National Treasure Is Golden Over Long Weekend

Nation Treasure: Book of Secrets courtesy Walt Disney Pictures
Although critics tried to bury it,
National Treasure: Book of Secrets dug up an estimated $65 million in its first five days of release, Christmas included.
I Am Legend came in second with a five-day haul of $47.5 million;
Alvin and the Chipmunks took in $32.8 mil;
Charlie Wilson's War delivered $14.75 mil; and
Sweeney Todd, running on half as many screens as its peers, drew $12.75 mil. -
Ben Katner
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