Hangover Hangs On Again
After narrowly beating “Up” last weekend, “The Hangover” has once again took the top spot with an estimated $33.4 million. The film, directed by Todd Phillips (Old School) has made $105.4 million in ten days. It cost only $31 million to make. Experts predict that the film will hit the $200 million mark.
“Up” also held up strong in the number two slot with $30.5 million. It has earned $187.2 million after three weeks. In comparison, Wall-E had earned $163 million after the same time period.
“The Taking of Pelham 123″, starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta opened at number three with $25 million.
Finishing up the top five was “Night of the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian with $9.6 million and “Land of the Lost” with $9.2 million. They have earned $143.4 million and $35 million respectively.
Opening outside of the top five was “Imagine That”, the latest film to star Eddie Murphey. It opened with only $5.6 million, and continues his string of flops including “Meet Dave”.
Lukas Eggen
