How Did ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘That’s My Boy’ Do Against Last Week’s Top Films At The Box Office?

This week’s two big releases had enough star power to propel them to the top of the box office, but did the word of mouth on previous weeks releases keep them from making money?

Rock of Ages had the draw of Tom Cruise, “classic” 80’s music, and a built in audience from the stage show.  It also featured a slew of other stars including Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Julianne Hough, and Catherine Zeta Jones.  With all of that going for it, I was predicting that the musical would take the top spot.

Not only did it not take the top spot, it did not even come in second.  Moral of the story: never underestimate the power of a fun-for-all-ages, animated, summer flick. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted retained box office dominance for the second weekend in a row with $35.5 Million.

Like I said, Rock of Ages did not even come in second so what did?  I guess the word of mouth and mystery of Prometheus forced more butts in the seats for the sci-fi thriller.  I was quite shocked to see the film pull in another $20.2 Million.  While director Ridley Scott has voiced his desire to continue working in the world he has created with Prometheus, I am still not sure the film has earned the money to warrant a sequel.  Then again, Ghost Rider got a sequel so what do I know?