularly, as lately in my local shop there has been no mens clothes whatsoever. However, it is still amzing what bargains you can pick up...

jdeacon_162 30.07.2007 (25.07.2007) · Read review
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Review of Ethel Austin (Shop)

Austin back

Advantages: He is a great wrestler and can defeat anyone in his path
Disadvantages: He has injuries on his neck and spine

...Stone Cold Steve Austin is back and he's taking names and whoopin ass. He want's to find out who knocked him over and he want's it quickly. He's going through every wwf superstar. Steve a former wwf champion, tag team champion, intercontinental champion + King of the Ring 96'. Steve Austin is one of the greatest superstars to even come to the wwf and one day he will be in the hall of fame. Austin who is getting married to Debra in a few months both of them really happy with each other. Is he going to wrestle again? You dam right he will do everything he can to wrestle and won't stop till he gets. New Entrance music which is not much different style just different lyrics. Stone Cold a verant to the Wrestling world started his career in WCW (World Championship Wrestling) as he was called 'Stunning Steve Williams' and then came to...

Kieran2k 07.10.2000 · Read review
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Review of Steve Austin

The best wrestler - Steve Austin

Advantages: The toughest wrestler without doubt
Disadvantages: Can be out of control with a lack of regard for authority

...Stone Cold Steve Austin. The mere mention of his name will bring any sold-out crowd to its feet in a crazed frenzy. Never before has the world of sports-entertainment seen a phenomenon like the one that Stone Cold Steve Austin has created. At any live event you attend, all you see is a sea of Austin 3:16. Why? 'Cause Stone Cold said so! When the Texas Rattlesnake entered the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, for the 1996 King Of The Ring, he never could have imagined that before the evening was through, he would change the entire face of the wrestling world. After beating the Bible-referencing Jake "The Snake" Roberts to become King Of The Ring, Austin accepted his crown, and upon doing so informed Roberts that "Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass!" With that simple phrase, Austin became the most popular superstar to ever compete in this...

crowbar2000 06.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Steve Austin

* ohh austin, behave! *

Advantages: fantabulous actors and characters, catchy music, comedy based film, colourfull, famous people,good storyline.
Disadvantages: only an hour and a half long, needs a few more characters, unrealistic

...The efforts made by MIKE MYERS, ELIZABETH HURLEY, Robert Wagner, Michael York, Fabiana Udenio, Mimi Rogers etc IN THIS 60'S CLASSIC should be recognized for their wonderous acting in Austin powers - international man of mystery. Directed by Jay Roach and screen played by Mike myers himself. This is indeed a 'James Bond' like film featuring a superagent (aka austin powers) being cryogenicly frozen as a result of his arch enemy DR EVIL escaping from his reach into outer space, after atempting to 'take over the world' with his bald cat Mr figglesworth by his side. After 30 years Austin finds himself partnered up with Venessa ( a beautifull yet smart superagent) and faced with fighting Dr Evil once more in one of his underground layers. Resulting in cheers and wedding bells and leads you to watch the next film. Containig sex...

hyperbunny62 23.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Austin Powers - International Man Of Mystery (DVD)

Austin powers still got it!

Advantages: Catchy upgoing 'happy music'
Disadvantages: music quality wasn't fantastic but when i put album on i-pod it improved

...I loved the movie! So i you love a movie why not get the soundtrack? I bought this years ago in HMV for about £5 so i thought i got good value for money. I saw it on ebay for £1 however! I thought this was a good CD. My favorite was by far "Just the Two Of Us" by Dr Evil! It is so funny! I also loved the last song as it was the "Austin powers Theme" and it just makes you happy! Theres some old classics there for all you 'old-young' folk like Burt Buarrich! In all a good buy and good to listen to on a Sunday afternoon while doing your chores (or housework!) believe me! 1. Beautiful Stranger - Madonna 2. My Generation 3. Draggin' the Line - R.E.M. 4. American Woman - Lenny Kravitz 5. Word Up! - Melanie B. 6. Just the Two of Us [Dr. Evil Mix] (The best one!) 7. Espionage - Green Day 8. Time of the Season - Big Blue...

scotlandizdabest 23.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Vol.1 - Original Soundtrack

Austin - you've done it again baby yeah

Advantages: Some really funny moments and classic Doctor Evil lines
Disadvantages: Just doesn't flow like the last two films especially at the end

...Alot of people, critics and ciao members have completely rubished Austin Powers in Goldmember, the third installment in the Powers saga. They say it has let the side down, that it stretches the franchise too far, and that it's just plain not funny! I say, give it a break! Although I may be a little biased as being the biggest Austin Powers fan in the world, I do know a bad film when I see one, and this was not one of them. It made me laugh from the hilarious start to the bitter end, and was filled with classic humorous moments and Doctor Evil lines! It uses a mix of the old established gags (Doctor Evil putting Scott down, mini-me being brutally beaten), and the new (Goldmember's amazing extendo-legs!) to great effect. For those of you that are not familiar with the series, Austin Powers is in esscence a James Bond spoof comedy...

Greenday 30.07.2002 · Read review
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