I'm eating crow this morning because — despite what I considered to be a poorly thought out marketing campaign — Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail has pulled in over $41 million since its debut on Friday and snagged box-office bragging rights along the way. In a close race for second place were Taken (the victor) and Coraline, which both added another $11 million and change to their running tallies.
He's Just Not That Into You came in fourth, and last night's big winner, Slumdog Millionaire, jumped up the charts to swipe the number five position. That's probably because over six hundred new screens playing the rags-to-riches tale were just added around the country. I'd bet that with all of its Oscar® statues now in tow, the kids from Mumbai are going to be hanging around theaters for quite some time.
Compared to Madea, the only other new release of the weekend, Fired Up, performed pretty dismally. It earned a mere $6 million in ticket sales and secured itself the number nine position. I'd have to think that it's all downhill from here for the male cheerleaders… but hopefully they've learned a thing or two about being perpetually perky, so they won't get too depressed about it.
If Fired Up is on one end of the Successful Film Spectrum, then The Dark Knight is surely on the other. This past week, the caped crusader rode his Batpod across the $1 biiiillllion revenue mark. Only three other films have been admitted to The Billion-Dollar Movie Club, and they are: Titanic (no surprise), The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (no surprise) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (huh?).
Dare to dream, Fired Up, dare to dream.
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 5:19 pm
DUDE THAT CRAZY FUNNY BUT MAYBE SHOULD NOT COPY HANNAH MONTANA ON THE WIG, PEACE AND LOVE!
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 9:53 am
I love Tyler Perry and all of his work. He makes my husband and I laugh in all of his work. I do beleive that he is an excellent director/ writer.
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Tyler Perry luvs the haterz… keep on hatin cuz he knowz that haterz are jus jealous… keep doin what u do. He is soooo funny… he keeps it real. luv u tyler…
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I LOVED IT! I would also like to recognize Derek Luke. He has become one of my favorite actors. He has been great from the beginning, and he only gets better with time. I appreciate the fact that Mr. Perry has used some of the best talent in the industry. Mr. Perry I pray that God continues to bless you exceeding, abundantly, far beyond what you could ask or think.
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 8:18 am
” Thumbs up Tyler,as of Wall Street news;we need some serious humor.” Keep up the reality humor,and send some over seas to our troops.They need a breathing moment.GOD BLESS!!!
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 9:28 am
Okay, no I did not see the movie yet but am looking forward to it. I just rented the play version “Madea Goes To Jail” and I loved it and “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”. I also frequently watch House of Payne. I am totally white and I totally relate to and love Tyler Perry. It is so refreshing to have something to watch that is not just full of trash and bad language! Truth is truth, I don’t care what ethnic background you come from. I don’t care for rap but really like soul music. I just think of it as different folks for different folks. You go Tyler Perry and keep up the good work!
To the comment about someone having something to say negative just because it is about “BLACKS” that in itself is a racist remark. Some people just have to say something negative and yes some people are either racists and ignorant. Everything is not for everybody and it does not always have to do with race.
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 9:31 am
Ooops correction, “Different strokes for different folks”
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I thought the movie was great. A little predictable in some parts but aren’t most movies are today. And to Veronica, please be sure to let us know when your comedy will be released. Hopefully a few stupid people (as you say) will help you out in the box office as well.
Posted on March 2, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I saw this movie on opening day and i must say i enjoyed every single piece of it.. so much that i went in to see it for a second time. I just love these..
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 8:29 am
I loved the movie but the ending should have given us a little bit more !
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 10:52 am
it is very funny
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 11:20 am
It takes alot to make me laugh and this movie w/Madea did just that. I LMAO, it was very funny. However; the movie is not just focused on Madea. The movie made you laugh, sad, happy, mad and the ending was satisfying. A great cast of actors/actresses.
Posted on March 8, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Tyler Perry is wonderful! GOD bless him.!