Contraband Weekend Smash

Universal action film “Contraband” took top box office honors, taking in $24 million over the weekend. The film stars Mark Walhberg, as a reformed smuggler, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster and Giovanni Ribisi.

Disney’s 3-D re-release of “Beauty and the Beast” wasn’t far behind in the No. 2 spot with an estimated $18.5 million.

“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (Paramount), in its 5th week, took in$11.5 million, bringing its total receipts $186.7 million.

Warner Bros. comedy, “Joyful Noise” opened with $11.3 million in the No. 4 spot. The film stars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. It’s not bad, although it seriously feels like Sister Act III.

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