Liam Neeson-led Unknown was tops at the box office this weekend, nudging out sci-fi flick I Am Number Four. It earned $21.7 million in its opening weekend, barely ahead of the latter’s $19.5 million. Both were gently ahead of Gnomeo and Juliet‘s second-weekend-$19.4 million.
In fourth position, Just Go With It earned $18.2 million, bringing its two week total to $60.7 million. In fifth place, there was a surprise performance by the cringe-worthy Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. Somehow, that movie brought in $17 million, providing substantial evidence for the forthcoming apocalypse.
In sixth position, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never earned $13.6 million in its second weekend, totaling $48.4 million.
Next week sees a showdown between matrimony-bending comedy Hall Pass and Nicolas Cage action flick Drive Angry. I predict that Hall Pass will be the big winner, as Cage‘s star-power at the box office has faded over the last few years.
Check out the top 10 (movie-weekend; total)
1. Unknown– $21,770,000; $21,770,000 (debut)
2. I Am Number Four– $19,500,000; $19,500,000 (debut)
3. Gnomeo and Juliet– $19,400,000; $50,421,000
4. Just Go With It– $18,200,000; $60,756,000
5. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son– $17,000,000; $17,000,000 (debut)
6. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never– $13,600,000; $48,473,000
7. The King’s Speech– $6,566,000; $103,278,000
8. The Roommate– $4,100,000; $32,694,000
9. The Eagle– $3,559,000; $15,041,000
10. No Strings Attached– $3,120,000; $66,033,000
Which did you see this weekend? What are you looking forward to next weekend?