Here’s how we know “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” became a classic: Phrases like “Groovy, baby” and “shagadelic” now feel more like products of the ‘90s than the ‘60s. But Mike Myers’ swinging vocabulary represents just part of what makes the hit 1997 comedy iconic. Here, we’ve ranked 20 of the best moments from the movie in honor of its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, May 2.
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20. “Not a good time to lose one’s head.” –
If getting decapitated by mutated sea bass wasn’t absurd enough, Myers tries out four different tough-guy lines that make this scene a pitch perfect parody.