BOX OFFICE REPORT (FEB. 8-10): 'Identity Thief' Steals the Weekend with Melissa McCarthy's Best Opening Numbers
Before we get to the five top grossers for this past weekend, let's revisit a former box office champion. Buoyed by its increasing Oscar hopes, Argo jumped back into the top ten this weekend, adding $2.5 million to its total take. Argo has now grossed $123.73 million domestically, it's only a matter of time before Ben Affleck directs a blockbuster now. That Oscar snub isn't going to hurt him.
1. Identity Thief (N)
$35.59 million ($36.59 million)
Identity Thief becomes Melissa McCarthy's biggest opening weekend, topping Bridesmaids' opening gross of $26.25. I hope she eventually moves away from this kind of role, though. McCarthy is a seriously funny actress, but she seems to be getting stuck in the lowest-common-denominator comedy roles.
2. Warm Bodies (1)
$11.50 million ($36.65 million)
Any chance Warm Bodies picks up for Valentine's Day next weekend?
3. Side Effects (N)
3. Side Effects (N)
$10.02 million ($10.02 million)
Side Effects is a pretty good movie, but I blame its marketing for its low opening weekend numbers. Yeah, I get that they wanted to keep most of the plot under wraps, but people need something to draw them in. I tried to explain the plot to a group over the weekend, and I didn't even know where to begin.
Side Effects is a pretty good movie, but I blame its marketing for its low opening weekend numbers. Yeah, I get that they wanted to keep most of the plot under wraps, but people need something to draw them in. I tried to explain the plot to a group over the weekend, and I didn't even know where to begin.
4. Silver Linings Playbook (3)
$6.91 million ($90.00 million)
If you haven't seen Silver Linings Playbook, go see it now. With Jennifer Lawrence, this one should win at least one Oscar.
If you haven't seen Silver Linings Playbook, go see it now. With Jennifer Lawrence, this one should win at least one Oscar.
5. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2)
$5.75 million ($43.83 million)
If you haven't seen Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, don't go see it ... ever. This one was never even in the running for an Oscar.
Next week's predictions:
1. A Good Day to Die Hard
2. Safe Haven
3. Beautiful Creatures
4. Identity Thief
5. Escape from Planet Earth
SOURCE: Box Office Mojo
BOX OFFICE REPORT (FEB. 8-10): 'Identity Thief' Steals the Weekend with Melissa McCarthy's Best Opening Numbers
Reviewed by Bill Kuchman
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2/11/2013
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