Puss in Boots is officially a big deal. The seductive cat dropped only 3% in his second weekend which is as miraculous as having nine lives, since 40% drops are far more common. That indicates amazing word of mouth (though Shrek-like totals might be hard to come by since it grossed do much less than those films on opening weekend). Even if Shrek totals are out of reach the orange tabby has successfully managed a spin-off franchise and could be heading for an Oscar nomination.
Antonio Banderas and Friends
Box Office (U.S.) Top Ten -Estimates
01 PUSS IN BOOTS $33 (cum. $75.5)
02 TOWER HEIST new $25.1
03 A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS new $13.1
04 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 $8.5 (cum. $95.3)
05 IN TIME $7.4 (cum. $24.2)
06 FOOTLOOSE $4.5 (cum. $44.8)
07 REAL STEEL $3.4 (cum. $78.8)
08 THE RUM DIARY $3 (cum. $10.4)
09 IDES OF MARCH [capsule] $2 (cum. $36.8)
10 MONEYBALL [review] $1.9 (cum $70.3)
Talking Points
• In limited release, according to IndieWire, Like Crazy is tracking slightly ahead of Martha Marcy May Marlene at a similar juncture in its limited release but both films have essentially made good on their Sundance promise with solid starts in movie theaters. Martha, which just crossed the million mark, gets a major expansion next weekend, opening in 45 additional markets. "Do not miss it," commandeth Nathaniel!
• The Skin I Live In also just crossed the magic million mark making this a very good weekend for Puss himself Antonio Banderas, whether in Boots with sword or in lab coat with scalpels. Banderas has always had a way with sharp instruments (See also: Zorro).
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