Jennifer Aniston’s latest film beat out ex-husband Brad Pitt’s at the box office on Christmas Day.
Jen’s new romantic comedy, “Marley & Me,” based on the bestselling novel about a loveable but incorrigible Labrador Retriever, opened at No. 1 with $14.6 million in ticket sales, according to preliminary box office numbers.
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Meanwhile Brad’s film “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” followed in second with $11.8 million.
Although Jen’s movie won the 100-yard dash of opening day, “Benjamin Button” will likely have more longevity on the long road towards Oscar night.
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In third was Adam Sandler’s “Bedtime Stories” which earned $10.4 million in sales, followed by “Valkyrie” starring Tom Cruise with $8.5 million. Jim Carrey’s “Yes Man” rounded out the top 5 with $5.9 million.
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So what should you see or skip this week at the Box Office?
Here’s how this week’s new releases faired by top reviewers:
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‘THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON’
Variety - SEE
The Hollywood Reporter - SEE
Entertainment Weekly - SEE
Roger Ebert - Skip
USA Today - SEE
Los Angeles Times - Skip
Rolling Stone - SEE
MovieMantz - SEE
‘BEDTIME STORIES’
Variety - SEE
The Hollywood Reporter - SEE
Entertainment Weekly - Skip
Associated Press - Skip
USA Today - Skip
Chicago Tribune - Skip
The Philadelphia Inquirer - SEE
Rolling Stone - Skip
‘MARLEY & ME’
Variety - SEE
The Hollywood Reporter - Skip
Entertainment Weekly - SEE
Roger Ebert - SEE
USA Today - Skip
Los Angeles Times - SEE
Rolling Stone - Skip
MovieMantz - SEE
‘VALKYRIE’
Variety - Skip
The Hollywood Reporter - SEE
Los Angeles Times - SEE
USA Today - Skip
The Philadelphia Inquirer - SEE
Roger Ebert - SEE
Rolling Stone - SEE
MovieMantz - SEE
‘THE SPIRIT’
Variety - Skip
The Hollywood Reporter - Skip
Entertainment Weekly - Skip
USA Today - SEE
Los Angeles Times - Skip
Chicago Tribune - Skip
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Skip
Roger Ebert - Skip
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