Weekend Box Office
1) High School Musical 3: Senior Year $42 million
2) Saw V $30.5 million
3) Max Payne $7.6 million
4) Beverly Hills Chihuahua $6.9 million
5) Pride and Glory $6.3 million
6) The Secret Life of Bees
7) W.
8) Eagle Eye
9) Body of Lies
10) Quarantine
It was a blood battle at the box office this weekend. The kids of High School Musical 3: Senior Year went toe-to-toe with the notorious Jigsaw killer in Saw V. It was the singing and dancing combination of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens that defeated and beat those gruesome traps, taking in $42 million for the top spot. Saw V didn't go down without a fight, though. Despite its run in second place, this fifth installment of the hugely popular horror franchise still managed to nab $30.5 million. That's about $1 million down from the last couple of sequels, but you can guess that those lost audience members got stuck taking their girlfriend or little sister to the above mentioned Disney juggernaught.
This weekend's only other new major release was Warner Brothers' Pride and Glory, which stars Colin Farrell and Edward Norton. The police drama dropped itself off in fifth place, taking in the small sum of $6.3 million. The film with the highest per screen average was Clint Eastwood's drama The Changeling. Starring Angelina Jolie, the film grabbed $502,000 playing on just 15 screens.
A few other small releases did quite well for themselves this weekend. The Logo Series big screen adaptation Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom drew in $32,200 from just five screens, giving it the second highest per screen average of the weekend. And Charlie Kaufman's strange horror drama Synecdoche, New York came in with the third highest per screen average, delivering $19,222 worth of ticket sales on nine screens. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D was re-released on 284 screens and brought in $372,000. While the Anne Hathaway drama Passengers found enough people willing to give it a look for $185,00 on 125 screens.
Look for the kids of High School Musical 3: Senior Year to stay ahead of the pack next week when their only real competition is the raunchy Kevin Smith comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr.. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega.
Saw V was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Julie Benz, Meagan Good, Mark Rolston, Carlo Rota. The film is directed by David Hackl.
Max Payne was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Chris O'Donnell, Donal Logue, Amaury Nolasco, Kate Burton. The film is directed by John Moore.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua was released October 3rd, 2008 and stars Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis, José María Yazpik, Maury Sterling, Jesús Ochoa, Eugenio Derbez, Omar Leyva. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell.
Pride and Glory was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich, Jennifer Ehle, John Ortiz, Frank Grillo, Shea Whigham. The film is directed by Gavin O'Connor.
The Secret Life of Bees was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany, Hilarie Burton, Tristan Wilds. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
W. was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Josh Brolin, Colin Hanks, Toby Jones, Dennis Boutsikaris, Jeffrey Wright, Thandie Newton, Scott Glenn, Richard Dreyfuss. The film is directed by Oliver Stone.
Eagle Eye was released September 26th, 2008 and stars Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Embry, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Azizi. The film is directed by D.J. Caruso.
Body of Lies was released October 10th, 2008 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Oscar Isaac, Ali Suliman, Alon Aboutboul, Vince Colosimo. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.
Quarantine was released October 10th, 2008 and stars Jennifer Carpenter, Steve Harris, Jay Hernandez, Johnathon Schaech, Columbus Short, Andrew Fiscella, Rade Serbedzija, Greg Germann. The film is directed by John Erick Dowdle.
Changeling was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Angelina Jolie, Gattlin Griffith, Michelle Gunn, Michael Kelly, Jan Devereaux, Erica Grant, Antonia Bennett, Kerri Randles. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood.
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Moviemaster75
hahahahaha Stallion is a f*ggoty sh*t ass c*ck vagina lolol hahaha
4 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag
Vamp
Hahahahahahahahahahaha..... ahaha...aha....ha....ha..... shut the f*ck up, Stallion.
4 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Stallion889
HA BOTTOM LINE IS VALKYRIE IS A PIECE OF SH*T AND MASTERBATES TO THE MOVIES WHILE HIS MOTHER SITS ON HIS FACE!! HAHAHAHAH
4 years agoby @stallion889Flag
Moviemaster75
So bottom line, the HSM movies can go to hell.
Sorry Vamp
4 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag
Vamp
HEY! I'm actually wanting to see this really bad.
4 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
T.Clark
@ Crypt: Homosexuals, teenage girls who drag their boyfriends to the theater, and elementary students...that's how.
Also, rape, bestiality, murder, child pornography, incest, religious wars, drug overdose, Sarah Palin, etc...that's what makes this a sick world. HSM3 getting #1 just makes it a way-too-easily-entertained world.
4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
The CryptKeeper
ALSO, how did this get #1 when it seems as if everyone here agrees that this movie shouldn't even be on the top 10.
4 years agoby @catwomanFlag
The CryptKeeper
This is a sick world we are living in. I'd see any movie on that list, before I see High School Musical 3. Yes, that's including that retarded Chihuahua thing.
4 years agoby @catwomanFlag
Structure (ONSTRA)
no no nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
My life is ruined.
4 years agoby @gaj1992Flag
Moviemaster75
HSM can go to hell
4 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag
T.Clark
I don't think it'll make that much, fallen
4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Everyone knew this would happen but people want something to talk about and keep their lives busy, so they argue pointlessly, about something they can't change, no offense. So seriously chill. But while we're on the subject, and since this is a box office thread, I bet 007 will make at least 95 to 105 mill in the first weekend. Hopefully cuz we all know it would deserve it. lol.
4 years agoby @narratorFlag
Phatlightning
why so defensive JR? Geez man, did someone piss on your corn flakes this morning? It's just a movie, if you like it you like it, if you don't you don't. No need to get so personal over it.
4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
JR
im just pissed at gay teacher boy...yeah he is gay he admitted it once! and i realy dont care i dont call 42 mill a beatdown!
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
Moviemaster75
if i go to hell... i'll bring ALL THE HSM MOVIES WITH ME!!!!! LMAO
4 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag
Chad Vital
I have standards man sorry. God forbid.
The only movie that was "good" that had singing and dancing was Grease. Not even Sweeney Todd was that appealing. And it was violent as f*ck.
4 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Diaigma
Oh yeah...and I'm still saving my money for 007.
4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Diaigma
Dude...me too Zynthos!
Well...It's being reviewed by an editor right now. Gotta wait a couple months for a response.
4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Zynthos
actually chad i was referring to your comment: "So if YOU want to make yourself stupidier by watching something that excites 8 year olds, then be my guest. It's your brain after all. "
Why would a musical make me dumber? Seriously. I mentioned Harold and Kumar 2 because it WAS a movie that I felt dumber after watching(as in it was a sh*t movie, not 8 year olds are going to watch it. dur.) BTW I listen to bands. It just seems that you have something against singing and dancing, and that to me is not enough of a reason to condemn a movie. Of course if you just said "I don't want to see that movie" other people would understand that you simply don't want to see it.
Also I didn't say I disliked the Saw movies, I said they have run their course. I am kinda tired of "let's play a game" a million times over. Therefore I don't want to see any more Saw movies. At least anytime soon.
As for your plot comment I'll have you know that I have a book actually being considered to be published. I have a meeting in two weeks to hear their response.
4 years agoby @heir-of-isildur0Flag
Moviemaniack1993
Wow VIS, I totally agreed with EVERYTHING you just said. I think this is the first time I have read one of your comments and actually really appreciated it. Well said.
4 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag
T.Clark
While I don't particularly care for moviemaniak's firm belief in that box office makes movies, he is right in the fact that Saw V will never beat HSM3 in box office total. That's just you in denial, JR. Here's a helpful tip: just because the movie didn't beat HSM3 as far as money goes, you can still live with the fact that you like the movie better, regardless, and, while I hate to say it, the same would go for maniak if HSM3 actually made the #2 spot. Also, Maniak saying the third is the best in the series isn't him being a "dorky dumbass critic." It's him being one of the few fans of the franchise on this site.
"so if your so into it then why dont you joined the gang and take photos of your girlfriend naked and post it online and the news, so parents wont take there kids to go see a slut in a kids movie." That was in reference to Vannessa Hudgens's nude photos, am I right? The fact is, most celebrities do stupid things but the only reason u brought that up is cuz it's HSM. If the guy who's playing Jason in the next friday the 13th hypothetically posted nude photos of his girlfriend online, I think you'd still see the movie, right jr?...Right. And who doesn't want to see her naked?...oh, well besides maniak, who is openly gay, so that comment is double dumb based on the fact maniak wouldn't have a girlfriend to post nude photos of...
All of this doesn't take away from the fact that HSM3 pails in comparison to Saw as far as story goes(which is what REALLY makes a GOOD FILM, not box office). Sure, HSM3 is a musical made for the teenie boppers(i know, i know, i'm 15, but I try to separate myself from the crowd), so it's not gonna be based too much on story, but that just means it belongs on TV or direct-to-DVD, not in theaters so it can steal unnoticing kids' allowance
I'm in a reasoning mood today, anyone else notice?...
4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Moviemaniack1993
Wow. Your maturity is shown through your postings. I seriously wish all people like you should have to have a license to be able to do certain things, like post online. But still, you have proven nothing. You still know nothing about how the box office works.
4 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag
JR
also...lol
you liked saw 1...but not the rest? and yet you seem to rant on about hsm3 a lot more than anything even transformers. so clearly you just want attention cause you have no friends!
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
JR
RottenTomatoes? who cares about them....jesus your a retard!
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
JR
and hsm3 is the best one? lmao! yeah to some dorky dumbass critics wanting adutls to waste there money. when they can wait for the dvd limbo!
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
JR
ps: saw 4 made 30 mill over the weekend.
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
JR
ha. yeah you said the other day it was 80 mil word wide? and its tuesday! ha..lmao! raley pepole go see a movie like that more than once saw will get more i know. your just a gay homo wanting a fight over something stupid and pointless if and thats a BIG IF! saw loses t will be barley. and honesly who gives a sh*t/ are you like so happy? did you win anything? other than getting more pepole pissed off at your stupid rant about hsm3? when nobody on here care? ha you need to take a smart pill. only reason crtitcs gave it a good rating is cause there tired of saw. but were NOT! SO JUST SHUT UP AND GO MASTURBATE TO HSM3 YOU F*CKTARD REJECT! and wow saw got a low rating.....like who didnt know that was gonna happen! most horror films get a low rating idiot! except old ones. and you know saw 4 made over 90 mill? so what make you think saw 5 isnt gonna make 80 mill? its not even a week dumbass. my theater had saw 5 on 3 screens! and its a big theater and you know what, saw 5 sold out on the first show!
4 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
Moviemaniack1993
Phatlightning, RottenTomatoes averages ALL the critics scores from across the country and such. Obviously, since it is the ONLY movie even worthy of the "Fresh" rating in the top ten, critics, as well as the movie going public, enjoyed the film. You know you are fighting an uphill battle here trying to bring the movie down from its pedestal, but it deserves the top spot more so than the 13% rating Saw V got. I am DONE with the Saw franchise. It has just gotten beyond ridiculous at this point. The only good one was the first one.
4 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag
Phatlightning
Moviemaniac.. rottentomatoes isnt god. It's just someone ELSES opinion. Stop referencing the site like its the say all know all of movies.
And Chad, I thought I read that they are making a Saw VI and VII?
4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
Moviemaniack1993
Wow Tenacious. You must really know zip about the box office. If you seriously think Saw V will make more money than HSM3, you sir are in for a shock. HSM3 has already made $82 million worldwide and there is NO WAY Saw V will match that EVER. Like have already posted, more than once, this movie is not only attracting children. Half of the audience is comprised of teens, who are likely old enough to see Saw V if they choose to. They just didnt. And here's the BEST part. You said Saw V is better than HSM3. Well click on over to RottenTomatoes my friend, out of all the top 10 movies, HSM3 is the ONLY fresh one. Ha.
4 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag