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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.
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By: Alyce on 9/30/2008 11:04PM
I saw this film the day it came out I enjoyed every minite of it I even saw most of the miracles spike spoke about I am an older female and this movie as well as all of the other movies Spike Lee has made gives us insight into the life experience of Black folks along with history/
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By: Dee on 10/01/2008 12:09AM
Spike lee Is Weak
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By: Clown on 10/03/2008 8:33AM
i'm sorry and i don't mean no harm..but spike knew better than that BS!! it's not the fact that it's long, cuz so was the titanic..but it didn't catch me until around the middle..i sat there wanting to leave but at movie prices, i couldn't walk out..when it finally got getting good, all but one soldier was dead and the credits were rolling up..smh..
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By: Miss Wanda on 10/03/2008 10:07AM
It could possibly be because he's Black. In Hollywood
it is commonly thought that Blacks and other Minorities aren't able to portray the American involvement in War as effectively as Whites can. The same thought holds true for Westerns, that is until Posse and Brokeback Mountain(yes,boys and girls, it IS a western, albeit,not in the classic sense,but a western none the less).
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By: T. Harden on 10/09/2008 2:26PM
I wish the critics will take the time to evaluate and critique these movies from different perspectives. Every film director has their own way of directing. Spike is one of a kind. He may seem a little weird, but he has a unique way of sending out his message to the world or whoever wants to listen. You go, Spike! You've been doing this for a long time, and no one has brought you down yet! I admire Spike for not letting people's opinions stop him from doing what he wants.
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By: Kenon on 10/03/2008 12:36PM
Great job Spike, I really enjoyed the movie. Please Keep doing what you do Man!
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By: marcellas on 10/03/2008 2:09PM
iT WAS a great movie, I was delighted to see and feel what my greatgrandfather James Jefferson expereince during the world war II. I developed better sense of respect for those that risk their lives for us. especially our black soldiers. I never knew we could be viewed as just human by any shade of white people(non american). Those that risk their live for us are to be honored and such not want for their needs. I cried at the end and we all clapped with joy. I see the movie on the first day of release only five black attend the remaining people were white. Blacks need to see it now do not wait and get it off the street.
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By: patti on 10/05/2008 12:56AM
Spike made a great movie. I hope he understands that his target audience is mostly middle aged people who are interested in history and a good story. And that generation really prefers to watch from home on dvd with no one kicking the back of their chair, or sneezing full force next to them.
Eagle Eye appealed to young, action loving, Shia Lebouf fans who's parents will pony up $12.50 each because it's cheaper than taking them to the mall.
Spike will make money. Just not as fast.
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By: steve on 10/03/2008 1:41PM
Not sure why this movie got bad reviews? I loved it!I believe all you Black American verans should go see it, I am sure you will not be dissapointed.
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By: Truth Will Set You Free on 10/03/2008 10:50PM
We, as a people, get treated like we don't matter because WE ACT like we don't matter. We continue to allow ourselves to be rated by other people's standards. The clothes we wear are based on what looks good on body types that are not curvy like ours. Ninety percent of my daily wear is from West Africa, i.e. Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, etc. I am always complimented by Black women. Then the next thing is always, "I wish I could wear something like that!" Or, "that's pretty, but it would be too big on me" (this is usually when I am wearing a wrap skirt (lapa or iro) and blouse (buba), which, in Nigeria, is generally worn with the blouse inside the skirt so it shows the body's shape!!). White women always say, "How pretty and colorful!" When we decide to make something our own, we choose the most uncomplimentary look, i.e. stately sisters (I really mean, plump, which I am) who insist on wearing short skirts, or pants that are too small. Our young men wallking around with their underwear out mimicking a style based on prison life and slavery! There is no statement, except, I don't care about myself. So, back to Spike's movie. We must support businesses and businessmen like Spike. There is not a movie made that doesn't require going to someone to partner or bankroll the production. If Spike Lee can't make more than 3 million on a film, guess what? He can't get money for the next one. We spend more money on clothes to impress (who?). Buying bootleg does not get Spike Lee the money or recognition he deserves for good films. So, when do we grab hold of our destinies? Believe me, our destinies are still tied to each other. We have not gotten to the point that we can act independent of each other. Maybe one day. But not today.
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