Vampires Vs. Werewolves Conquer Weekend Box Office
Underworld: Evolution reigned supreme at the box office this weekend bringing in $27.6 million in its opening 3-day run. Sony Pictures released the Vampire epic in 3,207 theaters across the U.S. capturing the lead spot over last weeks winner, Glory Road and Hoodwinked.
Amazingly, Disney’s Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe remains in the top 10 bringing in another $6.1 million to its till and making it one of the highest grossing Disney pics on record.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE ESTIMATE
Jan. 20 - Jan. 22, 2006
1. Underworld: Evolution (SONY)……..$27.6
Engagements:3,207
2. Hoodwinked (WEINSTEIN)…………..$11.1
Engagements:3,002
3. Glory Road (BV)………………….$9.1
Engagements:2,396
4. Last Holiday (PAR)……………….$9.1
Engagements:2,514
5. Brokeback Mountain (FOCUS)………..$7.8
Engagements:1,196
6. Fun With Dick and Jane (SONY)……..$6.1
Engagements:2,826
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch… (BV)$6.1
Engagements:2,757
8. End of the Spear (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)….$4.7
Engagements:1,845
9. Hostel (LIONSGATE)……………….$4.3
Engagements:2,258
10. The New World (NEW LINE)…………$4.3
Engagements: 811
Box Office results from Variety.
Underworld Evolution was more enjoyable than I’d expected. Ok, so we’re not talking deep and meaninful here but it was still good fun!
I made it no secret that I wasn’t looking forward to this movie. Sunday, it was either that or Memoirs of a Geisha. Guess which one I picked.
Perhaps I was too harsh. The movie was enjoyable. No nominations for Best Picture will be coming anytime soon, but it was an enjoyable flick. As far as monster movies go, I was impressed. Kudos, and apologies for bitching too loudly too quickly. It happens.
How was Geisha? I’m planning to go see it in a couple of days…