US Box Office
Two rival magicians ended up at the top spot, as Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige was a star powered force to be reckoned with. Batman Begin’s (Nolan’s last film) cast mates Christian Bale and Michael Caine are joined by Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman and David Bowie to conjure $14.8 million.
Second is Scorsese’s The Departed, holding strong with $13.7 million. Another new entry by another decorated director is Clint Eastwood’s Flags of Our Fathers with $10.2 million.
Rounding out the top 5 is fourth-weeker Open Season with $8 million and Flicka (a family drama headlined by country star Tim McGraw) with $7.7 million.