RUMOR MILL
Despite being panned by critics, Bringing Down the House drew huge audiences. The movie averaged $11,317 per theater.
Monday, March 10, 2003
BOX OFFICE QUEEN
Latifah-Steve Martin’s House
Brings Down the Cash
Brings Down the Cash
Bringing Down the House brought down huge box office receipts.
The comedy starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin took in $31.7 million to debut as the weekend's No. 1 film. It was the third-biggest March opening ever, behind the 2002 releases Ice Age and Blade 2, and the strongest opening ever for a Martin film.
Despite being panned by critics, Bringing Down the House drew huge audiences. The movie averaged $11,317 per theater.
The Bruce Willis war movie Tears of the Sun took in $17.2 million to open at No. 2. It took in $5,785 per theater playing to audiences that were 61% male.
Last weekend's No. 2 film, Old School, dropped to No. 3 with $9.2 million. Chicago stayed strong in its 11th weekend, taking in $6.9 million for the No. 4 spot.
