Birds of 'Rio' Slay 'Scream 4' In The Box Office

There have been a few movies opening in the past couple weeks: Hop, Scream 4, Hanna, Soul Surfer, and The Conspirator. However, last weekend came the release of 'Rio'. This movie has a basic story of a pair of birds getting lost in Rio & having to find their way home (I think o.o). Anywho, 'Rio' blew all the other movies out of the water this past weekend. It had an opening weekend of about $40 Million, the biggest opening weekend this year.

'Rio' blew past 'Hop', another family flik, as it sank to earning about $11.2 million. It also killed 'Scream 4' which earned about $19.3 Million. 'Soul Surfer' lost about 30% and fell to earning $7.4 million. However, in 10 days it has earned slightly less than $20 million. 'Hannah' was down 40% and fell to $7.3 million. It could pass 'Soul Surfer' on the top ten list once the final numbers are released today.

Top movies:

1. 'Rio,' $40.0 million (3,826 screens), new release
2. 'Scream 4,' $19.3 million (3,305), new release
3. 'Hop,' $11.2 million (3,608 screens), $82.6 million total
4. 'Soul Surfer,' $7.4 million (2,214), $20.0 million
5. 'Hanna,' $7.3 million (2,545), $23.3 million
6. 'Arthur,' $6.94 million (3,276), $22.3 million
7. 'Insidious,' $6.86 million (2,233), $36.0 million
8. 'Source Code,' $6.30 million (2,557), $37.0 million
9. 'The Conspirator,' $3.92 million (707), new release
10. 'Your Highness,' $3.90 million (2,772), $16.0 million

I actually find this kinda surprising. I mean, Rio looked like a good movie. It's the first "kiddie" movie that I've wanted to see in a long time. However, I didn't think it would do so well as to have the best opening weekend this year. I'm thinking its a movie I want to go see, even if i am 15. Bring out the inner kid :3 Thoughts?

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