Monday, February 21, 2005
Smith's 'Hitch' Still Tops at U.S. Box Office
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage: "Will Smith's romantic comedy 'Hitch' led the North American box office for a second consecutive weekend, narrowly fending off a strong challenge from the new Keanu Reeves sci-fi thriller 'Constantine,' according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.
With overall business buoyed by the U.S. Presidents Day holiday on Monday, 'Hitch' earned about $31.8 million for the three days beginning Feb. 18, while 'Constantine' opened at No. 2 with $30.5 million.
Hitch,' released by Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures, stars Smith as a date coach who has trouble getting his own romantic life in order. After 10 days, the $70 million budgeted film has earned $90.1 million, and should hit $150 million, said Rory Bruer, Columbia's president of distribution. He attributed the film's strong hold to both its romantic element as well as to the broad comedic dynamic between Smith's character and that played by Kevin James, who portrays a corpulent client trying to lure a woman way out of his league."
With overall business buoyed by the U.S. Presidents Day holiday on Monday, 'Hitch' earned about $31.8 million for the three days beginning Feb. 18, while 'Constantine' opened at No. 2 with $30.5 million.
Hitch,' released by Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures, stars Smith as a date coach who has trouble getting his own romantic life in order. After 10 days, the $70 million budgeted film has earned $90.1 million, and should hit $150 million, said Rory Bruer, Columbia's president of distribution. He attributed the film's strong hold to both its romantic element as well as to the broad comedic dynamic between Smith's character and that played by Kevin James, who portrays a corpulent client trying to lure a woman way out of his league."
