Grossing $55 million in its opening weekend and knocking Star Wars out of the top spot in the process, the Austin Powers sequel is a certified sensation. Why is the film so popular?

Grossing $55 million in its opening weekend and knocking Star Wars out of the top spot in the process, the Austin Powers sequel is a certified sensation. Why is the film so popular?

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