Ashley Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 01:03 PM EST

Best movie ever, but read the book it was wayyy better

mike Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 06:15 AM EST

I just watched Marley and Me on www.watch-movies.net . Am I glad I didn't pay an overpriced ticket for this awful movie. I read the book at Thanksgiving and thought it was well written and captured the emotion of owning a dog and raising a family. The movies was a real bad attempt to capture the book. I saw a few cute running like crazy shots of Marley, a fast forward of Marley's life and then watching him be put down. Guess the 100 minute time frame was too short to do it right. Read the book skip the movie.

Alyssa Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 06:32 PM EST

I am an American youth and I have stayed as far away from Twilight as I can. Rabid fangirls... eww. I prefer the books that are classic literature like Harry Potter. Wait till July and then will see some Big Box office numbers. I have seen Marley and Me, and Bedtime Stories and I recommend both. They are wonderful films on different levels. Marley and Me has got to be the most touching movie I have seen in my life. I cried my eyes out.

NotALemming Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:16 PM EST

Saw Slumdog Millionaire....want my money back...boring piece of drivel, would rather watch Katherine Heigel movies all day...snooze.

misty Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 07:31 AM EST

We're quite lucky here in the UK during Jan and Feb because all of those award contenders come out around this time. So at the cinema there are a lot of really great films to see - there are about 3 I want to see this week alone (Che Part 1, The Reader, Slumdog Millionaire). Can't wait to see Button, Rev Road, Doubt and Valkyrie when they come out.

Anyway, will all the fangirls stop harping on about Twilight? Honestly, it's as if all thought and reason has abandoned American youth. At least some people in the States aren't driven by their silly hormones.

Mikeyb Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 11:48 PM EST

The person whom wrote this box office round up failed to mention anything about the impressive stride of the Clint Eastwood movie "Gran Torino". For the last two weeks it has been playing in only 84 theaters. One week ago it's per screen average was roughly $6,000 less then it was this weekend. In it's first climb to 84 theaters it's percent change was a staggering 396.1%. THis weekend it built on that another 21.4%, making it's two week total an amazing 417.5% climb in two weeks with out adding any theaters. I tried to see the movie twice and both times it was sold out. My prediction is with a building audience and great reviews "Gran Torino" will sneak it's way in to an Academy Award Nomination for best picture. The movie is great and once it adds more theaters and more people see that the buzz will only grow in the closing weeks till the nominations are announced.

jeepers Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 07:52 PM EST

The 2 legged dog was O.K. The 4 legged dog was better. Reese Witherspoon called. She wants her chin back.

Tony Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 06:33 PM EST

Wow a whole bunch of TWILIGHT heads in the comments. The Movie was nt THAT GOOD! Indianna Jones Made that much money and it sucked!

Mel Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 06:03 PM EST

Oh since we are on the topic of Twilight, I'll add my two cents. I agree that it will probably pass $180K next weekend and probably finish around $190K+. If it hits $200K I'll truly be shocked. Then again I didn't think it would hit $175K.

It performed well these past few weeks because kids were out of school. This next week will be the test since kids are back in school. Also how many theaters will hang on to it with several new movies opening in wide release over the next couple weeks. But as long as it's still out there and women and 'tweens love it enough, they'll keep seeing it!

Chuck Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 05:59 PM EST

A great weekend, indeed! I'm excited about the state of the movie biz right now- it's doing so well. I honestly attribute a lot of the success this weekend to Jennifer Aniston. The Box Office Junkie ( http://theboxofficejunkie.com ) just ran a whole article about her drawing power, and I agree!

Family films are also a HUGE reason for all the success, as well.

BRADD BRADD Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 05:11 PM EST

Um Twilight rose this weekend, and it made .7 million that's impressive. It should make its way to 190 million, easily will pass 180 by next weekend

Patty Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 05:05 PM EST

This was such a cute movie. I loved it. My favorite line was when Owen Wilson talked about dogs http://www.entertonement.com/clips/54528/Doesn%27t-care-if-you%27re-rich-or-poor

cece Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 03:40 PM EST

Jeff you clearly don't understand women. They will pay to see something over and over again if it is something they like. Will it hit the 200 mark, doubt it. Will it hit 180...without a doubt.

Beth Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 03:33 PM EST

Saw Marley and Me this weekend, and thought it was a cute movie, sad but cute. As far as Twilight, seeing how some thought it would limp its way to 150mil, I say 176mil is not too bad. Don't see it passing the 200mil mark, but should hit 180mil.

matt2 Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 03:24 PM EST

The stunner in the top 3 has to be Benjamin Button. Playing in less theaters and with fewer showing than the top two, its 80 million dollar take in two weeks is impressive, but so is the 60 million dollar take of
Valkyrie. Don't know if Valkyrie will receive any award nominations but Benjamin Button already has and any major wins will certainly add to its overall box office.

Jeff Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 03:15 PM EST

You clearly don't understand how the box office works if you think Twilight will hit $200 million. It's domestic cume is $176 mil., and it's out of the Top 10. It will be lucky to hit $185 million, or even $180 mil.

Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 02:51 PM EST

Surprised that E didn't mention that Twilight actually went up this weekend, and is closing in on the $200 mark. It just might get there...who knew.

ant Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 02:38 PM EST

not mention twilight is closing in on 200 mil domestically ;o)

stephan Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 02:36 PM EST

i've seen curious and it was great. brad pitt should get a best actor oscar nod. just saw valkyrie. also a good movie. don't listen to the critics.

BRADD BRADD Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 02:27 PM EST

Good Weekend. Nothing suprising. Marley and Me will probably end with around 160-170 million, Bedtime stories 135-140 million, Benjamin Button, well if it gets nominated for a bunch of Academy Awards, and if its terrific word of mouth continues, 150 million. I highly doubt it, but if it wins Best Picture, it will surely cross 200 million. Jim Carrey's Yes Man will cross the 100 million mark in 2 weeks probably, just like Fun with Dick and Jane, the movie is holding up well.