'Croods' bashes rivals at N America box office
AFP
LOS ANGELES- Stone-age cartoon "The Croods," DreamWorks Animation's latest family crowd pleaser, opened at the top of North America's box office this weekend, industry data showed Monday.
The feelgood film, about a pre-historic family battling with fire and other new inventions, took $43.6 million on its debut, the Exhibitor Relations tracking agency said.
In third was 3D fantasy adventure flick "Oz the Great and Powerful," which slipped from the top spot on its third week in theaters, making $21.6 million at the weekend box office.
"The Call," a thriller starring Halle Berry as a 911 operator trying to rescue a young girl who has been abducted, earned $8.9 million in its second week, for fourth spot.
In fifth was another new entry, romantic comedy "Admission" starring Tina Fey, with $6.2 million in takings, followed by timely US vacation movie "Spring Breakers" on $4.9 million.
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," a comedy starring Steve Carell as a washed up magician who joins forces with street performer Jim Carrey, earned $4.3 million on its third week on release, for seventh place.
In eighth was "Jack the Giant Slayer," starring Nicholas Hoult as a young farmhand battling giants to save a princess, with $2.9 million, followed by "Identity Thief" on $2.6 million.
Rounding out the top 10 was action film "Snitch," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, on $1.9 million at the weekend box office.
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