Date Night Tops Box Office

Subject: Date Night Tops Box Office Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:37 pm

Quote :: Steve Carell's "Date Night" Takes First Place at Box Office
Posted: April 11th, 2010 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

"Date Night," starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, won the domestic box office this weekend by grossing $27 million. The film had a $55 million budget, which means that it will likely make it back.

"It was mostly couples, and the reason it did so much business is people want to laugh," Fox's Bert Livingston said. "Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) makes funny movies, and the chemistry was great between Tina and Steve."

Coming in close second was "Clash of the Titans" with $26.9 million. The 3D film has now earned $110.5 million domestically and $230 million worldwide. "Titans" cost only $125 million to make.

"We have great word of mouth with our core audience," Warners' Dan Fellman said. "The 3D experience continued to drive the box office this weekend and has played a significant role in the success of the film."

"How to Train Your Dragon" continues to perform well. The $165 million movie took third place by adding another $25.4 million to its $133 domestic take and $256 worldwide take.

In limited release, the family drama "Letters to God" debuted in 897 theaters and went on to earn $1.3 million. The film, about a young boy fighting cancer, took tenth place.

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