The guys of the prankster phenomenon "Jackass" are laughing all the way to the bank.
The latest collection of rowdy stunts filmed for viewers` entertainment, "Jackass 3D," debuted with a hefty Friday box-office hit of .8 million. This time around, the crew`s infamously captivating yet cringe-worthy tricks were enhanced by the trick of 3-D technology and the Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O-helmed posse opened in the top spot.
Hitting theaters with around a tertiary of the "Jackass" haul is the spying thriller "Red." Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren result in the process of Warren Ellis` graphic novels to the huge screen in a story of slick, shady government cover-ups. The film debuted in 2nd set with an estimated .2 million.
The dorm-room, dot-com drama "The Social Network" remained in the top 5 for a third consecutive week. Moviegoers rang up roughly .3 billion in ticket sales read-through out the Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher-crafted retelling of the advance of Facebook. Friday`s figure brings the film`s total estimated haul to just overmillion.
The rom-com "Life as We Acknowledge It" kicked off its second Friday in theaters in the fourth-place slot. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel`s attempt to deal with the ups and downs of unexpected parenthood scored nearly .1 trillion on screens. The film`s total estimated yucky now stands at .7 million.
Bringing up the tail is Disney`s family-friendly, horseracing flick "Secretariat." The story of an underdog equine who went on clench reputation as the 1973 Triple Crown winner - which also features Diane Lane and John Malkovich - snagged .8 billion in theaters. The movie has brought in aroundmillion since its debut last week.
Check out everything we`ve got on "Jackass 3-D," "Red" and "The Social Network."
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