Once more, moviegoers defied predictions and visited movie theaters in big numbers this weekend. He's Just Not That Into You overcame mediocre reviews to top the weekend with an impressive $27.465 million, according to Warner Bros. Sunday estimate. Taken fell only 18% from its opening to score $20.3 million. Coraline also had a very strong debut with $16.3 million and clearly managed to find its audience in spite of being a challenge to market.

The Pink Panther 2 came fourth with $12 million, which is slightly more disappointing, but still OK for a movie that has received terrible reviews. Push was a little further back with $10.2 million, which again will not disappoint Summit too much.

Limited release Fanboys earned $164,000 in 44 theaters and, after months of controversy, looks as though it will have a relatively short theatrical life.

- Weekend Estimates

Date posted: 2009-02-08