US TOP 10
1. Marley & Me $36.4m
2. Bedtime Stories $27.5m
3. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button $26.9m
4. Valkyrie $21m
5. Yes Man $16.7m
6. Seven Pounds $13.2m
7. The Tale Of Despereaux $8.93m
8. The Day The Earth Stood Still $7.7m
9. The Spirit $6.46m
10. Doubt $5.34m
UK TOP 10
1. Yes Man £2.3m
2. Bedtime Stories £1.5m
3. Australia £1.2m
4. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa £1.18m
5. Twilight £1.15m
6. The Day The Earth Stood Still £521k
7. Ghajini £318k
8. Inkheart £310k
9. Four Christmases £275k
10. The Tale Of Despereaux £240k
UK RELEASES THIS WEEK
"The Reader"Romantic drama. In post-WWII Germany, a law student encounters an old flame who is defending herself in a war-crime trial.
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, Jeanette Hain, Susanne Lothar & Alissa Wilms.
US Box Office: $1.5 million
Tomatometer: 60% (Fresh; based on 116 reviews) "Despite Kate Winslet's superb portrayal, The Reader suggests an emotionally distant, Oscar-baiting historical drama."
"The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2"Comedy-drama. Three years after making a lifelong pact, a group of friends get together to share their experiences of college.
Director: Sanaa Hamri Starring: Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Rachel Nichols & Tom Wisdom.
US Box Office: $44 million
Tomatometer: 63% (Fresh; based on 89 reviews) "The workable chemistry among the four leads combined with the enriching message make for a winning movie."
"The Spirit"Comic-book action. A rookie cop returns from beyond the grave to defeat his nemesis The Octopus.
Director: Frank Miller Starring: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Jaime King & Sarah Paulson.
US Box Office: $12 million
Tomatometer: 15% (Rotten; based on 85 reviews) "Though its visuals are unique, The Spirit's plot is almost incomprehensible, the dialogue is ludicrously mannered, and the characters are unmemorable."
