Force of 'Gravity' foils pirates at North American box office
Credit: Reuters/Andrew Kelly
From L to R: President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures, Greg Silverman, screenwriter Jonas Cuaron, actors George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, director Alfonso Cuaron, producer David Heyman and Warner Bros. President of Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Sue Kroll arrive for the New York premiere of 'GRAVITY' October 1, 2013.
The outer space drama starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney pulled in $44.3 million from Friday through Sunday, according to studio estimates. 'Captain Phillips,' featuring Tom Hanks in the title role, captured $26 million.
Both films have earned critical acclaim and are mentioned as likely Oscar contenders. 'Gravity' wowed critics with its 3D depictions of space and weightlessness, while Hanks won praise for his portrayal of real-life captain Richard Phillips, whose ship was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009.
Animated 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' grabbed the weekend's No. 3 slot, pulling in $14.2 million. The film featuring the voices of Bill Hader and Anna Faris is the story of a small island stalked by food/animal hybrids known as 'foodimals.'
'Gravity' was released by Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc. Sony Corp's movie studio released 'Captain Phillips' and 'Cloudy 2.'
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles and Chris Michaud in New York; Editing by Eric Walsh)
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