This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Box Office Review: Enchanted, uh, enchants!
To no one's surprise, Enchanted handily wonthe weekend box-office crown. Though early estimates ranged as high as 58 million dollars for the 5-day holiday weekend, the actual returns were a still robust $50.048M. Excellent word of mouth and a strong appeal to families should ensure that the Disney fantasy flick continues to do good business during the Christmas season. Speaking of which, This Christmas surprised somewhat with a strong $27.1M since its Wednesday opening. Are African-American churchgoers the new hot demo?
Beowulf slipped to a disappointing third in only its second weekend, adding $16.2M ($56.3M). Hitman was fourth with $13M in its debut followed by hold-overs Bee Movie ($12M/$112M) and Fred Claus ($10.7M/$53M). August Rush failed to score in its first week, managing only a $9.4M take ($13.3M) while American Gangster is still going strong after a month, hauling in $9.2M ($115.7M). The Mist was the latest bomb from the Weinstein Brothers ($9M/$13M) while No Country for Old Men is a certified hit for the Coens ($8.1M/$16.6M).
In limited release, I'm Not There performed below expectations for the art-house crowd ($757,000/$1M) while Starting Out in the Evening was fairly solid with a $12,228 per theater average.
Photo courtesy of Disney
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
