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But justhowsmashing was that success, and which of the two films was the better bargain?
Thats where it gets interesting.
Box Office: What Is This Feeling?
Thats whatWickedis feeling after landingjust north of $114 million for the weekend.
Meanwhile,Gladiator IIhas had everybody abuzz since those first shots of Denzel Washington wearing a million rings.
This reflected some assumptions on our part.
The other assumption was that whileWickedmight contend for craft awards (costumes!
),Gladiator IIwas the real contender of the pair.
I dont expect many precursor lineups to pass by without givingWickedsome kind of recognition.
For what its worth: I am one of you.
And Im kicking myself for not spending $20 onWickedinstead.
This turned out to be significant news for a few movies this week.
Perhaps the most unheralded $25 million movie in America right now isThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
For a movie that went off the board at $2, its proving to be a great value.
Elsewhere,Conclavemoved north of $25 million last week, andHereticis about to do the same.
Both of these movies have some degree of awards points ahead of them.
Luca GuadagninosQueeralso opens in limited release for those lucky souls in big cities whoreallywant a break from their families.
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