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Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor
You know, I had previously seen the trailer, and saw Mike Meyers as the Love Guru last night on American Idol.
After watching both performances, "Austin Powers it aint Baybeee! Actually it came across pretty lame, trying to recapture his Fame and intro new Catch Phrases like he did a decade ago. Myers even incudes his old buddy "Mini Me".
But to base the premise on his fave Toronto Leafs Hockey Team, well right there he gets a penalty for Bad "Acting " Conduct!
I can only guess why he made this movie is because someone drove up to his house with a tractor trailer full of money.
As for racist overtones, oh please get over it, it's comedy!
Sad to say, but after reading other posts, I think this Swami, may be heading straight to "Bollywood video".
The Love Guru stirs controversy: Is racial humour a relic of the past?Last Updated: Thursday, May 22, 2008 | 3:51 PM ET The Canadian PressMike Myers was a big fan of the buffoonish Insp. Clouseau of the Pink Panther films as a child, introduced to the rip-roaring but politically incorrect movies by his beloved father, a comedy junkie himself.
But is the brand of cultural humour that has infused the Toronto-born Myers's work — from the Austin Powers franchise to the upcoming The Love Guru — becoming a relic of the past?
The Love Guru, about a goofy Hindu self-help coach who tries to solve the marital woes of a Toronto Maple Leafs player.
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