Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland had a second week at the top with a total to date of $209 million nationwide. Green Zone showed once again that war movies aren’t making big box office. Last week’s other new releases She’s Out of My League, Remember Me and Our Family Wedding did ho-hum numbers with the latter debuting at sixth. Here’s the top five:
1. Alice in Wonderland: $62.7 million
2. Green Zone: $14.3 million
3. She’s Out of My League: $9.8 million
4. Shutter Island: $8.1 million
5. Remember Me: $8.09 million
We’ve got three new ones this week:
The Bounty Hunter
What’s It All About: A bounty hunter thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he gets an assignment to bring in his ex-wife after she jumps bail.
Why It Might Do Well: Looks like a kind of romantic action flick that hopes to appeal to both genders.
Why It Might Not Do Well: While I liked Aniston on Friends, I’ve never cared for her work on the big screen.
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $22
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
What’s It All About: Family comedy in which a young boy must face the greatest challenge of his life: middle school.
Why It Might Do Well: Awkward adolescence is something just about everyone can identify with, and the movie is based on a book that has sold 24 million copies.
Why It Might Not Do Well: All those wedgies and swirlies may bring back painful memories for some.
Number of Theaters: 3,100
Prediction: $18 million
Filed under: Action, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family Films, Box Office Predictions
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