“Cloverfield” made over $51 million this week, making the horror film the number one movie for week, while “Atonement” made over $6 million, making the love story number ten at the box office this week.  At number six is “Mad Money” a comedy, which made over $10 million. Not bad for a week that included a three day weekend. 

I’m interested in seeing what happens to the three movies that open this weekend, ”Rambo,” “Untraceable” and “Meet the Spartans.” I am betting  on ”Rambo” to take the number one spot because the trailer is hot and the franchise is strong. 

Here is the full list.

WEEK BOX OFFICE FINAL  Jan 18 – Jan 24, 2008
1. Cloverfield (Paramount)$51,593,976

2. 27 Dresses (20th Century Fox)$31,747,354

3. Bucket List, The (Warner Bros.)$19,914,610

4. Juno (Fox Searchlight)$14,725,944

5. National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (Disney)$10,873,762

6. Mad Money (Overture Films)$10,674,174
7. First Sunday (Sony)$10,501,606

8. Alvin And The Chipmunks (20th Century Fox)$10,228,952

9. I Am Legend (Warner Bros.)$6,878,216

10. Atonement (Focus Features)$6,817,833