Posted on Friday, 4th February 2011 by Declan Palazzi
LOS ANGELES, Feb 6 (Reuters) – “The Roommate,” a low-budget thriller that received a unanimous thumbs-down from top critics, opened in the top spot at the weekend box office in North America, as the studios braced for the annual sales hit from Sunday’s Super Bowl.
According to studio estimates issued on Sunday, “The Roommate” earned about $15.6 million in its first three days, equivalent to its production budget and in line with expectations.
“Sanctum,” a 3-D underwater adventure produced by James Cameron, followed at a distant No. 2 with $9.2 million.
Last weekend’s champion, the Anthony Hopkins thriller “The Rite,” tumbled to No. 6 with $5.6 million.
The top five was rounded out by the Natalie Portman romantic comedy “No Strings Attached,” down one at No. 3 wi
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I think with the name James Cameron attached to this project clearly branded ‘SANCTUM’ to be one of the year’s most anticipated films. UNIVERSAL started airing their trailers back in the fall, and I think cleverly done seeing as they presented tidbits of the film (obviously, because it’s a trailer) followed by a ‘Based on true events’ mention. Once one sees that the film’s based on actual events, I know it entices ones’ interest and immediately research starts. Caves, Divers, Darkness, Panic-stricken segments and comments like “I’ll see you on the other side” by one of the actors doesn’t leave quite a pleasing swirl within your system. It opens you up to unco
Barney’s Version earned a leading 11 nominations for Canada’s Genie Awards on Tuesday, including a best actor nod for Paul Giamatti, who potrays the titular Barney Panofsky. (Sabrina Lantos/eOne Films)