In serious everyday life, sometimes something is missing something colorful and light. For example, a good comedy with cool jokes and wonderful acting. First of all, the Austin Powers series of films with the funniest villain, Doctor Evil, comes to mind. What this movie is about and why it is worth devoting to watching a few hours, read in this article.
They worked on the film
The series of American comedy films consists of three parts:
- "Austin Powers: A Mystery Man on an International Scale."
- "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Seduced Me."
- Austin Powers: Goldmember.
The work of the entire crew was coordinated by director Jay Roach, who is also known for such films as “Until the End,” “The Game Has Changed,” “Dinner with the Dukes,” and “The Secret of Alaska.”
An exciting and easy-to-understand script was written by Michael McCullers and Mike Myers. The latter also acted as Doctor Evil directly in the film. And besides this, Mike Myers joined the producers (Eric McLeod, Demi Moore, Jennifer and Susanne Todd, Toby Emmerich and others).
The operator was Peter Diming. His camera and skill captured forever “Twin Peaks”, “Oz: The Great and Terrible”, “Jacket”, “Lucky”, etc.
The irony and playfulness of the moments in the film with Dr. Evil was emphasized by suitable songs. And this is not surprising, because the composer of the trilogy is George S. Clinton.
Portrait of an antihero
Dr. Evil is an evil genius who owns Virtucon. A bald man with a scar on his face and a gray nondescript suit for every day. Such an insidious man has a cute pet - a fluffy Persian cat of white color, called Mr. Bigglesworth.
Dr. Evil, despite all the negativity, is raising his son Scott Evil with all his soul. It shares all the moments of joy and sadness with its own clone of Mini-We, which is an exact copy of the protagonist on a smaller scale.
This character missed thirty years of life due to the fact that he fell into a cryogenic chamber. Entering a new “modern” world was distinguished by special difficulties and lengthy adaptation. All the offers of blackmail and criminal schemes have long been turned by other villains. And inflation does not fit into the head of Doctor Evil.
The already difficult situation for a man is complicated by an example of kindness and naivety - a spy named Austin. Amazing similarities and the same thinking make you think about your origin. So, in the last part, the Doctor discovers that he has a sibling and reveals the tragic secret of the family.
Criticism and reviews
As for the acting, the two actors were nominated for the 2003 MTV Award: Beyoncé for Breakthrough of the Year, Mike Myers for Best Villain and Best Comedy Role (victory). The film also has a nomination for "Best Costumes" for the Saturn Award in 2003.
The Virtukon company of Doctor Evil (the hero’s photo is in the article) was included in the rating of the richest fictitious companies in Forbes magazine. Editors valued the company at $ 22.6 billion.
Opinions of critics about the film were divided. Someone considers the comedy to be one-time, and someone - the legendary. The truth is one: all evil can be stopped by showing the bright and good side of life.