Austin Powers in Goldmember

In the third installment of the Austin Powers series, the swinging secret agent must travel back to 1975 to save his father and stop the villainous Goldmember from executing a plan to enslave the world. Austin teams up with the feisty Foxxy Cleopatra to thwart Goldmember's schemes, which involve a giant tractor beam aimed at conquering Earth. Along the way, he confronts old foes and grapples with the revelation of his father's involvement in his past.

Austin Powers in Goldmember received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the humor repetitive and uninspired compared to its predecessors. While it was a box office success, audiences also expressed a decline in comedic quality, though some appreciated the continued callbacks and Mike Myers's performance. The film is often cited as a weaker entry in the trilogy.

• Relies too heavily on repetitive gags and predictable humor.
• While Mike Myers's performance is energetic, the film lacks the freshness of earlier installments.
• A generally disappointing conclusion to the trilogy, with a plot that feels overly convoluted.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a mixed bag, with many enjoying the returning characters and Mike Myers's commitment to the role. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the humor had become stale and the plot less engaging than previous movies in the series. Some appreciated the musical numbers and the introduction of new characters.

Nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. Won an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for Mike Myers.

The distinctive golden bikini worn by Beyoncé Knowles as Foxxy Cleopatra was made from actual 24-karat gold foil.