In an event that shocked pretty much no one, Thor retained the top spot this weekend, merely dropping about 48% from last weekend, earning over $34 million. Clearly, the chiseled, baby-smooth chest of one Chris Hemsworth was too powerful for the competition. Namely, Paul Bettany's glower-power and Kristen Wiig's awkward misadventures in love, friendship, and street-shitting--you'll get it if you see the movie.
For their part, Bridesmaids and Priest came in 2nd and 4th, respectively. To use the alliterative parlance of a 1950s entertainment trade reporter, Bridesmaids was boffo! The filthily funny females farted in the face of the remaining competition, earning nearly $25 million. Meanwhile, Priest strayed from the righteous path, only earning a mere $14.5 million toward its $60 million budget! What a sin! What a scoop!
Yeah, this is what happens to me when I sleep six hours in three days. Anyway, as for the indie market, the biggest opener was the Will Ferrell dramedy Everything Must Go, which opened on a little over 200 screens and earned $825,000. Hesher, which opened on 40 screens, had a similar per-screen average, and about $127,000 earned. Go For It, the Latina-targeted "hip-hop" movie that looked sprung from the gates of after-school special hell, also opened on a little over 200 screens, and earned less money than Hesher. $110,000, specifically.
Say five Hail Marys, cross yourself, jump down, turn around, pick a bale o' cotton, and let's check out the top ten list.
 | 1. Thor $34.5 million / $119.3 million |
 | 2. Bridesmaids $24.4 million / NEW |
 | 3. Fast Five $19.5 million / $168.8 million |
 | 4. Priest $14.5 million / NEW |
 | 5. Rio $8 million / $125 million |
 | 6. Jumping the Broom $7.3 million / $26 million |
 | 7. Something Borrowed $7 million / $25.7 million |
 | 8. Water for Elephants $4.1 million / $48.5 million |
 | 9. Madea's Big Happy Family $2.2 million / $50.2 million |
 | 10. Soul Surfer $1.8 million / $39.2 million |
Dropped Out: Prom; Hoodwinked Too!
Source: Box Office Mojo
I might go see Fast Five again, because that film was phenomenal.
Let me hopefully be the first (and possibly last) person to ever say that to you.
I really wish Paul Bettany would get his act together I think he is a good actor and an enjoyable one to watch when playing the right character but he has been in nothing but rubbish for a while now and its disappointing.
Shit, Alex took the title of my next romance novel and stole it for his headline!
XD