Weekend Box Office
1) Max Payne $18 million
2) Beverly Hills Chihuahua $11.2 million
3) The Secret Life of Bees $11 million
4) W. $10.5 million
5) Eagle Eye $7 million
6) Body of Lies $6.8 million
7) Quarantine $6.3 million
8) Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist $3.9 million
9) Sex Drive $3.5 million
10) Nights in Rodanthe $2.6 million
With so many films hitting the marketplace this weekend, a true box office winner was anybody's guess. Well, it looks like the gamers triumphed as they came out in small droves to support the Mark Walberg shoot-em-up Max Payne. This exciting video game adaptation, which was directed by John Moore, racked up $18 million for first place.
In a surprising turn of events, it was Disney's Beverly Hills Chihuahua that picked up the slack in second place. The talking pooch picture managed to outpace several other high profile projects this weekend, nabbing another $11 million in its third week at bat. That brings its cumulative tally to $69 million. With this kind of staying power, it should top out at $100 million easily by mid-November.
The third and forth place spots belonged to two other newcomers this week. Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning brought their latest drama The Secret Life of Bees in with $11 million for the bronze. And Oliver Stone's seemingly anticipated biopic W. underperformed in fourth with a less than triumphant $10.5 million. George W. Bush is probably grinning about the whole thing right now.
Sex Drive, this week's only other major release, didn't quite attract the teens it was hoping for. Despite it being one of the funniest films of the year, it quickly flopped itself into the number nine position with a mere $3.5 million. Just barely enough to beat out the weepy romance Nights in Rodanthe, which has become a modest hit with a cumulative gross of $36 million after 4 weeks in release.
Next week continues to be a guessing game for box office pundits across the country. A plethora of films are being released, and all of them will attract a slightly different audience. First up, we have the horror workhorse Saw V, but will Jigsaw be any match against the kids of High School Musical 3: Senior Year? And then there is Clint Eastwood's heavy drama The Changeling, along with Collin Farrell ironing babies in Pride and Glory. Who will be the true winner? I guess you'll just have to wait and find out.
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.
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.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist was released October 3rd, 2008 and stars Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, Ari Graynor, Alexis Dziena, Jonathan B. Wright, Zachary Booth. The film is directed by Peter Sollett.
Sex Drive was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, James Marsden, Seth Green, Alice Greczyn, Katrina Bowden, Charlie McDermott. The film is directed by Sean Anders.
Nights in Rodanthe was released September 26th, 2008 and stars Diane Lane, Richard Gere, Christopher Meloni, Viola Davis, Becky Ann Baker, Scott Glenn, Linda Molloy, Pablo Schreiber. The film is directed by George C. Wolfe.
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The CryptKeeper
That's actually not too susprising, because Max Payne isn't getting the best reviews, so not many people would have seen that. I thought it was only ok, as many others did. An the rest of the movies have already been out for a week or longer.
5 years agoby @catwomanFlag
JR
the suffering, would be good if they did it right!
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
graves0927
if they made a F.E.A.R. movie based off the game then that would be sick!
5 years agoby @graves0927Flag
Phatlightning
i mean, call of duty could be compared to any other war movie out now..
5 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
JR
call of duty...anyone?
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
Diaigma
I would see a counter-strike movie. I've been playing that for a decade!
5 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Phatlightning
apparently the opinions are max payne was nothing special.. but your right diaigma, duke nukem, half-life(would be awesome), halo, or even some kind of adaptation of Counter Strike although it would never work, I just love the game.. but either of these, if done right, would rake in TONS of money..
5 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
sakai23
hell yeah! max payne looks amazing! anyone seen it? havent heard any opinons yet.
I love how Eagle Eye is still doing pretty great!
5 years agoby @sakai23Flag
JR
im still waiting for HALO! and the suffering, staring will smith!
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
JR
ok sh had its flaws like all films but the fact is it was more true to the game and was good, except bad acting and like you said..cheesy lines. but i think its the best mario i havent seen yet!
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
T.Clark
Don't forget bioshock ;)
STILL WANT MORE NEWS ON THAT!
I've also been playing mass effect recently...i honestly don't see what the fuss is about. There's points in the game that make me think "wow, this is really something" but then there's others where i want to slit my wrists. The gameplay at times is excrutiating and there's technical errors like pausing in the middle of combat to load or save or some sh*t. Some aspects are really quite annoying, but the graphics and unique quality of it and character customization keep it alive, and i think that's the only thing that got it hyped up. I only bring it up because while I don't think it's as great as the hype(i'd give it prob. an 8.7 at this point, but I haven't finished it; I have to beat a big krogan toad-lookin dude after saving dr. t'soni on the artemis tau cluster and it's f*cking hard), I think it would make an AWESOME film, no doubt. The character development, story, and action are all film worthy. I suggest zack snyder to direct it if it gets made(and it will). I know i suggest him a lot, but come on, his style is perfect for it..that is, if he's into doing a sci-fi flick, but i don't think he'd have a problem with it
5 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Diaigma
I think Resident Evil was the best game adaption, and that's not saying much for my film palate. Now, if they ever bring out Duke Nuken, Half-Life, or even Halo, and do it justice, my opinion might change.
Silent Hill was laughable, btw ^_^
"YOUR...FAITH...BRINGS...DEATH!"
LOL couldn't stop laughing! In fact, I still am!
5 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Phatlightning
nope, easily the best video game to movie adap is Super Mario Bros.
5 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
JR
silent hill is still the best game to film yet!
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
Ryan Moran
keep going max payne keep going in grossing and beat hitman the movie to be the best video game movie out there
5 years agoby @nightwing18Flag
Phatlightning
I'm sure glad I'm not part of the "masses"
5 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
Err
no, no, you're missing the point vis.
quality means nothing.
its profitability that makes a movie worth while, duh.
jeez people like you who think that a movie should be GOOD, egad you make me sick.
good movies are for losers.
movies that make money because they appeal to the masses with fluffy bunny bullsh*t, now thats what movies are all about.
5 years agoby @err2005Flag
T.Clark
My post re-posted: We don't care if it comes out on top, i'm not even doubting that given how much of a fan base it has...we're just saying it's stupid despite how much money it makes
I have two cities close by my town. In one of the cities, the theater is strict, but it's nicer and bigger. But in the other, they let me into r-rated films w/o even asking for i.d. or anything, so i go there for they r-rated ones
5 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Moviemaniack1993
It's hysterical that you could be that short-sighted about the box office. Beverly Hills Chihuahua was #1 for two weeks! If that's any indication, then HSM3 has NOTHING to worry about. Besides, on the east coast you need to be 17 to see an 'R' rated movie and I think Saw is losing its appeal.
5 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag
Structure (ONSTRA)
thank you JR, you said the right sh*t. mostly all people 14 and up will be smart to see saw V.
5 years agoby @gaj1992Flag
JR
hsm3 will not top next week im 60% sure. its just dumb and most young teens 16 and up will see saw 5 if there smart!
5 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
Diaigma
I'll just saving my money for Quantum of Solace.
5 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
outlaw Returns
I pray to God HSM3 eats sh*t and dosen't win at all at the BO.
5 years agoby @memo17Flag
CelluloidDreams
The only good new films opening next weekend are:
"The Changeling" & "Pride and Glory"!!
I'm not 12, so I have no interest in "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" & I'm burnt out on "Saw"!!!
5 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Structure (ONSTRA)
max payne I waited for way more, what the hell is this, It is like sh*tty for a movie that great, I haven't seen it but planing on seeing it the first time I get the chance.
anyways saw V is surely going to wrip the # 1 next week, but please americans, DON"T GO WATCH HIGH SCHOOL F*CKIN MUSCIAL 3. it is stupid I asure you, SRRY disney, but come on, this is more than stupid. saw is gonna be incredible, so let it get the number one, not only cause he diserves it, but becasue it is a series that shouldn't be beat up by a f*ckin kids show like hsm 3
5 years agoby @gaj1992Flag
CelluloidDreams
"Max Payne" Was not a bad film, I just felt like "Max Payne" was just mismarketed! I'm not familiar W./the video game, & the trailer made it out the film was going to be some supernatural thriller, in reality it was more of a Neo-noir, Hard-Boiled Detective story!!
Mark Wahlberg redeemed himself from his last crappy film "The Happening" (2008)!!!
MY FINAL RATING: B+!!
5 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Err
hey, max payne, you made 18 million dollars, whats that all about?
say hi to your mother for me, okay?
5 years agoby @err2005Flag
T.Clark
Oh, and u still haven't responded to my comment towards u on the sleeper thread...or was it too "logical" for u?
5 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
phxman72
I have not seen Max Payne yet,anyone like it? Is it worth 10 bucks? I was shocked it got a PG-13 rating. When i found that out I thought to my self I will wait for it on blue-ray.
5 years agoby @phxman72Flag
T.Clark
We don't care if it comes out on top, i'm not even doubting that given how much of a fan base it has...we're just saying it's stupid despite how much money it makes
5 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag