Based on Sunday’s estimates:
1) Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion: $30.2 million (first week)
Who needs advance word of mouth from critics (this was not screened for us) when you have the power of the pulpit?
2) Eight Below: $15.7 million ($45 million, second week)
There was speculation that Paul Walker could have back-to-back movies at #1 at the box office. As you can see, not only did that not happen, it didn’t even come close to happening (“Running Scared,” $3 million, ninth place). Balance is restored in the universe.
3) The Pink Panther: $11.3 million ($61 million, third week)
Sure, Clive Owen’s cameo was good, but it wasn’t that good.
4) Date Movie: $9.2 million ($33.9 million, second week)
There’s a Latino wedding planner with a big butt. Ah? Ah? Ya keeping up with us…? Jesus.
5) Curious George: $10.1 million ($35.8 million, second week)
Only four months until “Cars,” kids. It can’t come quickly enough.
