21 hits the box office jackpot

By Alexandra Heilbron on March 31, 2008 | 5 Comments

The new gambling movie 21 broke the box office, raking in $23.7 million (all figures US) on the weekend. The animated film Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who dropped to second with an additional 17.4 million for a total of $117 million. Superhero Movie debuted in third place, earning $9.51 million. Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns opened in fourth, grossing $7.76 million. Rounding out the top five was Drillbit Taylor, starring Owen Wilson, with $5.8 million for a two-week total of $20.6 million.

1. About to Let One Go • March 31, 2008 @ 10:04 AM

   “Superhero Movie” should have been #1 since it’s even funnier than “Meet the Spartans.”

2. Anonymous • March 31, 2008 @ 12:08 PM

   I too loved Superhero Movie, the funniest movie in a long, long, time.

3. sk8tergirl • March 31, 2008 @ 6:04 PM

   I really want to see Superhero Movie, but 21 seems like a good movie too.

4. Arnold • March 31, 2008 @ 7:22 PM

   Looking forward to Superhero movie. Heard good tings about it. Thanks for the remarks.

   Hey is that you fart if you love Celine? hiding behind About to Let One Go. Very, very funny names. I hope Tribute doesn’t pull you off for inciting a riot.

5. Anonymous • April 1, 2008 @ 11:55 PM

   Tyler Petty is a genius.