Disappointing to see 28 Weeks Later nosedive in both charts; it seems post-apocalyptic thrillers are fast-burners with the moviegoing public. Interesting to see Wedding Daze nab the #2 in the UK, too. People are obviously after something a bit more tranquil after Spidey, Shrek and Depp.
US TOP 10
1. Pirates Of The Caribbean - At World's End $44.2m
2. Knocked Up $30.7m
3. Shrek The Third $28m
4. Mr Brooks $10m
5. Spider-Man 3 $7.58m
6. Waitress $2.01m
7. Gracie $1.36m
8. Bug $1.29m
9. 28 Weeks Later $1.21m
10. Disturbia $1.11m
UK TOP 10
1. Pirates Of The Caribbean - At World's End £5.3m
2. Wedding Daze $803k
3. Spider-Man 3 £588k
4. Paradise Lost £406k
5. Zodiac £316k
6. The Hitcher £217k
7. Bridge To Terabithia £209k
8. 28 Weeks Later £186k
9. Mr Bean's Holiday £63k
10. Cheeni Kum £60k
UK RELEASES THIS WEEK
ARE WE DONE YET?Two newlyweds decide to build their dream home in the suburbs, but it all ends in disaster. Family comedy starring Ice Cube.
THE CHUMSCRUBBERA young boy discovers the dead body of his friend, but decides not to tell the self-consumed adults of his neighbourhood. Comedy drama starring Jamie Bell.
OCEAN'S THIRTEENDanny Ocean rounds up his team for another heist, after one of his original "eleven" is double-crossed by a casino owner. Crime caper starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
