In the US: UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS fares better than expected given its pedigree (with Kate Beckinsale "replacement" Rhona Mitra now in the frame to takeover from Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider 3 off the back of it), but it can't dislodge Paul Blart: Mall Cop from the top, going in at #2... British fantasy INKHEART flounders, premiering at #7 with a poor $7m... and it's worth mentioning that Slumdog Millionaire climbs significantly up the chart to #5 and Benjamin Button re-enters the Top 10, off the back of their Academy Awards nominations...US TOP 10
(1) 1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop $21.6m
(-) 2. Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans $20.8m
(2) 3. Gran Torino $16.2m
(5) 4. Hotel For Dogs $12.9m
(10) 5. Slumdog Millionaire $10.7m
(3) 6. My Bloody Valentine $10m
(-) 7. Inkheart $7.6m
(6) 8. Bride Wars $6.87m
(R) 9. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button $6.09m
(4) 10. Notorious $5.78m
In the UK: The pulling power of Tom Cruise takes a slight knock, with VALKYRIE unable to topple Slumdog Millionaire from the top, going in at #2 with $1m less... UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS underperforms in the UK, flopping in mid-chart with under $1m... and there's disappointment for awards-laden biopic FROST/NIXON at #9...
UK TOP 10
(1) 1. Slumdog Millionaire £2.8m
(-) 2. Valkyrie £1.8m
(4) 3. My Bloody Valentine £1.1m
(2) 4. Seven Pounds £1.08m
(-) 5. Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans £990k
(3) 6. Role Models £951k
(5) 7. Bride Wars £950k
(6) 8. Beverly Hills Chihuahua £918k
(-) 9. Frost/Nixon £591k
(10) 10. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa £408k
UK RELEASES THIS WEEK
The BrøkenHorror thriller. A woman finds herself being tormented by her own reflection.
Director: Sean Ellis Starring: Lena Headey, Richard Jenkins, Asier Newman & Michelle Duncan
Tomatometer: 33% (Rotten; based on 21 reviews)
Nick & Norah's Infinite PlaylistRom-com. A high-school student becomes a college-bound girl's boyfriend for five minutes.
Director: Peter Sollett Starring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron & Ari Graynor
US Box Office: $31 million
Tomatometer: 71% (Fresh; based on 154 reviews) "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist combines a pair of charming leads, the classic New York backdrop, and a sweet soundtrack."
Revolutionary RoadRomantic drama. A suburban couple in the '50s struggle with their personal problems while trying to raise two children.
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Shannon, Ryan Simpkins, Ty Simpkins, Kathy Bates & Sam Rosen
Tomatometer: 71% (Fresh; based on 170 reviews) "Brilliantly acted and emotionally powerful, Revolutionary Road is a handsome adaptation of Richard Yates' celebrated novel."
