WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
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There were some big surprises at the box office last week as the new romantic comedy Life as We Know It, which was supposed to debut at the top of the charts only took second place. Instead, David Fincher's The Social Network held strong and took the number one spot for a second week in a row. But this weekend the "Facebook Movie" had a tough time retaining its top position against two highly anticipated new movies, Red starring Bruce Willis, which is based on the popular comic book and Jackass 3D, the final film in the big screen trilogy based on the groundbreaking MTV reality series.
Debuting at number one this week is the third installment of the film adaptation of the popular MTV reality series Jackass, Jackass 3D. In the film, Johnny Knoxville (The Dukes of Hazzard) returns for more punishment along with his friends Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and Jason Acuña. The movie made $16,228 on each of its 3,081 screens for an opening weekend total of about $50 million. Considering that the movie only cost roughly $20 million to make, the filmmakers must be extremely pleased with an opening weekend profit of about $30 million.
Debuting at number two is the new action-comedy Red, which is based on the graphic novel by Warren Ellis and stars an all-star cast that includes Emmy winners Bruce Willis (Live Free or Die Hard) and Mary-Louise Parker (Red Dragon), Oscar winners Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight), Helen Mirren (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws) and Ernest Borgnine (Escape From New York), Oscar nominee John Malkovich (Jonah Hex), Karl Urban (Star Trek), Julian McMahon (Fantastic Four) and Brian Cox (X2: X-Men United). The movie made $6,912 on each of its 3,255 screens for an opening weekend total of about $22.5 million, as predicted, which is still short of earning back its $58 million production budget.
Slipping two places from last week to number three is the new film from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button director David Fincher called The Social Network. The movie, which is about the founding of Facebook stars a cast of excellent young actors that includes Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland), Andrew Garfield (Never Let Me Go), Rooney Mara (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Rashida Jones (I Love You, Man) and Justin Timberlake (Alpha Dog). While the movie dropped nearly 28.8% from last week, it was actually added on 97 screens and earned $3,835 on each of its 2,868, for a weekend total of $11 million. Now in just three weeks the movie has made $63.1 million, which earns back its entire $50 million production budget and then some.
Dropping one place from last week to number four is Walt Disney Pictures new sports film Secretariat, based on the true story of the triple-crown winning racehorse. The film stars Oscar nominees Diane Lane (Unfaithful), John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire) and James Cromwell (Babe), as well as Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck), Kevin Connolly (Entourage), Fred Dalton Thompson (Die Hard 2: Die Harder) and Scott Glenn (The Hunt for Red October). While the movie dropped nearly 25.1% from last week, it earned $3,093 on each of its 3,072, for a weekend total of $9.5 million. Now in just two weeks the movie has made only $27.5 million, which is still shy of earning back its entire $35 million production budget.
Finally, rounding off the top five this week and dropping three places from its debut last week is the new romantic comedy about parenting called Life as We Know It. The film stars Katherine Heigl (Killers), Josh Duhamel (When in Rome), Josh Lucas (Hulk), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) and Jean Smart (Garden State). While the movie dropped nearly 36.6% from last week, it earned $2,921 on each of its 3,150 for a weekend total of $9.2 million. Now in just two weeks the movie has made only $28.8 million, which is still shy of earning back its entire $38 million production budget.
Doing well in limited release this week in its debut is the new film from Oscar winning director Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino) called Hereafter, which stars Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity), Bryce Dallas Howard (Spider-Man 3) and Jay Mohr (Go). The movie debuted on only six screens and earned roughly $38,500 on each for a weekend total of $231,000.
Also doing well in its debut in limited release is the new drama Conviction directed by former actor Tony Goldwyn (The Last Samurai) and stars Sam Rockwell (Moon), Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby), Juliette Lewis (Old School), Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) and Peter Gallagher (American Beauty). The movie debuted on eleven screens and earned about $10,000 on each for a weekend total of $110,000.
Next week will see the opening of two highly anticipated new films in wide release and one in limited release.
First up is the sequel to last year's extremely popular psychological horror film, Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2 starring Katie Featherston.
Also opening in wide release next week after debuting in limited release this week is the new film from Oscar winning director Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino) called Hereafter. The film stars Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity), Bryce Dallas Howard (Spider-Man 3) and Jay Mohr (Go).
Finally, opening in limited release next week is the new drama from director John Wells (The West Wing) called The Company Men. The film stars an all-star cast which includes Oscar winners Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting), Chris Cooper (Adaptation), Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) and Tommy Lee Jones (The Fugitive), as well as Maria Bello, Rosemarie DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married), and Craig T. Nelson (Action Jackson). So please check back in seven days to see who comes out on top at the box office next week!
Jackass 3D was released October 15th, 2010 and stars Seann William Scott, Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Spike Jonze, Chris Pontius, Jason Acuña, Ryan Dunn. The film is directed by Jeff Tremaine.
Red was released October 15th, 2010 and stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Heidi von Palleske, Jefferson Brown, Karl Urban, Chris Owens, Rebecca Pidgeon, Morgan Freeman. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke.
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MovieWiz001
I still want to go see this movie! And y'all still haven't updated the box office charts yet.
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag
mikehd
Jackass was great we have'nt seen 50 million in a while
2 years agoby @mikehdFlag
DoubleR0522
WOW, GO JACKASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years agoby @doubler0522Flag
Diaigma
Ugh. Well, with this and Twilight, it's a fair indication of where our future is headed :P
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Justhim_sir
Wow ain't that a kick in the head, $50 mil.
2 years agoby @justhim-sirFlag
Spongebob_Boxofficepants
Jackass 3D,its one of the good and great 3D movies that is not animated (Avatar can be considered partially-animated).
2 years agoby @spongebob-boxofficepantsFlag
Flipsyde933
Definitely did not expect $50 mil. from this movie, but I guess putting stuff in 3d helps.
2 years agoby @flipsyde933Flag
Daveactor7
It was hilarious, but i dont consider it to be a movie. More like something that would be on tv. Red was great
2 years agoby @daveactor7Flag
Emmytt
wow! good work jackass
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
ed_wood
Way to go, it was hilarious.
2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
PUNISHER
BabyH its f*cking funny, get off your high horse and laugh a little.
2 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag
PUNISHER
Alright jackass! Thats so awesome!! F*cking hilarious movie.
2 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag
slysnide
Well they got "Red's" total right on, but wow, can't believe "J3D" made off with $50 mil.
2 years agoby @slysnideFlag
moviegeek
@babyH oh trust me, I agree. I think it's awesome that people watch this stuff on TV. For free entertainment, it's pretty darn funny. But to shell out $13.00 to see is remarkable.
@Dude People won't look at budget, they'll compare it to the $100 mil of the first. That's what I meant by flop. Yes, I know. It can't possibly fail with its minuscule budget, but still.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
thedude-abides
Call me crazy, call me what you will, but it's a sad day for American cinema when Jackass tops the boxoffice with over $50 million. $50 million isn't just a nice opening weekend; it's incredible. And what's more incredible, many, many movies - real movies - much better than this never come close to sniffing those kind of numbers, much less in 3 days of its release.
2 years agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
TheDude1
No it won't be a flop. The budget is only 2.5 million. Even with a 15 million dollar opening weekend it will still be a huge success. I am just saying it won't be as big as the first one. Kind of like a Blair Witch affect.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
moviegeek
Hmm.. You're pretty sure it's gonna flop, huh? lol.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
I think it will be about 15 million for its first weekend. Wouldn't be surprised if Jackass 3D stayed number one again.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
moviegeek
What's your prediction for the opening weekend?
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
I can't wait til this upcoming weekend when PA 2 falls big time from the first one. God I hated the first movie. It was so freakin terrible. I can't see anyone could have enjoyed that movie.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
moviegeek
Ehh... I still don't think it will pull in numbers higher than Paranormal 2. But I'll know better the week of.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
But they are selling this SAW as the last one and it is in 3D. A lot of fans will flock back to see it end and 3D horror movie are big right now. SAW 3D will make at least 30 million but judging from this movie older franchise can still have a big life with the help of 3D.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
moviegeek
No one cares about Saw anymore; it'll be lucky to break $25 million. If Paranormal 2 sucks terribly it'll bode well for Saw though.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
@moviegeek Yeah that's a good point there. But don't be surprised if SAW 3D in 2 weeks makes a push for a 50 million dollar weekend like Jackass 3D did. That would be something. Two movies in October making close to 50 million in one year.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
WiseGuy
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Seeing it next weekend, can't wait to laugh my ass off.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
moviegeek
And take away the 3D surcharge etc, etc. Stuffy analysists just don't want to admit how outrageous this is.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
TheDude1
@moviegeek That is a great point but I am not really hearing anyone talk about it. Maybe it is because if you adjust for inflation it is not the biggest opening in October.
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
The Soylent Green Monkey
O_o
Jesus Christ.
2 years agoby @soylentgreen2Flag
moviegeek
It should be noted that this is the largest October opening weekend of ALL TIME.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
moviegeek
Insane numbers. Just insane.
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