WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
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9$4.5 millionDiary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules83%MovieWeb: 3 reviews47%Rotten Tomatoes: 100 reviews
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As expected, Hop continued to dominate the box office over the weekend with an estimated $21.6 million take. It should continue to do well over the next few weeks as the holiday approaches.
Meanwhile, Arthur, Russell Brand's other effort, opened to a disappointing $12.6 million - well under the projected $18 million from the studio. This may lead to the end of Hollywood's love affair with Brand as he just doesn't seem to be leading man material as he can't open a movie. His Get Me to the Greek opened to $17.5 million and it was rated R - Arthur's PG-13 should have helped the film reach a broader audience but for once taste prevailed and moviegoers decided to pass. Studios will probably think twice before casting Brand as a leading man going forward. It seems a little goes a long way.
The happy surprise of the weekend was the phenomenal showing for Hanna. We expected it to only land mid-list with about $7 million. Instead it debuted to a very strong $12.3 million, just behind Arthur. Despite the fact that the film focuses on a young woman, the audience was 53% male. It's playing well in suburbs and small cities, too, thanks to its PG-13 rating.
Another big surprise was the big turnout for the Christian-skewing Soul Surfer which we had predicted to barely make it into the top 10 but instead it managed claw its way to the number 4 spot. Apparently several church groups organized buses to carry the faithful to the multiplex which aided this film's overall take.
Also outperforming expectations was Insidious which had the lowest week-to-week drop (-24%) for an impressive $10 million which means this little film that could isn't going anywhere and should be another feather in the cap for its filmmakers who already proved that low-budget horror can equal big box office bucks with Paranormal Activity.
Underperforming was Your Highness which didn't even break the $10 million mark. Guess this stoner comedy got lost in the shuffle despite featuring the ever-busy James Franco and recent Oscar winner Natalie Portman. Source Code tumbled 39% from last weekend but still made a respectable $9 million which means this movie, at the end of the day, will probably qualify as a success for Jake Gyllenhaal.
Source Code was released April 1st, 2011 and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Arden, Cas Anvar, Russell Peters, Brent Skagford. The film is directed by Duncan Jones.
Limitless was released March 18th, 2011 and stars Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Howard, Anna Friel, Johnny Whitworth, Tomas Arana, Robert John Burke. The film is directed by Neil Burger.
Hop was released April 1st, 2011 and stars James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins, Hugh Laurie, Tiffany Espensen. The film is directed by Tim Hill.
Arthur was released April 8th, 2011 and stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Geraldine James, Luis Guzmán, Nick Nolte, Christina Calph. The film is directed by Jason Winer.
Hanna was released April 8th, 2011 and stars Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Vicky Krieps, Cate Blanchett, Paris Arrowsmith, John MacMillan, Tim Beckmann, Christian Malcolm. The film is directed by Joe Wright.
Your Highness was released April 8th, 2011 and stars Danny McBride, James Franco, Rasmus Hardiker, Natalie Portman, Toby Jones, Justin Theroux, Zooey Deschanel, Charles Dance. The film is directed by David Gordon Green.
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Emmytt
damn it!
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
Justhim_sir
oh yea rio do look hilarious.
2 years agoby @justhim-sirFlag
Justhim_sir
I wouldn't say brand can't lead it just the movies he take lead in, he plays too much of that party wild man-child. He needs something a little more heartfelt remaking classics doesn't help.
2 years agoby @justhim-sirFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Where're sucker punch?
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
moviegeek
@diaigma Lol, I know, right. (about David)
Next weekend will probably be only the second up-weekend of 2011 vs 2010. I'm guessing Scream 4 will post around $55 mil and Rio will grab somewhere around $40.
2 years agoby @moviegeekFlag
Diaigma
Apparently, David has some baggage about Christians, doesn't he? (never mind that his prediction was off by 7+ million) :P
Source Code has already earned its budget back. It'll keep doing well.
What isn't in this report is that Rio (while yet to be released here) has already earned 55 million in the foreign BO over the weekend. Not a bad take.
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
skywise
I really wish Hanna had topped the charts but i guess it should be no surprise that the only REAL kids movie is the one on top. I did expect Your Highness to do better but it was getting so much BAD word of mouth that it even detered me from shelling out my hard earned bucks...so i paid for Hanna and just happend to accidently walk into the wrong theater whilst looking for the restroom. I know i know i am a shmuck but my funds are limited....
2 years agoby @skywiseFlag
DoubleR0522
@angelheart1016 i agree
2 years agoby @doubler0522Flag
angelheart1016
Not surprise, it's Easter time.
2 years agoby @angelheart1016Flag
The First Avenger: JohnnyBlaze
Good news. Hopfully this is a slap to Brand's massive ego. he's the worse thing to happen to Hollywood since Dwayne Johnson.
2 years agoby @johnnyblazetb82Flag
CelluloidDreams
As for my next films to see:
APRIL 15th: Scream 4 & The Conspirator
APRIL 22nd: Water for Elephants
APRIL 29th: Fast Five & Prom
MAY 6th: Thor
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
I will wait for the cheap theater for "Insidious" ... I have heard the good, the bad and the in-between on this film!! The main reason I want to see "Insidious" is for actress Barbara Hershey !!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
I saw "Hanna"... Not a bad film ...Interesting story .. kept my attention ... but the only thing it was boirng at times ... But finally an orginial film that wasn't based on a comic book or a graphic novel!!!!
"Hanna" .. My final Rating: B-
...I still liked "Source Code" over "Hana" ...!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
MovieWiz001
4 suckish looking movies at the top... smh the people lost it.
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Furankisan
Brand is lucky with 2 bland pictures. Hop was cute but not really funny. Arthur had to many damn Warner plugin, even that Darth reference since the do Clone Wars. I gave 2 out 5 ofr Sucker Punch for the story itself, to depressing like Pans Labyrinth. But overall it's till not a complete review since a third of the film is on the editing floor. Then a full review to give it justice. Love those action scenes tho.
2 years agoby @furankisanFlag
Josh
Source Code was great. I still want to see Hanna, though, and I'm curious about Sucker Punch despite the reviews.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
Dan
I contributed to Source Code. I'm sure it was the right choice, too.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag