Shia LaBeouf's hot streak at the box office continues to grow as his latest film, 'Eagle Eye', took first place this past weekend with $29.2 million dollars. The film, which also features Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thornton, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Mackie, and Michael Chiklis would probably had grossed more money on Friday had the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain not taken place. LaBeouf's done well at the box office with hits including 'Disturbia', 'Transformers', and 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.
Performing poorly at the box office and landing in ninth place was Spike Lee's war film, 'Miracle at St. Anna' with $3.5 million dollars from 1,185 theaters. Playing over 2 1/2 hrs, the film had an average of $2,954 per screen. It didn't help that film was received with mixed reviews.
In second place was the romantic film that stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane, 'Nights in Rodanthe', with $13.6 million dollars. Based on the novel by Nicolas Sparks and directed by George C. Wolfe, the film averaged $5,018 per screen. Dropping 53% from last week's total and sliding to third place with $7 million dollars was 'Lakeview Terrace'. The film, which stars Samuel l. Jackson and Kerry Washington, has taken in $25.7M thus far.
Coming out of nowhere to land in fourth place was the Christian drama, 'Fireproof'. The Samuel Goldwyn release which stars 'Growing Pains' TV star Kirk Cameron made out with $6.5 million dollars from 839 screens. The film is about a firefighter looking for a way to save his marriage. Rounding out the top five was the George Clooney - Brad Pitt film, 'Burn After Reading' with $6.2 million dollars and a total gross of $45 million dollars.
Comments: (30)
Add a comment
By: chas jr on 9/30/2008 8:38AM
The line to buy Spikes DVD starts behind me.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: warren on 9/30/2008 9:11AM
Go support Spike, Do the right thing. I did. Very good Movie.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Angela White on 9/30/2008 9:26AM
Although I'm not a war movie buff, I really enjoyed Spike Lee's movie, it as excellent! You know, its really sad that people no longer care about history. I feel EVERYONE should support this film, especially Black Americans, they should definately take their children to see it. But then again, in today's society who really gives a DAMN !
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Sue on 9/30/2008 10:17AM
Spike's film is NOT a failure. Let's measure it in other terms (other than $). The movie is excellent and the only negative I have heard is about the speed of the subtitles. In my opinion, this is an historic film and Spike Lee gets much respect (again)
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Wpridge on 9/30/2008 10:30AM
I didn't even know Spike Lee had a movie out!?!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Big Kev on 9/30/2008 11:26AM
Spike email me i got screenplays waiting for you.
kavisdada@aol.com
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: FATCATNSJ on 9/30/2008 12:31PM
THE FILM GOT BAD REVIEWS FROM YOUNG LILY WHITE CRITIC'S LIKE CHRISTY LEMIRE WHO DON'T KNOW OR CARE ABOUT BLACK EXPERIENCE OR BLACK HISTORY WITH STUPID COMMENTS ABOUT THE MUSIC USED IN THE FILM AS WELL AS TAKING SHOTS AT SPIKE LEE SHE DONE THAT TO TYLER PERRY BEFORE AS WELL. I SAW THE MOVIE IT WAS VERY POWERFUL AND STUNNING, MANY THEATER GOER'S SAT IN THEIR SEAT WITH TEARS IN THEIR EYES AFTER THE MOVIE ENDED BLACK PEOPLE AND WHITE PEOPLE GO SEE THIS MOVIE YEAH... ITS A LITTLE LONG BUT WHATS A FEW EXTRA MINUTE IN LIFE TO LEARN A LITTLE HISTORY. ALSO BUY THE DVD WHEN ITS RELEASED AS WELL ITS WORTH ADDING TO YOUR DVD COLLECT
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Willie E. Peale, Jr. on 9/30/2008 12:39PM
Enjoyed the movie. It is a major accomplishment and should receive awards from the industry. However, it must first pass the test of public support and we all should step forward to support this movie by attending a theater near you. You will not regret it!!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Cynthia on 9/30/2008 1:17PM
It is really SAD that this movie did not do good at all!! I have not seen the movie yet, but i do plan on it. We hsve to learn to support each other just like other groups do. It is time to come together and work together, clean up our houses and work together as one. GO SEE THE MOVIE. SUPORT SPIKE LEE!!!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: msggg03 on 9/30/2008 2:10PM
It's a shame that I tried to see the movie and it wasn't playing anywhere near me. I would have had to drive over a 100 miles to go see it when there are 5 theater's near me. What's up with that?
Reply to this Comment | Report This