Shutter Hugs

As the weekend's only new wide release is Martin Scorsese's film adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel Shutter Island holds the top spot. The release date change for the film last fall paid off...



Andrew Stewart of Variety:

Paramount rolled out its Martin Scorsese thriller "Shutter Island" this weekend with frightening results, scaring up an estimated $40.2 million at 2,991 playdates -- the highest opening for both Scorsese and star Leonardo DiCaprio

Adam Markovitz of EW:

With no other wide releases to challenge it, Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island dominated the box office this weekend with a $40.2 ...

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