The Tyler Perry-directed movie pushed last-week champ "The Game Plan" down to the second rank in the competition.
Comedy genre apparently still becomes major option for moviegoers to watch in theaters. That's because -directed "" surprisingly came out as the top holder of the weekend box office running October 12-14, 2007 despite its Oscar heavyweights-highlighted fellow new releases.
The Lionsgate release debuted well on the chart by raking in $21.4 million, toppling down last-week champ "" which fell to the second place with $11 million. The Disney comedy was followed by newcomers "" and "" on the two positions below in competitive tally of $10.8 million and $10.4 million, respectively.
Rounding out the big five was rom-com flick "" for a modest income of $7.28 million. Meanwhile, number six went to another rookie "" after its initial decent attempt to pour $6.15 million into its pocket. Political thriller "" popped up next, stumbling four places as it only managed to pull in $4.61 million.
On the slot behind came Julie Taymor-helmed "" that did fine job in adding $3.82 million to raise its total gross to $12.7 million. Two other titles, "" and "", fitted in to make up the top ten of the list, the former collecting $2.65 million while the latter $2.21 million.
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