bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 1 1 Marley and Me Fox $24,050,000 -33.9% 3,505 +25 $6,862 $106,510,000 - 2 2 2 Bedtime Stories BV $20,317,000 -26.0% 3,684 +3 $5,515 $85,351,000 $80 2 3 3 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Par. $18,400,000 -31.5% 2,988 - $6,158 $79,011,000 $150 2 4 4 Valkyrie UA $14,042,000 -33.2% 2,778 +67 $5,055 $60,692,000 $75 2 5 5 Yes Man WB $13,850,000 -16.9% 3,434 - $4,033 $79,413,000 $70 3 6 6 Seven Pounds Sony $10,000,000 -24.3% 2,758 - $3,626 $60,038,000 $55 3 7 7 The Tale of Despereaux Uni. $7,020,000 -21.4% 3,091 -16 $2,271 $43,742,000 $60 3 8 10 Doubt Mira. $5,031,000 -5.8% 1,287 +20 $3,909 $18,730,000 $20 4 9 8 The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Fox $4,850,000 -37.0% 2,337 -65 $2,075 $74,299,000 $80 4 10 13 Slumdog Millionaire FoxS $4,770,000 +10.9% 612 -2 $7,794 $28,779,000 $15 8 11 12 Twilight Sum. $4,530,000 -4.5% 1,888 +39 $2,399 $176,815,000 $37 7 12 14 Bolt BV $3,271,000 -3.2% 1,729 -194 $1,892 $109,897,000 $150 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 For a movie that opened average at best, "Yes Man" has held up surprisingly well. It wouldn't be a hit for Carrey but it's no longer the bust it was looking it would be. What I don't understand is how did BOLT cost 150 million dollars to make? How did Benjamin Button? I'm guessing actor fees and special effects which makes it make a little sense. But BOLT? Who the hell got the huge payday for that film? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Valkyrie is doing much better than anyone expected which I'm happy to see since it's a great movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 For a movie that opened average at best, "Yes Man" has held up surprisingly well. It wouldn't be a hit for Carrey but it's no longer the bust it was looking it would be. What I don't understand is how did BOLT cost 150 million dollars to make? How did Benjamin Button? I'm guessing actor fees and special effects which makes it make a little sense. But BOLT? Who the hell got the huge payday for that film? Macho Man's gotta eat, brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 What I don't understand is how did BOLT cost 150 million dollars to make? CGI films are expensive, and Disney spares no expense. The 3-D didn't help either. Plus, I'm sure Travolta and Cyrus aren't cheap. How did Benjamin Button? I'm guessing actor fees and special effects which makes it make a little sense. But BOLT? Who the hell got the huge payday for that film? That was all the special effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 did anything new open this week...at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Looks like word of mouth killed The Spirit off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 No. Traditionally Hollywood takes the first weekend of the year off. Defiance and Good did open in limited release to qualify for the Oscars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Oh, wow, the top 7 are exactly the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Does anything else come out when Kevin James fat mall cop movie come out? I'm worried that'll be #1... I've seen that thing advertised all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Looks like word of mouth killed The Spirit off I've heard that Lionsgate is hoping that My Bloody Valentine 3D is a hit of some sorts, since they haven't been doing too well Box Office wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Does anything else come out when Kevin James fat mall cop movie come out? I'm worried that'll be #1... I've seen that thing advertised all over the place. The BIG movie will be #1 that weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 I don't know about Mall Cop. Jame's isn't a boxoffice draw, I guess this movie will decide if he gets leading roles from here on out or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 No. Traditionally Hollywood takes the first weekend of the year off. Defiance and Good did open in limited release to qualify for the Oscars. Looking at BOM though, this appears to be the first time in 5 years that they've done that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2009 Does anything else come out when Kevin James fat mall cop movie come out? I'm worried that'll be #1... I've seen that thing advertised all over the place. The BIG movie will be #1 that weekend. I don't know. Silly PG comedy... has Sandler behind it. I can really see it being #1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 MLK Weekend, movie about a famous black guy. Come on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepoMan 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 The BIG movie will be #1 that weekend. You made we worried that they remade Big for a second until I figured out what you were talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah, but what if it was a movie with the premise of "Big", but only with someone playing Biggie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 Some 12 year old boy goes to a coin operated fortune teller/wishing machine, and then wakes up the next morning with bullet holes in his chest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 Some 12 year old boy goes to a coin operated fortune teller/wishing machine, and then wakes up the next morning with bullet holes in his chest? ***** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2009 The year is only 5 days old and we already have a leader in the clubhouse for 2009 Post of the Year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
