“He’s Just Not That Into You” gives Jennifer Aniston second #1 film in as many months
Movies February 10, 2009 By Laurie A. Trotta
Jennifer Aniston had her second number one film in as many months as the romantic comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You” earned $27.5 million, according to studio estimates from box office tracking firm Nielsen EDI. Her canine comedy “Marley & Me” was the number one in December.
“He’s Just Not That Into You” is based on a self-help book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The film is a comedic look at the elaborate excuses women create as they date and rate prospective mates.
The Liam Neeson thriller “Taken” took the number two spot this week, raking in $20.3 million in its second week out. Newcomer “Coraline” had a third-place debut with $16.3 million. The animated film is based on the children’s book of the same name by fantasy author Neil Gaiman.
Steve Martin’s “The Pink Panther 2” was fourth with $12 million, while “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” keeps chugging along, scoring fifth place with $11 million. The only other major newcomer, the action film “Push”, took in with $10.2 and earning sixth place.
Among the Academy Awards best-picture contenders, “Slumdog Millionaire” is the only movie that remains in the top ten. It made $7.4 million and raised its total to $77.4 million. Final figures are due Monday.
Box Office Grosses
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| Rank | Title | Weekend | Total Gross |
| 1 | He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) | $27.5M | $27.5M |
| 2 | Taken (2008/I) | $20.3M | $53.4M |
| 3 | Coraline (2009) | $16.3M | $16.3M |
| 4 | The Pink Panther 2 (2009) | $12M | $12M |
| 5 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) | $11M | $97M |
| 6 | Push (2009/II) | $10.2M | $10.2M |
| 7 | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | $7.4M | $77.4M |
| 8 | Gran Torino (2008) | $7.24M | $120M |
| 9 | The Uninvited (2009) | $6.4M | $18.4M |
| 10 | Hotel for Dogs (2009) | $5.82M | $55.2M |
