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Box Office Weekend Estimates Ending 3/16
(per boxofficemojo.com )
1.Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who!
Weekend Gross --$45,100,000
Year to Date Gross --$45,100,000
Rated G -- 88 minutes
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Who's in it:
Jim Carrey - voice (Number 23, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Grinch)
Steve Carrell - voice(Dan in Real Life, The Office)
Carol Burnett - voice
What's it about: Animated feature based on Dr. Seuss' classic tale, Horton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe it exists.
Thoughts, Buzz:losangelestimes
2. 10,000 B.C
Weekend Gross --$16,415,000
Year to Date Gross -- $61,219,000
Rated PG-13 -- 109 minutes
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Who's in it:
Steven Strait (Undiscovered, Sky High)
Camilla Belle (When a Stranger Calls, The Ballad of Jack and Rose)
Cliff Curtis
(Live Free or Die Hard, Fracture)
What's it about: Prehistoric epic about a young mammoth hunter protecting his tribe.
Thoughts, Buzz: reel.com
3. Never Back Down
Weekend Gross --$8,610,000
Year to Date Gross --$8,610,000
Rated PG-13 -- 110 minutes
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Who's in it:
Sean Faris(Yours, Mine and Ours, Sleepover)
Cam Gigandet (The O.C.)
Djimon Hounsou (Eragon, Blood Diamond)
What's it about: A rebellious teen enters a new high school and discovers an underground fight club which he trains and participates in.
Thoughts, Buzz: eyeweekly
4. College Road Trip
Weekend Gross -- $7,893,000
Year to Date Gross -- $24,286,000
Rated G -- 83 minutes
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Who's in it:
Martin Lawrence (Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Big Momma's House)
Raven Symone
(That's So Raven, The Princess Diaries 2)
Brenda Song (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Like Mike)
What's it about: When a high school student (Raven) wants to travel around the country looking at colleges, her overprotective father decides he needs to accompany her.
Thoughts, Buzz: film.com
5.Vantage Point
Weekend Gross -- $5, 400,000
Year to Date Gross -- $59,200,000
Rated PG-13 -- 90 minutes
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Who's in it:
Dennis Quaid (Yours, Mine and Ours. In Good Company)
William Hurt (Into the Wild, A History of Violence)
Matthew Fox (We are Marshall, Lost)
Forest Whitaker(The Great Debaters, The Last King of Scotland)
Edgar Ramirez (The Bourne Ultimatum, Domino)
What's it about:The assassination of the President seen by 6 different character's perspectives.
Thoughts, Buzz: Really ambitious movie, some great action but the rewind style starts to wear thin after the third or fourth time.
6. The Bank Job
Weekend Gross -- $4,910,000
Year to Date Gross -- $13,113,000
Rated R -- 110 minutes
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Who's in it:
Jason Statham (Crank, In the Name of the King)
Saffron Burrows (Reign Over Me, Troy)
What's it about: Based on a real robbery in 1971. The biggest robbery in British history in which no arrests were ever made and no money was ever recovered.
Thoughts, Buzz: Engaging cops and robbers story with a lot of twists and turns. variety.com
7. Doomsday
Weekend Gross --$4,743,000
Year to Date Gross --$4,743,000
Rated R -- 105 minutes
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Who's in it:
Rhonda Mitra(Shooter, The Number 23)
Bob Hoskins (Hollywoodland, Stay)
Malcolm McDowell (Entourage, A Clockwork Orange)
What's it about: A futuristic action thriller where a team of people work to prevent a disaster threatening the future of the human race.
Thoughts, Buzz:moviecynics
8. Semi-Pro
Weekend Gross -- $3,000,000
Year to Date Gross -- $29,846,000
Rated R -- 90 minutes
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Who's in it:
Will Ferrell (Blades of Glory, Stranger than Fiction, Elf)
Woody Harrelson (No Time for Old Men, A Scanner Darkly)
Andre Benjamin (Idlewild, Four Brothers)
What's it about: Jackie Moon (Ferrell), a former NBA benchwarmer comes back home to Flint, MI and is convinced he can coach the Flint Tropics to win the biggest game of the year.
Thoughts, Buzz: A comedy with Will Ferrell ? Hmmm, we think there will be laughs and big box office.
9. The Other Boleyn Girl
Weekend Gross --$2,900,000
Year to Date Gross --$19,171,000
Rated PG-13 -- 114 minutes
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Who's in it:
Natalie Portman (V is for Vendetta, Garden State)
Scarlett Johansson (The Nanny Diaries, Matchpoint)
Eric Bana (Munich, Troy, upcoming Time Traveler's Wife)
Jim Sturgess
(Across the Universe, upcoming 21)
What's it about: The two Boleyn sisters compete for King Henry VIII's affections.
Thoughts, Buzz: We've been waiting for awhile for this one. If you liked the book, good chance you'll enjoy the movie. Plus, how can one resist watching Eric Bana.
10. The Spiderwick Chronicles
Weekend Gross --$2,390,000
Year to Date Gross --$65,430,000
Rated PG -- 97 minutes
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Who's in it:
Freddie Highmore(August Rush, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Sarah Bolger (In America, Alex Rider)
Mary Louise Parker(The Assassination of Jesse James, Weeds)
David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum, We Are Marshall)
Andrew McCarthy (Lipstick Jungle, Pretty in Pink)
What's it about: When the Graces move into the rundown Spiderwick Estate, they find they've entered an alternate world of fairies and creatures.
Thoughts, Buzz: Based on a well known series of books. This is fun, family entertainment. Rated PG but a bit scary for the wee ones.
11. Jumper
Weekend Gross --$2,135,000
Year to Date Gross --$75,767,000
Rated PG-13 -- 90 minutes
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Who's in it:
Hayden Christensen (Awake, Star Wars I, II & III)
Rachel Bilson (The Last Kiss, The O.C.)
Samuel L. Jackson (Home of the Brave, Snakes On a Plane)
Jamie Bell (King Kong, Billy Elliot)
What's it about: David Rice (Christensen) has the ability to teleport. He finds himself in the middle of a war that has lasted for thousands of year between teleporters and those trying to kill them.
Thoughts, Buzz: Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs Smith, The Bourne Identity) directed but it's getting blasted by the reviewers.
12. Mrs. Pettigrew Lives For A Day
Weekend Gross -- $1,950,000
Year to Date Gross -- $5,309,000
Rated PG-13 -- 92 minutes
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Who's in it:
Frances McDormand (North Country, Friends with Money, Fargo)
Amy Adams (Enchanted, Charlie Wilson's War)
Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies, A Solider's Girl)
Ciaran Hinds
(There Will Be Blood, Rome)
What's it about: Mrs. Pettigrew,(McDormand) an out of work governess finds herself stepping into a world of glamour and socialite's for a day when she becomes an American actress' social secretary.
Thoughts, Buzz: Really Wonderful cast and a feel good movie. Fun and romantic for adults, but not enough happening for kids. filmcritic.com
13. Fool's Gold
Weekend Gross --$1,715,000
Year to Date Gross --$65,384,000
Rated PG-13 -- 110 minutes
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Who's in it:
Matthew McConaughey( We are Marshall, Failure to Launch)
Kate Hudson (You, Me and Dupree, The Skeleton Key)
Donald Sutherland (Dirty Sexy Money)
Ray Winstone (Beowulf, The Departed)
What's it about: An estranged couple (McConaughey, Hudson) are thrown back together when one of them finds a new clue to the whereabouts of a treasure they had been pursuing.
Thoughts, Buzz: It's pretty standard fare but McConaughey and Hudson together again (How to Lose a Guy in 10 days) make it watchable.
14. Step Up 2 the Streets
Weekend Gross --$1,502,000
Year to Date Gross --$55,429,000
Rated PG-13 -- 98 minutes
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Who's in it:
Briana Evigan (First major role also Greg Evigan's daughter)
Robert Hoffman (She's the Man, Vanished)
What's it about: Andie (Evigan) is from a lower class background and desperate to fit in at the elite Maryland School of the Arts. She gets involved in a dirty dancing competition with hottie dancer Chase (Hoffman).
Thoughts, Buzz: Street dancing with young romance. Contemporary fairytale. We love this type of movie!
15. Juno
Weekend Gross -- $1,220,000
Year to Date Gross -- $139,832,000
Rated PG-13 - 91 minutes
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Who’s in it:
Ellen Page (Hard Candy, X-men 2)
Michael Cera(Superbad, Arrested Development)
Jennifer Garner(Catch and Release, Alias)
Jason Bateman(Mr. Magorium's.., Arrested Development)
J.K. Simmons (Spiderman 3, 2, 1)
Allison Janney(Hairspray)
What’s it about: Ellen Page plays Juno, a quick talking, independent, pregnant 16 year old must make a decision for her future while staying true to herself.
Thoughts, Buzz: It's funny, it's smart and you can't help but be charmed by Juno. Fine for 13 and up. Good movie to start the dialogue about teen pregnancy with your kids.
Also Playing -- Family Fun
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert
Rated G -- 74 minutes
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Who's in it:
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)
What's it about: Concert footage of the real singer Miley Cyrus as herself and as her television personality Hannah Montana.
Thoughts, Buzz: Hannah Montana is the 'it' girl of the teens and the many that didn't get a chance to see her in the flesh in concert will be very happy with this film.
Also Playing --Older kids and up
Penelope
Rated PG - 89 minutes
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Who's in it:
Christina Ricci (Black Snake Moan, upcoming Speedracer)
Reese Witherspoon (Just My Luck, Sweet Home Alabama)
James McAvoy (Atonement, The Last King of Scotland)
What's it about: A romantic comedy about a aristocratic young girl afflicted with a secret curse that can only be broken when she is loved by one of her own kind.
Thoughts, Buzz: A strong cast and entertaining for anyone who likes a romantic fairytale.
Definitely, Maybe
Rated PG-13 -- 105 minutes
Who's in it:
Ryan Reynolds (Just Friends, Waiting...)
Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, No Reservations)
Rachel Weisz (Fred Claus, The Constant Gardener)
Isla Fisher (Hot Rod, The Wedding Crashers)
Elizabeth Banks (Slither, Seabiscuit)
What's it about: Will Hayes (Reynolds) tries to explain his past romances to his 10 year old daughter specifically about three women in his life. She has to solve the puzzle of who became his wife, and her mother.
Thoughts, Buzz: The trailers made it look a bit too sappy but it manages to have heart and a bit of depth.
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Rated PG-13 -- 114 minutes
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Who's in it:
Martin Lawrence (Wild Hogs, Big Momma's House)
Cedric the Entertainer(The Honeymooners, Man of the House)
Mo'Nique ( Phat Girlzl, Domino)
Joy Bryant
(Bobby, Get Rich or Die Tryin')
What's it about: A successful Los Angeles talk show host (Lawrence) goes home to the South after 8 years to celebrate parents anniversary.
Thoughts, Buzz: Fun but not great, with all this comedic talent it could have been better.
Be Kind Rewind
Rated PG-13 -- 101 minutes
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Who's in it:
Jack Black (The Holiday, Nacho Libre, King Kong)
Mos Def (16 Blocks, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Danny Glover(Shooter, Brothers and Sisters)
What's it about: After accidently de-magnitizes all the movies in the video store his friend works in, they, set out to make their own versions of the movies which become heavily in demand.
Thoughts, Buzz: Whimiscal yet silly.
The Bucket List
Rated PG-13 - 97 minutes
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Who’s in it:
Jack Nicholson (The Departed, Something's Gotta to Give)
Morgan Freeman (Feast of Love, Million Dollar Baby)
What’s it about: Two cancer patients hit the road to take care of a ‘list’ of things they’ve always wanted to do before they kick the bucket.
Thoughts, Buzz: Academy Awards winners, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman work really well together, all crotchety and sensitive.
27 Dresses
Rated PG - 107 minutes
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Who's in in:
Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up, Grey's Anatomy)
James Marstens (Enchanted, Hairspray, X men)
Ed Burns (One Missed Call, The River King)
Malin Akerman (The Heartbreak Kid, The Comeback)
Judy Greer (13 Going on 30, Love Monkey )
What's it about: Always a bridesmaid (27 times) never a bride. Kate (Heigl) stands by as her sister (Ackerman) comes back in town and swoops in and secures the affection of Kate's boss, who also happens to be the man Kate's secretly in love with. Things get a little testy when Kate agrees to prepare her sisters wedding.
Thoughts, Buzz : It's light and breezy.. A bit predictable but you can't help be charmed and grateful that James Marstens finally gets to really shine.
The Eye
Rated PG-13 - 97 minutes
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Who's in in:
Jessica Alba (Awake, Good Luck Chuck, Fantastic Four)
Alessandro Nivola (Grace is Gone, Laurel Canyon, Face off)
Parker Posey(Superman Returns, For Your Consideration)
What's it about:. Alba plays Sydney, a concert violinist blind since childhood who regains her vision thanks to a double cornea transplant. However her new eyes come with a price - she sees visions of death.0
Thoughts, Buzz: It's a remake of the Hong Kong film Jian Gui, which came out in 2002. As much as we like Jessica Alba and hope that her star will keep rising (in comedies), this flick doesn't showcase her well.
Rambo
Rated R - 93 minutes.
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Who's in in:
Sylvester Stallone (First Blood, Rocky)
Julie Benz
(Dexter, Angel, Jawbreakers)
Paul Schulze (Zodiac)
Matthew Marsden (Resident Evil, Anacondas)
What's it about: When a group of missionaries disappear in Thailand, Rambo must run a rescue mission.
Thoughts, Buzz : Tons of action, Rambo fans will not be disappointed.
Meet the Spartans
Rated PG-13 - 84 minutes
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Who's in in:
Carmen Electra (Epic Movie, Date Movie)
Sean Maquire (The Class, Eve)
Kevin Sorbo
(Hercules, The O.C)
What's it about: Parody of 300 from the producers of Date Movie and Scary Movie.
Thoughts, Buzz : Not a big hit with the critics but a good take at the box office for opening weekend must mean the teens don't mind.
The Great Debaters
Rated PG-13 - 123 mins
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Who’s in it:
Denzel Washington (American Gangster, Training Day)
Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland)
Kimberly Elise
(Pride, Close to Home)
What’s it about: Inspired by a true story of an determined and tempermental coach who motivates the African Amercian debate team of a small East Texas college to give the Harvard team a run for it's money in the 1930’s in Texas.
Thoughts and Buzz: Denzel Washington directs and stars. Between this movie and American Gangster, Mr. Washington should be getting serious Oscar attention this year.
National Treasure - The Book of Secrets
Weekend gross -- $2,202,000
Year to date gross -- $212,804,000
Rated PG –124 minutes
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Who’s in it:
Nicholas Cage (National Treasure, Matchstick Man, World Trade Center)
Diane Kruger (National Treasure, Troy)
Justin Bartha (National Treasure, Failure to Launch)
Jon Voight (National Treasure, Transformers, Holes)
Helen Mirren (The Queen)
What’s it about: The sequel to the blockbuster National Treasure, Nicolas Cage returns as artifact hunter and archaeologist, Ben Franklin Gates. This time he's determined to clear his family's name from their implication in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Thoughts, Buzz: The first one was a blast and the second one doesn't disappoint. Throughly entertaining watching the puzzle unfold.
Also Playing --More Adult Fare
No Country For Old Men
Rated R - 122 minutes
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Who's in in:
Javier Bardam(The Sea Inside, Collateral, The Dancer Upstairs)
Josh Brolin (American Gangster, In the Valley of Elah)
Tommy Lee Jones (In the Valley of Elah, Men in Black)
Woody Harrelson (North Country, A Praire Home Companion)
What's it about: A hunter(Brolin) stumbles onto the aftermath of a drug deal gone bad where he discovers a suitcase full of almost 2 million dollars. He soon finds it won't be easy to keep.
Thoughts, Buzz: If you don't mind the violence then you'll find a really exceptional movie. Suspenseful, modern day western with impressive performances all around.
There Will Be Blood
Rated R
- 158 minutes
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Who’s in it:
Daniel Day- Lewis(The Ballad of Jack and Rose, Gangs of New York)
Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine, Fast Food Nation)
What’s it about: Set at the turn of the century, it's a story about greed and the oil business.
Thoughts, Buzz: Always a phenomenal actor, Daniel Day-Lewis' Oscar winning performance is riveting.
Atonement
Rated R - 123 minutes
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Who’s in it:
Keira Knightly (Pirates of the Caribean, Pride and Prejudice)
James McAvoy (Becoming Jane, The Last King of Scotland)
Romola Garai (Amazing Grace, Vanity Fair)
Saoirse Ronan (The upcoming, "Lovely Bones")
What’s it about: Based on Ian McEwan's brillantly entralling best selling novel, the movie spans decades as it follows the repercussions and redemption of a younger sister's jealous accusations.
Thoughts, Buzz: Oh how we love to be swept away by a good period piece with Brits. romance, estrangement, beautiful cinematography, the lovely Kiera Knightly, the on the road to stardom, James McAvoy. the list goes on......you don't have to twist our arm for this one. It's a movie that resonates even a few days later. *** Winner- Best Picture - Drama - Golden Globe
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