10 Top Movies

Top 10 new movies today in Canada and the United States. Figures are given in United States dollars (USD) and are shown based on total receipts or tickets sold.

1. X-Men: First Class

Gross Today:	$21,000,000
Gross Total:	$21,000,000
Release Date:	June 3rd, 2011
Starring:	James McAvoy, Laurence Belcher, Michael Fassbender, Bill Milner, Kevin Bacon
Genre:	20th Century Fox
Description:

X-Men: First Class, following the classic Marvel mythology, charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men.

2. The Hangover Part II

Gross Today:	$10,500,000
Gross Total:	$164,900,000
Release Date:	May 26th, 2011
Starring:	Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Genre:	Warner Bros. Pictures
Description:

Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can’t even be imagined.

3. Kung Fu Panda 2

Gross Today:	$6,300,000
Gross Total:	$82,400,000
Release Date:	May 26th, 2011
Starring:	Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, David Cross
Genre:	DreamWorks Animation
Description:

In Kung Fu Panda 2, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Gross Today:	$5,100,000
Gross Total:	$177,100,000
Release Date:	May 20th, 2011
Starring:	Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally
Genre:	Walt Disney Studios/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Description:

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

5. Bridesmaids

Gross Today:	$3,600,000
Gross Total:	$98,700,000
Release Date:	May 13th, 2011
Starring:	Kristen Wiig, Terry Crews, Jessica St. Clair, Maya Rudolph, Tom Yi
Genre:	Universal Pictures
Description:

This spring, producer Judd Apatow and director Paul Feig invite you to experience Bridesmaids. Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian, and a group of colorful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

6. Thor

Gross Today:	$1,300,000
Gross Total:	$166,200,000
Release Date:	May 6th, 2011
Starring:	Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård
Genre:	Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios
Description:

At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

7. Fast Five

Gross Today:	$1,000,000
Gross Total:	$199,800,000
Release Date:	April 29th, 2011
Starring:	Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris
Genre:	Universal Pictures
Description:

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five. In this installment, former cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.

Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they’ve blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. As they assemble their elite team of top racers, the unlikely allies know their only shot of getting out for good means confronting the corrupt businessman who wants them dead. But he’s not the only one on their tail.

Hard-nosed federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) never misses his target. When he is assigned to track down Dom and Brian, he and his strike team launch an all-out assault to capture them. But as his men tear through Brazil, Hobbs learns he can’t separate the good guys from the bad. Now, he must rely on his instincts to corner his prey… before someone else runs them down first.

8. Midnight in Paris

Gross Today:	$700,000
Gross Total:	$4,700,000
Release Date:	May 20th, 2011
Starring:	Tom Hiddleston, Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen, Marion Cotillard, Alison Pill
Genre:	MediaPro
Description:

Midnight in Paris is a romantic comedy that follows a family travelling to the city for business. The party includes a young engaged couple that has their lives transformed throughout the journey. The film celebrates a young man’s great love for Paris, and simultaneously explores the illusion people have that a life different from their own is better.

9. Something Borrowed

Gross Today:	$300,000
Gross Total:	$36,100,000
Release Date:	May 6th, 2011
Starring:	Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski, Steve Howey
Genre:	Warner Bros. Pictures
Description:

Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend, and, unhappily, still single—as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) is constantly reminding her. But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she’s had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield)…who just happens to be Darcy’s fiancé. As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy’s wedding, Rachel finds herself in an impossible situation, caught between her treasured friendship with Darcy and the love of her life. Meanwhile, Ethan (John Krasinski), Rachel’s constant confidante and sometimes conscience, is busy evading the affection of Darcy’s hopelessly love-struck friend Claire (Ashley Williams) while harboring a secret crush of his own; and the charming and irrepressible Marcus (Steve Howey) has designs on Rachel that don’t necessarily exclude any other woman who catches his eye.

10. Jumping the Broom

Gross Today:	$250,000
Gross Total:	$35,200,000
Release Date:	May 6th, 2011
Starring:	Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good
Genre:	Screen Gems (Sony)
Description:

A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha’s Vineyard for a wedding.

Popularity: 70%