‘Musical’ rocks the box office
“High School Musical: Senior Year” danced its way to the top of the box office this weekend with $42 million.
The Disney movie edged Lionsgate’s horror sequel “Saw V,” which earned $30.5 million.
The other debut, “Pride and Glory,” only took in $6.3 million. The police drama stars Edward Norton and Colin Farrell in a tale of corruption among a family of New York City cops.
Last weekend’s No. 1 movie, “Max Payne,” fell to third place with $7.6 million, raising its 10-day total to $29.7 million.
TOP 10 BOX OFFICE
1. High School Musical: Senior Year, $42 million
2. Saw V, $30.5 million
3. Max Payne, $7.6 million
4. Beverly Hills Chihuahua, $6.3 million
5. Pride and Glory, $6.3 million
6. The Secret Life of Bees, $5.9 million
7. W., $5.3 million
8. Eagle Eye, $5.1 million
9. Body of Lies, $4.1 million
10. Quarantine, $2.6 million