'Salt' sequel happening soon!

Let me tell you right away: I loved "Salt." It's one heck of a crazy, over-the-top thriller, but I enjoyed the hell out of it. Consequently, I'm quite excited about Sony moving ahead with the sequel, which Kurt Wimmer is writing, according to Deadline.

Angelina Jolie is expected to return as Evelyn Salt, who in the first film tried to save the world from some evil Russians. Let's hope Wimmer will come up with something just as intriguing in the follow-up. I also hope Phillip Noyce will return to direct. You?

Box Office: 'Expendables' kills 'Eat Pray Love'

Sylvester Stallone is back at the very top of the North American box office, because his latest action flick "The Expendables" brought in $35 million to grab the first spot and easily defeat its competition.

"The Expendables" scored a solid average of $10,713 per theater at 3,270 locations, taking a big step toward earning back the approx. $70 million it cost. It also beat "Eat Pray Love" by $12 million.

The Ryan Murphy directed adaptation of the popular novel debuted in second place, bagging $23.7 million via an average of $7,690 per theater at 3,082 sites. The film stars Julia Roberts Javier Bardem.

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Box Office: 'The Other Guys' wins with $35M

Will Ferrell is the king of the North American box office again. His new comedy "The Other Guys" easily defeated its competition this weekend with a strong $35.6 million in estimated ticket sales.

The Adam McKay-directed funny flick, which also stars Mark Wahlberg and follows two loser cops taking on a big case to prove themselves, scored a solid average of $9,751 per theater at 3,651 locations.

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" ended up beating "Step Up 3D." The sci-fi thriller with Leonardo DiCaprio took the No. 2 spot with another $18.6 million for a superb total gross of $227.7 million.

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Freeze! 'The Other Guys' takes box office lead!

Adam McKay's action comedy "The Other Guys" stormed to the top of the North American box office Friday with an estimated $13.2 million in ticket sales. Great news, because the movie delivers the goods!

Meanwhile, Jon Chu's "Step Up 3D" debuted in second place Friday, bringing in a decent one-day gross of $6.6 million. The 3D dancing sequel scored an average of $2,710 per theater at 2,435 locations.

That's it for the new releases. Christopher Nolan's "Inception" slipped to No. 3, earning $5.5 million for a total gross of $214.6 million. Following at No. 4 with $3.3 million was "Dinner for Schmucks."

At No. 5, "Salt" picked up $3 million, lifting its cumulative gross to $83.8 million. "Despicable Me" raced past the $200 million mark after bagging $2.9 million for an exact total gross of $202.9 million.

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Box Office: 'Inception' swallows 'Schmucks'

It happened! Christopher Nolan's spectacular sci-fi thriller "Inception" defeated all new releases to hang on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, according to estimates.

"Inception" bagged $27.5 million via an average of $7,763 per theater at 3,545 locations. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film brought its total haul to a superb $193.3 million after a great three-week run.

"Dinner for Schmucks" debuted in second place, earning $23.3 million. The comedy with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell scored an average of $8,004 per theater, but the film is only playing at 2,911 locations.

Meanwhile, new release "Charlie St. Cloud" only made it to No. 6, pulling in $12.1 million. "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" flew to fifth place, generating $12.5 million at 3,705 locations.

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Friday box office: 'Dinner for Schmucks' rules

Jay Roach's comedy remake "Dinner for Schmucks" topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $8.4 million in ticket sales. That's not a bad result for a flick playing at 2,911 locations.

Still going strong in second place was Christopher Nolan's sci-fi masterpiece "Inception," which picked up another 8.1 million and lifted its cume to $173.9 million. If you haven't seen it yet, please do so.

At No. 3, Angelina Jolie's new thriller "Salt" bagged $5.9 million, reaching a domestic total of $57.4 million. It's not excatly a memorable film, but it's definitely more intriguing than most movies this summer.

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Early numbers show 'Schmucks' is big winner

Steve Carell and Paul Rudd are on track to lead the North American box office this weekend as "Dinner for Schmucks" scored approximatively $10 million Friday, this according to very early estimates.

Deadline reports "Schmucks" may make up to $27 million, but we'll get a better sense of what's possible tomorrow morning. "Inception" came in second Friday with $7.8 million, a rather good result.

At No. 3, it looks like "Salt" picked up $5.6 million for an estimated weekend of $18 million. New entries "Charlie St. Cloud" opened lower in fourth place with $5.3 million Friday. Again, these are estimates.

As for "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," it only bagged around $4.3 million, which could translate into a $12 million weekend.

Box Office: 'Inception' wins, 'Salt' strong second!

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller "Inception" held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with another strong $43.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Inception" easily defeated Phillip Noyce's excellent thriller "Salt," which followed in second place with a three-day gross of $36.5 million. Angelina Jolie stars in the film about a CIA officer on the run.

Scoring an average of $11,473 per theater at 3,792 locations, "Inception" lifted its early domestic total gross to $143.6 million. Sony's "Salt" delivered a strong average of $10,105 at 3,612 locations.

Meanwhile, new entry "Ramona and Beezus" only made it No. 6 this weekend, bagging $8 million. The film starring Selena Gomez and Joey King debuted at 2,719 locations. Budget was set at $15 million.

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'Inception' beats 'Salt' at Friday box office

It was a close race, but according to estimates, Christopher Nolan's "Inception" beat new release "Salt" the North American box office Friday. "Inception" finished first with $13.2 million in ticket sales.

That's a pretty darn good result for a film that's been doing well all week long. Domestically, "Inception" has already bagged $113.3 million, with eyes set on yet another weekend win. Quite amazing!

Phillip Noyce's "Salt," which stars Angelina Jolie as a CIA officer on the run, picked up $12.7 million Friday, which is not bad either. The film delivers the goods, and you should definitely go check it out.

Also opening this weekend was "Ramona and Beezus," but the family film only made it to No. 4 with $3 million. "Despicable Me" took the third spot with a daily gross of $7.3 million (144.9 million total haul).

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Movie Review: "Salt"

Seen on: July 23, 2010

The players: Director: Phillip Noyce, Writer: Kurt Wimmer, Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, August Diehl

Facts of interest: Noyce also helmed "Rabbit-Proof Fence."

The plot: Angelina Jolie plays Salt, a CIA officer on the run after she's accused of being a Russian sleeper spy.

Our thoughts: Phillip Noyce’s new action thriller “Salt” may just be one of the most absurd films I’ve seen in this genre, but to tell you the truth, it’s also one awesome big-screen ride. Starring Angelina Jolie in a role she has absolutely no trouble mastering, this fast-paced flick combines intense action and a bunch of clever twists to create quite the entertaining atmosphere.

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