SHOW BIZ: Estimated Weekend Movie Box Office: October 16 - October 18, 2009

 

Estimated Weekend Movie Box Office
October 16 - October 18, 2009

Rank	Film	Distributor	Estimated Weekend Box Office
1	Where The Wild Things Are	Warner Bros.	$32,470,000
2	Law Abiding Citizen	Overture Films	$21,250,000
3	Paranormal Activity	Paramount	$20,163,000
4	Couples Retreat	Universal	$17,949,000
5	The Stepfather	Screen Gems	12,300,000

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Where The Wild Things Are: An American fantasy film directed by Spike Jonze, Where The Wild Things Are is a live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. The story centers on Max, a little boy who imagines running away from his family to an island inhabited by giant animal-like creatures with childish personalities. After several days of sailing he reaches an island that is home to large talking beasts (the wild things). So as to save himself from being the night's feast, he convinces them that he is a great king with magical powers capable of bringing harmony to the group. Upon hearing this, they crown Max their king. Eventually, the truth of Max's nature comes out: neither is he a king nor does he have magical powers. This upsets one of the wild things, who force him off the island.  Max sails home to his eagerly awaiting family and a warm meal. Stars Max Records as Max; Catherine Keener as Connie, Max's Mother; Mark Ruffalo as Connie's boyfriend; Steve Mouzakis as Mr. Elliott and features the voices of Forest Whitaker as Ira; James Gandolfini as Carroll; Lauren Ambrose as KW; Catherine O'Hara as Judith; Michael Berry Jr. as The Bull; Chris Cooper as Douglas and Paul Dano as Alexander.

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