Apparently minions can take on grown ups and giant robots.
The animated sequel “Despicable Me 2” starring the voices of Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig proved that supervillains have staying power as they reigned over the box office that had two heavy hitters debuting. “Despicable Me 2” took the top spot with $44.8 million in the U.S., bringing it’s domestic gross to $229.2 million. It’s already grossed a despicable $243.2 million overseas.
The sci-fi film “Pacific Rim” was expected to be atop the box office, but came in a distant third opening at $38.3 million. The robot-versus-monster actioner will cause execs at Legendary and Warner Bros. to pull out their hair since the film cost $190 million to make. The film had a lot of fanboy buzz, but not enough to count, apparently.
The big surprise was “Grown Ups 2” which opened this week at second place with $42.5 million. Adam Sandler needed a hit and it turns out that all he needed was to work with his friends to get it. It outgrossed (literally and figuratively) expectations and gave Sandler a chance to laugh at critics who slammed the film giving it a 9% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rounding out the top 5 was Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in “The Heat.” The comedy came in fourth with $14 million. The Johnny Depp led “The Lone Ranger” continued it’s slide with $11.1 million.
