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Even though religious critics have given it a big thumbs down, "The Da Vinci Code" is breaking records. Easily the largest opening of the year, the film made $77 million in the U.S., and is now the overseas' highest opening ever at $147 million. The three-day opening returns beat out the overseas runner-up, "Star Wars Episode III" at $145 million.

     'Da Vinci Code' Unlocks $224M in World Sales - Reuters

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Posted by John at 04:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

The super-expensive, 98-minute remake "Poseidon" got turned over (get it?!) by Tom Cruise. "Poseidon" is probably one of the most expensive-per-minute spectacles ever: $150 million / 98 minutes = $1.53 million / minute. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a "Rotten" rating of 31%, meaning the reviews haven't been good. Maybe Hollywood should leave good originals alone and try on some new material.

     'Mission Impossible III' Sinks 'Poseidon' - Associated Press

     Poseidon - Rotten Tomatoes.com

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Tom Cruise's off-screen wackiness has come home to roost. His "Mission Impossible: III" fell as much as $10 million short of expecations. The opening weekend is estimated to be $48 million. It looks like you can't jump around on couches and get your box office too.

     M:I3 Fails to Accomplish Predictions - CNN.com

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Vacationing buffoons beat out a serious 9/11 drama in this weekend's box office.


     Weekend Box Office Actuals (U.S.) - Yahoo! Movies

     Weekend Box Office Results, April 28-30, 2006 - Box Office Mojo

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