🗳️ Poll: Austin Powers

Agreed. There's no direct option for this, but imho the most authentic way is always to watch the movies in order of release, because they're all reacting to and influencing each other in different ways.

Andy Raffle

Sorry 😊

Lee Pitman

dang you. now I have to watch cannon ball run now

zynjams

great catch. Roger Moore plays himself acting like James Bond. very funny

zynjams

Super conflicted about this question as I am *so excited* for you to get to the Craigs (I was in my early teens when Brosnan took over, but Craig is my favourite if I'm honest) - but several people have made the excellent point that Austin Powers satirises everything from Brosnan back, so it does make sense to watch those before going on. The Craig Bonds also largely have an over-arching plotline unlike the others, so it also makes sense to park Bond after you've done the Brosnans, rather than watch a Craig or two and then take a break. Seriously though, I'm setting my alarm for your Youtube Premiere of Casino Royale!

Tim Christensen

You might enjoy Roger Moore in The Cannonball Run (1981)

Lee Pitman

What’s Up Tiger Lily? is comedy gold!

David Olden

I would for sure watch "Our Man Flint" as well as at least one Matt Helm film to get the most from Austin Powers. "The Wrecking Crew" would be my choice as it is one of the best in the series and features Sharon Tate which would aid your enjoyment of Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" when you get to it.

It also occurs to me you may or may not want to watch the Matt Helm, Derek Flint, and Dr Goldfoot spy movies before Austin Powers. They're not as necessary as the James Bond movies but they also are referenced across the Austin Powers trilogy.

Jeb Manning

I’d definitely watch the first Austin Powers. I’m indifferent to the full trilogy. I wouldn’t worry about order that much: jumping back and forth between them seems fine. I watch all your vids, so I’m a captive audience to your decision. 😄

Max du Coudray

Yes! Super Bond! 😁

Mr. Writhms

Honestly I don't think the Austin Powers movies references anything past the Roger Moore era. The bulk of the references are from the Connery era films.

Vwlss Nvwls

Austin Powers had a pretty big influence on the direction that Bond films took after Brosnan, so watching before Craig makes sense.

ArsTropica

OMG! I would LOVVVVE that!!

Jen M

Wait for the Henry Cavill Bond movies. Just kidding. 😁 There is talk of him possibly being the next Bond.

Mr. Writhms

Also recommend "What's Up Tiger Lily?" (1966). A Japanese spy film with dubbed over American voices performing an entirely different plot.

To Wa

I really like the first AP, it's a love letter to the movies and TV Mike Myers used to watch with his dad, but clever enough that you can watch it without knowing the references. Of course knowing old Bond gives you a genius bonus. Definitely do this before Craig, because this is what made it impossible for Bond to be camp any more, and why they went in a completely different direction with Craig. And one of these days check out Our Man Flint, the OG takeoff of Bond - it's a big influence on Austin Powers, and you would love it.

Jon Anderson

Definitely recommend Austin Powers sooner rather than later. The reason is because Austin Powers is stuffed with old Bond references, and the longer you wait the more likely you'll miss those!

SuicuneSol

wohoo! I love how this is turning out... 🤸‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 👩‍🏭

Em McG