Austin Powers in Goldmember [WS]

Director: Jay Roach Jay Roach

Overview

"The first two Austin Powers' DVDs were New Line ""platinum editions,"" but the latest, Austin Powers In Goldmember is the first to be part of their ""Infinifilm"" family. They sure can pack a lot on a single disc. As with other titles in that series, this one has a slew of supplements, which can be accessed by normal menu functions, or through the Infinifilm notices that pop up onscreen as you watch the movie. What you will find are numerous featurettes on the effects, behind-the-scenes looks at the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and much more. In addition are around 25 minutes of deleted scenes and a gag real. Though not all of them work, this segment adds even more laughs not found in the film. Not to be left out are four music videos from the likes of Britney Spears and Beyonce Knowles, theatrical teasers and trailer plus some nice DVD-ROM content. Of course, as with the other Austin Powers discs, this one includes a screen-specific audio commentary with director Jay Roach and Mike Myers. If that weren't enough, this disc also features a ""fact track"" with all kinds of interesting notes that run along with the movie. As for picture and sound, it is stellar in all respects. The image, framed at 2.35:1, and anamorphic, is brilliant. A pan-and-scan version is available separately, but with it being so severely cropped, there is little point to it. Colors, a real integral element of this film, are vibrant and full of life. Detail is also strong, but then again, nothing less would have been acceptable. Simply put, this is as good a transfer, as you will find. The sound matches the visuals in every way. Both DTS and Dolby Digital English tracks are provided, and it's quite surprising that a comedy would have such an active soundtrack. Dialogue is distinct, while at the same time, the surrounds are used very effectively with excellent separation. Of particular interest is the bass, which is quite powerful at selected times."

Product Details

Release Date:	12/03/2002
UPC:	0794043607820
Original Release:	2002
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	New Line Home Video
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:35:00

Special Features

Closed Caption;Documentaries: MI-6 - International Man of Mystery; Fashion vs. Fiction; Disco Fever; English, English; Fact Track - Trivia subtitle track with direct access to additional features; Filmmaker commentary - Jay Roach and Mike Myers; The World of Austin Powers: Jay Roach & Mike Myers - Creative Convergence, Confluence of Characters (Goldmember, Foxxy Cleopatra, Nigel Powers, Masters Powers & Evil), Opening Stunts, The Cars of Austin Powers in Goldmember, Anatomy of Three Scenes (Dancing at the Gates, Roller Disco, Sumo Battle); Visual FX segment; Deleted/alternate scenes with optional director commentary; Music videos: Beyoncé Knowles "Work It Out," Britney Spears "Boys," Ming Tea "Daddy Wasn't There," Dr. Evil & Mini-Me "Hard Knock Life"; Theatrical and teaser trailers; DVD-ROM content: Revoice Studio - Use your voice to record dialogue in 12 hilarious scenes, exclusive access to online Infinifilm features, more

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Mike Myers	Austin Powers/Dr. Evil/Fat Bastard/Goldmember
Beyonce Knowles	Foxxy Cleopatra
Michael Caine	Nigel Powers
Seth Green	Scott Evil
Michael York	Basil Exposition
Verne Troyer	Mini-Me
Robert Wagner	Number Two
Mindy Sterling	Frau Farbissina
Fred Savage	Number Three
Aaron Himelstein	Young Austin
Josh Zuckerman	Young Dr. Evil
Diane Mizota	Fook Mi
Carrie Ann Inaba	Fook Yu
Evan Farmer	Young Number Two
Nobu Matsuhisa	Mr. Roboto
Tom Cruise	Austin in Movie
Gwyneth Paltrow	Dixie Normous
Kevin Spacey	Dr. Evil in Movie
Danny DeVito	Mini-Me in Movie
John Travolta	Goldmember in Movie
Britney Spears	Herself
Quincy Jones	Himself
Steven Spielberg	Himself
Nathan Lane	Mysterious Disco Man
Katie Couric	Prison Guard
Ozzy Osbourne	Himself,Herself,Himself,Herself
Eddie Adams	Young Basil
Rob Lowe	Intermediate Number Two
Neil Mullarkey	Physician
Eric Wizenried	Hanchman Sailor
Tiny Lister	Prisoner No.2
Nichole Hiltz	French Teacher
Jim Piddock	Headmaster
Esther Scott	World Organization Judge
Leyna Nguyen	Anchor Woman
Jeannette Charles	Queen of England
Brian Tee	Japanese Pedestrian
Masi Oka	Japanese Pedestrian
Kevin Cooney	General Clark
Clint Howard	Johnson
Michael McDonald	Royal Guard
Donna D'Errico	Melon Vendor
Fred Stoller	Melon Shopper
Brad Grunberg	Shirtless Fan 'A',Shirtless Fan 'T'
Ren Urano	Sumo Referee
Nate K. Kange	Sumo Wrestler
Kinga Philipps	Austin's Mother
Scott Aukerman	Young Nigel
John Donovan	Toothless Gardener
Masa Kanome	Fountain Guard
Hideo Kimura	Japanese Surveillance Guard
Hiroshi Otaguro	Japanese Surveillance Guard
Kevin Stea	'Austinpussy' AD/Dancer
Linda Kim	Geisha Secretary
Anna Marie Goddard	Henchwoman
Nina Kaczorowski	Henchwoman
Tammy Vanderpool	Henchwoman
Nikki Ziering	Henchwoman
Sybil Azur	Foxxy's Backup Dancer
Nicole Humphries	Foxxy's Backup Dancer
Susanna Hoffs	Jilian Shagwell
Stuart Johnson	Manny Stixsman
Matthew Sweet	Syd Belvedere
Christopher Ward	Trevor Aigberth
Patrice Fisher	Dancer
Faune A. Chambers	Dancer
R.J. Durrell	Dancer
Michelle Elkin	Dancer
Hunter Hamilton	Dancer,Dancer
Mark Meismer	Dancer
Ayesha Orance	Dancer
Liz Ramos	Dancer
Salvatore Vassallo	Dancer
Timothy G. Anderson	Dancer
Kelly Cooper	Dancer
Shaun Earl	Dancer
Michael Higgins	Dancer
Mandy Moore	Dancer
Nathan Prevost	Dancer
Shealan Spencer	Dancer
Becca Sweitzer	Dancer
Robert Vinson	Dancer
Amie Barsky	Roller Skater
Sharon Ferguson	Roller Skater
Angela Meryl	Roller Skater
Kimberlee Suerth	Roller Skater
Linda Chmiel	Roller Skater
Trey Knight	Roller Skater
Brian Richardson	Roller Skater
Lakisha Smith	Roller Skater
Burt Bacharach	Himself
George S. Clinton	Composer

Technical Credits

Michael McCullers

Mike Myers

Jay Roach	Director
Michael McCullers	Screenwriter
Mike Myers	Screenwriter,Producer
John Lyons	Producer
Eric McLeod	Producer
Demi Moore	Producer
Jennifer Todd	Producer,Producer
Richard Brener	Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich	Executive Producer
Jeanne McCarthy	Casting
Juel Bestrop	Casting
Jack Gill	Stunts
David D. Johnson	Special Effects
Mike Meinardus	Special Effects
Bill Burns	Sound Effects
Rick Canelli	Sound Effects
Robert Deschaine	Sound Effects
Kenneth McLaughlin	Sound/Sound Designer
Eric McLoed	Producer

Editorial Reviews

The most consistently funny of the Austin Powers films.