Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Year: 2002

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Jay Roach

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In this groovy adventure, International Man of Mystery Austin Powers teams up with the enigmatic Goldmember to thwart Dr. Evil's dastardly plan: abducting Austin's father, Nigel Powers, a legendary spy. Time-traveling through the decades, Austin reunites with his sassy ex-flame Foxxy Cleopatra and together they must outwit villains, navigate 1970s chic, and save the world from Dr. Evil's diabolical schemes.

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Timeline – Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
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1

Dr. Evil Reveals His Plan

In 2002, Dr. Evil unveils his latest scheme to his minions in a hidden lair behind the Hollywood sign. His plot involves traveling back to 1975 to resurrect Johan Van Der Smut, aka Goldmember, to harness a tractor beam named 'Preparation H' for his sinister purposes.

2002 Hollywood
2

Austin Powers Captures Dr. Evil

Just after Dr. Evil's plot revelation, Austin Powers and the British Secret Service infiltrate the lair and capture Dr. Evil. Austin is knighted for his bravery, but feels a sense of loss when his father, Nigel Powers, does not attend the ceremony.

2002 Dr. Evil's Lair
3

Clue from Nigel's Kidnapping

At a celebration party, Austin enjoys a performance by Ming Tea but receives distressing news from Basil Exposition. His father has been kidnapped, and a peculiar clue about his yacht crew having their genitalia painted gold leads him to suspect Dr. Evil's involvement.

2002 Celebration Party
4

Infiltrating Goldmember's Club

Determined to rescue his father, Austin visits a prison-bound Dr. Evil, who reveals Goldmember is behind Nigel's abduction. Austin travels back to 1975, where he infiltrates Goldmember's roller disco, Studio 69, and reunites with undercover agent Foxxy Cleopatra.

1975 Studio 69
5

Nigel is Kidnapped

Austin and Foxxy's efforts to rescue Nigel are thwarted when Goldmember captures him, dragging him back to 2002 through Dr. Evil's time machine. A gold-clad henchman is left behind to eliminate Austin, increasing the stakes of the rescue mission.

1975 Studio 69
6

Dr. Evil's Prison Riot

While Austin and Foxxy strategize, chaos unfolds in the present as Dr. Evil and Mini-Me orchestrate a prison escape. Their antics cause mayhem, allowing them to establish a new base of operations in a colossal submarine designed in Dr. Evil's likeness.

2002 Prison
7

Confrontation with Fat Bastard

Austin and Foxxy travel to Tokyo where they confront Fat Bastard, who has transformed into an enormous sumo wrestler. After a comical duel, Foxxy captures him, leading to the revelation of Mr. Roboto's involvement with Dr. Evil and Goldmember.

2002 Tokyo
8

Infiltrating Goldmember's Factory

Austin and Foxxy infiltrate a factory where Goldmember's car is being prepared with a command unit for the tractor beam. Despite their efforts to stop him, Goldmember escapes with the crucial device, thwarting Austin's chances of finding his father.

2002 Factory
9

Conflict with Nigel Powers

Tension escalates between Nigel and Austin as they argue over how to proceed with their mission. Simultaneously, Scott Evil's desperation for his father's approval leads him down a darker path, culminating in his plot involving sharks armed with laser beams.

2002 Submarine
10

Austin's Capture

Austin, Foxxy, and Mini-Me execute a daring infiltration of the submarine but Austin is ultimately captured. As Dr. Evil prepares to unleash his catastrophic weapon, Foxxy cleverly steals the key, allowing Austin to break free and confront his nemesis.

2002 Submarine
11

Revelation of Family Ties

In a shocking turn of events, Austin is confronted with a revelation from Nigel: he and Dr. Evil are actually brothers, separated at birth after an assassination attempt. This family reunion adds emotional depth to Austin's quest and motivates them to work together.

2002 Submarine
12

Thwarting the Meteor Impact

Together, Austin and Dr. Evil devise a plan to reverse the tractor beam's polarity to prevent a meteor from devastating Earth. They manage to disarm Goldmember and save the planet from impending doom, showcasing an unlikely alliance.

2002 Submarine
13

The Film Within a Film

As the adventure concludes, Goldmember humorously breaks the fourth wall, revealing that their escapades have been dramatized in a film by Steven Spielberg. This meta twist adds humor and charm, illustrating the franchise's comedic style.

2002 Hollywood Theater
14

Unexpected Encounter

As Austin and Foxxy exit the theater, they bump into Fat Bastard, who appears significantly slimmer after a new diet. This comic relief ties back to the earlier conflict and keeps the tone light-hearted as the story wraps up.

2002 Hollywood Theater
15

Scott Evil's Vow for Revenge

In a final scene back at Dr. Evil's lair, Scott Evil, now bald and imitating his father's mannerisms, vows to seek revenge on Austin. The dance he performs, reminiscent of Michael Jackson, adds a humorous yet ominous note, leaving the door open for future adventures.

2002 Dr. Evil's Lair

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