Twice As N-I-C-E

For the second weekend in a row, Ice Age 2, sits atop the movie food chain, as the number one flick across the fruited plain.

As Box Office Mojo's Brandon Gray writes in his weekend report:

'Ice Age 2: The Meltdown' fell nearly 50 percent to an estimated $34.5 million, but handily topped the weekend, while 'The Benchwarmers' was a heavier hitter [at #2 with $20.5 Million in ticket sales] than expected and 'Take The Lead' swung out... [landing in 3rd with just $12.7 Million]

Meanwhile, the weekend's only other new release Lucky Number Slevin, came in 5th place. The caper managed to muster up some $7.1 Million bucks. Thanks to its odd title and a very mixed reception from critics, I think people didn't quite no what to make of the film. It's a shame...The movie's cast seems really rock solid...

For all of the "how's" and "whys" of the weekend numbers---read the full breakdown.