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BOX OFFICE: ‘Green’ makes green

The new releases finally took the top spots this week, but “True Grit” is chugging along, “The King’s Speech” went wider and is padding its wallet and “Black Swan” will be one of Fox Searchlight’s top grossers when all is said and done.

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17 responses to “BOX OFFICE: ‘Green’ makes green”

  1. Estefan Avatar

    Somebody please explain to me, why Yogi Bear is still in the top ten.

  2. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    all the explanation in the world could never explain how “Yogi Bear” was able to make over 80 million.

    so happy of the success of “The King’s Speech”, and my favorite film of the year “Black Swan”. That film’s success shouldn’t be taken for granted, who would have thought a psychological thriller with ballet would be making the money that it is.

  3. m1 Avatar
    m1

    I want to see The King’s Speech so badly now.

  4. Jacob S. Avatar
    Jacob S.

    The King’s Speech finally hit my local theatre this weekend so I’ll see it soon.

  5. Emily Estep Avatar

    Green Hornet was honestly kind of fun. I mean, it’s definitely not that great compared to say, The Dark Knight, but it’s way more fun than bombs like The Spirit.

  6. Maxim Avatar
    Maxim

    Black Swan was destined for success – at last here was a movie men were not afraid to see because of its subject matter (even if they would have wanted to anyway).

  7. americanrequeim Avatar
    americanrequeim

    black swan’s numbers speaks for its self. I think its pretty epic that true Grit is very likely going to out gross its rival little fockers

  8. KB Avatar
    KB

    Even as a fan of “Black Swan”, it is shocking to me that it will most likely reach 100 million. I was thinking half of that when it first opened.

  9. Glanton Avatar
    Glanton

    Saw The Green Hornet. Not great, but I had a good time with it. Several laughs and some insanely awesome action sequences. It will probably end up being superhero film of the year besides X-Men: First Class.

  10. Jacob S. Avatar
    Jacob S.

    Glanton, I think you’re forgetting that Captain America, Thor, and Green Lantern are all coming out this year. I’m personally betting on the latter being the big superhero movie of the year.

  11. al b. Avatar
    al b.

    Green Hornet was awful! I see why it was moved to January. Funny how Yogi Bear has made over 80 million and I don’t know a single person who has seen it! And it really is great to see so many exceptional films like The Fighter, Black Swan, True Grit, and King’s Speech do so well at the box office!

  12. SC Avatar
    SC

    Finally got to see “The King’s Speech” this weekend; was drawing very good crowds in this part of Canada, much like its performance in other Commonwealth realms.

  13. John G Avatar
    John G

    The King’s Speech was awesome. One of the most genuinely likable films I’ve ever seen. Even looking at stills of these characters on an FYC ad, it’s hard not to smile.

  14. Glenn Avatar

    Al b, do you know anyone with kids? Because that’s who are seeing “Yogi Bear”.

  15. Glanton Avatar
    Glanton

    *Glanton, I think you’re forgetting that Captain America, Thor, and Green Lantern are all coming out this year.*

    Those all look like garbage.

  16. JJ1 Avatar
    JJ1

    Though I think Chris Hemsworth as Thor may be the best of the 3 guys …. I think Capt. America and Green Lantern will do better.

  17. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Saw Green Hornet opening night with my sis. Really just a big letdown considering the talent involved. Great actors, writers, directors, martial artists, etc, and it really underwhelmed. It was in no way the grotesque disaster everyone forcasted, but it needed way more action sequences with Jay Chou, a lot more visual creativity from Gondry, and a lot more development and screentime for Christoph Waltz. But, what a way to waste such an awesome actor.