Dolphin Tale Surprise Hit At Weekend Box Office!

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 11:15 am , filed under Shows by Lee Matthew

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The Family drama ‘Dolphin Tale’ has surprised movie experts in United States by landing at the top of the box office in its second week on release.”Dolphin Tale” takes over the No. 1 place in its second week on the North American box office. The movie grossed around $14.2 million, falling only 27 percent from last week. The film, which the production cost $37 million has grossed a total of $37.5 million, after ten days playing in cinema screens.

Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bors. Pictures vice-president of domestic supply told of the film, “It is resonating with viewers everywhere in North America, from big cites to small towns.” Goldstein did not overstate in his comment as the Charles Martin Smith-directed family picture received an “A+” Cinema Score.Brad Pitt’s baseball drama “Moneyball” film stays on the 2 position this week. Dropping 37 percent from last week, the drama earned an estimated $12.5 million for a domestic gross of $38.5 million. Meanwhile, “The Lion King” 3D re-release falls to No. 3 after ruling the chart for two weeks. The animated film earned around $11.1 million for a total of $79.7 million.

Americans’ Top Ten Movies at Box Office for Sept 30 – Oct 2:

1. “Dolphin Tale” – $14.2 million
2. “Moneyball” – $12.5 million
3. “The Lion King” – $11.1 million
4. “50/50″ – $8.9 million
5. “Courageous” – $8.8 million
6. “Dream House” – $8.2 million
7. “Abduction” – $5.6 million
8. “What’s Your Number?” – $5.6 million
9. “Contagion” – $5 million
10. “Killer Elite” – $4.8 million

Tags: Brad Pitt's "Moneyball" Movie, Dolphin Tale Hit At Box Office, Dolphin Tale Movie, Jeff Goldstein, The Lion King Movies, Warner Bors

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