Love-Fest

The star stuffed rom-com Valentine's Day looks poised to win the extended President's Day Weekend...Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief though solid proves to be no Harry Potter against all of the star-power... The Wolfman takes a small bite...





Andrew Stewart of Variety:

Warner Bros.' "Valentine's Day" charmed moviegoers in a big way at the domestic B.O. this Presidents Day Weekend, earning a three-day estimate of $52.4 million at 3,665 locations.

While complete figures for the long weekend won't be available until tomorrow, Warner's romantic ensemble is en route to top the four-day frame.

Twentieth Century Fox's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" claimed the No. 2 spot with an estimated $31.1 million at 3,356, followed by the frame's other wide opener Universal's "The Wolfman," earning $30.6 million at 3,222....

Domestically, "Valentine's Day" saw a robust 26% uptick from Friday to Saturday, earning $18.4 million. Pic should continue to woo auds today with an estimated $19.3 million.

Nicole Sperling of EW:

There's no denying the power of the romantic comedy, even if Valentine's Day, the movie, is as manufactured as the holiday...

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