HPGOF ranks 1st at Rampway Online's Top Ten Movies of 2005
As slow as the movie industry has been lately, you would think that not one single movie made a splash last year. Luckily, for viewers and the film industry alike, that's not true. Here's a quick look at the top ten movies of 2005 and how they faired worldwide at the box office:
10. "Hitch" - "Hitch" opened on February 11 making $43 million in a weekend. This broke the record $39 million opening previously held by Adam Sandler's "50 First Dates." "Hitch," starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Kevin James, raked up $179 million here in the US and a total of $368 million worldwide. The movie was received very well by critics and held the highest grossing title for beginning months of 2005.
9. "Batman Begins" - "Batman Begins" opened on June 15 and brought in $48 million in its first three days. The movie starred Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and, of course, Mrs.-Cruise-to-be, Katie Holmes. Though Katie's high profile romance with Cruise grabbed headlines, "Batman Begins" didn't suffer. It topped out with $205 million in the US and $371 million worldwide.
8. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - Most people had their doubts when it came to the remake of this classic. However, the fabulous Johnny Depp and Tim Burton stepped up to the challenge and got something twice as sweet out of the deal. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" opened July 15 and made a solid $56 million. Most thought it fade off after the great opening, but fans had a sweet-tooth and kept coming back for more. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" made $206 million in the US and $473 million worldwide. Take that skeptics!
7. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" - The movie that sparked all of the controversy of the year, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" opened on June 10 at $50 million. While both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were media favorites, none of their previous movies had been major blockbusters. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" helped to boost both of their careers, earning $186 million at the US box office and $475 million worldwide.
6. "King Kong" - "Lord of the Rings" mega-man, Peter Jackson, can erase that would-be stigma of only being successful at directing one kind of film. Jackson hit gold again. But this time there were no hobbits, orcs or sexy elves; there was a big monkey. "King Kong," starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody, opened on December 14, making $50 million in its opening weekend. Though this was somewhat low compared to the "LOTR" films, the movie continued to bring in numbers and has made $205 million in the US and $500 million worldwide, so far. "Kong" is still in the top ten on the box office charts.
5. "Madagascar" - "Madagascar" is the only animated movie in the top ten. Dreamworks' "Madagascar" opened on May 27 with $47 million. Its mix of funny stars (Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett-Smith) and its catchy "I Like to Move It-Move It!" helped "Madagascar" to rake in $193 million in the US and $527 worldwide, and giving Dreamworks Studios something else to cheer about.
4. "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" - "Chronicles of Narnia" opened on December 9, bringing in a healthy $65 million. "Narnia," starring Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Tilda Swinton and Anna Popplewell, captivated audiences and has brought in $267 million from the US and more than $588 million worldwide. "Chronicles of Narnia" is currently fifth at the box office.
3. "War of the Worlds" - Yet another remake of an alien movie, "War of the Worlds" invaded theaters on June 29, bringing in $64 million. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning, "War of the Worlds" made $234 million in the US and $591 million worldwide, making it the number one sci-fi remake of all time.
2. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" - George Lucas finally wrapped up the "Star Wars" series and he did it with style. "Revenge of the Sith," starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson, opened on May 19 and broke opening weekend records making $108 million. It went on to make $380 million in the US alone, and a world total of $848 million.
1. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" - It was clear that once again Harry Potter had the magic touch. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" opened on November 18, taking in $102 million. "Goblet of Fire," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, won the holiday showdown between "King Kong" and "Chronicles of Narnia." It added $867 million, including $284 million from the US, to its franchise total, which is now more than $3.5 billion.
source: http://www.rampway.org
10. "Hitch" - "Hitch" opened on February 11 making $43 million in a weekend. This broke the record $39 million opening previously held by Adam Sandler's "50 First Dates." "Hitch," starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Kevin James, raked up $179 million here in the US and a total of $368 million worldwide. The movie was received very well by critics and held the highest grossing title for beginning months of 2005.
9. "Batman Begins" - "Batman Begins" opened on June 15 and brought in $48 million in its first three days. The movie starred Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and, of course, Mrs.-Cruise-to-be, Katie Holmes. Though Katie's high profile romance with Cruise grabbed headlines, "Batman Begins" didn't suffer. It topped out with $205 million in the US and $371 million worldwide.
8. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - Most people had their doubts when it came to the remake of this classic. However, the fabulous Johnny Depp and Tim Burton stepped up to the challenge and got something twice as sweet out of the deal. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" opened July 15 and made a solid $56 million. Most thought it fade off after the great opening, but fans had a sweet-tooth and kept coming back for more. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" made $206 million in the US and $473 million worldwide. Take that skeptics!
7. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" - The movie that sparked all of the controversy of the year, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" opened on June 10 at $50 million. While both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were media favorites, none of their previous movies had been major blockbusters. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" helped to boost both of their careers, earning $186 million at the US box office and $475 million worldwide.
6. "King Kong" - "Lord of the Rings" mega-man, Peter Jackson, can erase that would-be stigma of only being successful at directing one kind of film. Jackson hit gold again. But this time there were no hobbits, orcs or sexy elves; there was a big monkey. "King Kong," starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody, opened on December 14, making $50 million in its opening weekend. Though this was somewhat low compared to the "LOTR" films, the movie continued to bring in numbers and has made $205 million in the US and $500 million worldwide, so far. "Kong" is still in the top ten on the box office charts.
5. "Madagascar" - "Madagascar" is the only animated movie in the top ten. Dreamworks' "Madagascar" opened on May 27 with $47 million. Its mix of funny stars (Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett-Smith) and its catchy "I Like to Move It-Move It!" helped "Madagascar" to rake in $193 million in the US and $527 worldwide, and giving Dreamworks Studios something else to cheer about.
4. "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" - "Chronicles of Narnia" opened on December 9, bringing in a healthy $65 million. "Narnia," starring Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Tilda Swinton and Anna Popplewell, captivated audiences and has brought in $267 million from the US and more than $588 million worldwide. "Chronicles of Narnia" is currently fifth at the box office.
3. "War of the Worlds" - Yet another remake of an alien movie, "War of the Worlds" invaded theaters on June 29, bringing in $64 million. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning, "War of the Worlds" made $234 million in the US and $591 million worldwide, making it the number one sci-fi remake of all time.
2. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" - George Lucas finally wrapped up the "Star Wars" series and he did it with style. "Revenge of the Sith," starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson, opened on May 19 and broke opening weekend records making $108 million. It went on to make $380 million in the US alone, and a world total of $848 million.
1. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" - It was clear that once again Harry Potter had the magic touch. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" opened on November 18, taking in $102 million. "Goblet of Fire," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, won the holiday showdown between "King Kong" and "Chronicles of Narnia." It added $867 million, including $284 million from the US, to its franchise total, which is now more than $3.5 billion.
source: http://www.rampway.org
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