Transformers get ‘Revenge’

The real first blockbuster of the summer did not disappoint at the box office this weekend.

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” earned $112 million over the weekend and a total of $203 million in its 5-day opening. The total is only second to “The Dark Knight” 5-day total of $203 million

The only other new release of the weekend, “My Sister’s Keeper,” starring Cameron Diaz grossed $12 million for fifth place.

Sandra Bullock’s “The Proposal” stayed strong with $18 million, and “The Hangover” continues to show its staying power with $17.2 million.

TOP 10 BOX OFFICE

1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, $112 million (weekend only)

2. The Proposal, $18 million

3. The Hangover, $17.2 million

4. Up, $13 million

5. My Sister’s Keeper, $12 million

6. Year One, $5. 8 million

7. Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, $5.4 million

8. Star Trek, $3.6 million

9. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, $3.6 million

10. Away We Go, $1.7 million

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