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Breaking Dawn - Part Two Leads Biggest Thanksgiving Box Office Ever: Do You Still Enjoy Going to the Movies?

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It seems that not everyone spent their Thanksgiving at home with turkeys, relatives and football this weekend; it was also a record breaking week at the movies. Thanks to big earners like “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part Two,” “Skyfall” and “Lincoln,” the box office took around $290 million this weekend: the highest earning Thanksgiving weekend ever, according to MTV.

The final part of the “Twilight” saga was always going to be a big earner, and it held onto it’s number one spot for the second week running. It has now taken $227 million domestically, as well as a further $350 million overseas.

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“Skyfall” is easily the most successful of the James Bond series so far, and took a further $51 million last week, putting it at number two. Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” made number three with $34.1 million, and has made $62.2 million so far.

Dreamworks’ latest animation “Rise of the Guardians” was expected to cause trouble for “Breaking Dawn” but has underperformed, taking $32.6 million and debuting at number four. This makes it Dreamworks’ least successful opening since “Flushed Away” in 2006.

Do you still enjoy going to the movies?
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  • Izze 2012/12/03 03:34:05
    No
    Izze
    I mostly watch new movies online now. besides i would never go to the movies to seee twilight!!!
  • Johanna 2012/11/28 17:50:15
    Yes
    Johanna
    My family and I go to many midnight premiers. We really enjoy being with a crowd that wants to be there and enjoys the show along with you. You laugh and cry together. It's priceless.
  • Resp 2012/11/28 08:50:51
    No
    Resp
    Breaking Wind
  • Serenity 2012/11/28 08:06:28
    Yes
    Serenity
    No I mean't frickin no I like to be able to make a cup of tea or a snack any time I want and also some loud films make me tired so I like to have a little snooze . Oh my god I sound about 70 .xxx lol There's no way I could watch The Hobbit all the way through I also fidget . It's like I say to my daughter " fidgeting or snoring do you really not want to go with your mates " . xxx lol pushing up the zzz in the cinema
  • us 2012/11/28 04:48:07
    Yes
    us
    I seen it I thought Breaking dawn was good.
  • JGF 2012/11/28 03:24:35
    No
    JGF
    When true Cinerama screens and nice theatres disappeared, to be replaced by multiplexes (many of which resembled projection TVs in a large hallway), I began losing interest. When moviegoers became so inconsiderate as to use cell phones in the theatre, I lost interest (it was bad enough to always have to endure talking people, crying babies, and the inevitable untouchable who seemed on the verge of coughing up a lung). When every other movie is a sequel to or remake of a previous movie, or based on a TV show, I decried the utter lack of creativity in the film industry. When the cost of a couple of tickets exceeded the cost of waiting six months and buying the DVD, I gave up entirely.

    My local library has an extensive collection of movies on DVD; I can sit in the peace and quiet of my living room, kick off my shoes, and enjoy a glass of brandy along with the movie.
  • blackrings70 2012/11/28 03:11:43
    Yes
    blackrings70
    On 5.00 nights;)
  • bags the Indigenous Guru 2012/11/28 02:20:33
    No
    bags the Indigenous Guru
    Theaters now are too small and uncomfortable. I HATE cell phones, they should be surrendered at the door. And the cost!!!

    I'll spend less $$ and buy the DVD, nstay home, be comfortable, eat what i want, put it on pause when I want a munchie or to pee and not have to do 'the slide' past other people who ARE watching the movie.... * 'scuse me, pardon me....'scuse me, oops....sorry...pardon me....'
  • Kitty 2012/11/28 01:29:44
    Yes
    Kitty
    I go to see a movie every week, sometimes more.
  • yoana 2012/11/28 01:08:54
    Yes
    yoana
    most of the time only for the popcorn
  • geovana robles 2012/11/27 23:52:46
    No
    geovana robles
    The movies theese days aren't worth the $20.
  • Chaguy 2012/11/27 23:17:07
    Yes
    Chaguy
    Can anyone explain what the question has to do with the statement?
    and why do people choose a crappy love story over an awesome action movie
  • Mark 2012/11/27 22:18:59
    Yes
    Mark
    I only go on rare occasions, though, because of the cost, though. A Twilight movie was certainly NOT a reason to pay such high prices. Hell, someone would have to pay me to watch it.
  • Ashlyna A. Albright 2012/11/27 22:18:44
    Yes
    Ashlyna A. Albright
    Not often, but I have been to the movies several times within the last month or so.
  • Tylurr 2012/11/27 20:21:11 (edited)
  • Sperry23 2012/11/27 20:05:20
    No
    Sperry23
    Let's see, Pay sky-high ticket prices to sit through a half hour of commercials, a half-dozen 2 minute trailers, then have to listen to a bunch of mannerless yabbos blather to each other and make phone calls throughout the film. And I don't even want to get started on the cost of concessions!

    I think not
  • carriefan13 2012/11/27 19:18:33
    Yes
    carriefan13
    It is rare that a good movie is made! However, I am looking forward to Iron Man 3, Thor 2, Avengers 2, and, of course, an Arrested Development Movie!
    arrested development movie
  • LWS 2012/11/27 19:08:20
    Yes
    LWS
    +1
    Oh yes, me and my 9 year old daughter are having father daughter night at the movies tonight :)
  • Gabsters<3 LWS 2012/11/28 11:01:15
    Gabsters<3
    +1
    Aww I wish me and my dad did that too, hope you guys have fun :P
  • LWS Gabsters<3 2012/11/28 15:10:26
    LWS
    +1
    Thanks we did
  • Kibbles 2012/11/27 18:20:39
    Yes
    Kibbles
    I love the theater. The exhorbitant prices are just another part of its charm.
  • bootlegga 2012/11/27 18:15:40 (edited)
    Yes
    bootlegga
    I still love seeing the special effects laden films at the theatre. Things like Avatar, Total Recall, those sorts of movies. IMHO, movies like that need to be experienced in a big theatre with a huge screen, monster sound systemn etc. Conversely, I generally don't go to see comedies or dramas any longer, I just wait until they are out on DVD.

    Having said that, I didn't see any of those movies this past weekend and probably won't see any of them as none of them interest me personally.
  • Cortland 2012/11/27 18:08:46
    Yes
    Cortland
    Great movie, crazy twist
  • overdog001 2012/11/27 17:50:39
    No
    overdog001
    Seats are too small, and audiences often have no manners. But even if I was a maniac about theaters, I wouldn't give my money to reward this lame franchise.
  • Laura 2012/11/27 17:44:59
    No
    Laura
    I would rather wait and see the movies at home , when available on netflix. How do you know the person that occupied you seat before you came in didn`t have bed bugs?
  • chamchamgal 2012/11/27 17:36:02
    Yes
    chamchamgal
    It has to be REALLY good! I don't feel like spending $14 on a crappy movie.
    Ill just go to the bar for that price.
  • ooo 2012/11/27 16:26:38 (edited)
    Yes
    ooo
    I actually think that this Twilight was the best one yet in the series. I won't ruin it for you, but the end has a twist! >:D Also, went to see Legend of the Guardians~ 5 Stars! I'd see it again :D The animation was superb, and the story was once-in-a-lifetime priceless. It made me believe in magic again :0)
  • Luxxie 2012/11/27 16:07:07
    Yes
    Luxxie
    Went to see Skyfall last week which was totally awesome. But before playing the movie, there was the Twilight trailer and it was so ridiculous that I started laughing! Lol and now I read that twilight has made so much money, I guess there's many idiots on this planet. Oh and I love going to the movies !
  • TimothyBrianFoley 2012/11/27 16:02:18
    Yes
    TimothyBrianFoley
    going to the movies is fun
  • Professor Wizard 2012/11/27 14:37:46
    Yes
    Professor Wizard
    +1
    I do... I even went to see Skyfall over the weekend.

    However, the Movie Houses in my town want to ruin the experience... While you can not watch a movie for $7, on a very large screen, in a fairly comfy seat.. the theatres around here want to convert them all to Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment Venues.. Now the movie ticket is $18, and that is before you pay $10 for a drink. And, while you are trying to watch the movie, Waiters keep ducking back and forth serving people, causing your attention to leave the screen.

    I'm thankful for Home Theaters - - definitely the way of the future.
  • Michael Mcconnell 2012/11/27 13:11:44
    Yes
    Michael Mcconnell
    Yes except for the price. The only real problem is forking over bucks and then have ANOTHER horrible Hollywood bomb. Hollywood is now putting out about 2-3 good films per year. How they can screw up with the Total Recall remake is beyond me. Just who OK's this crap?
  • THB306 2012/11/27 12:29:20
    No
    THB306
    I haven't gone to the theatre in over 4 years, and I haven't watched a movie in almost 8 months... Movies are not something I've ever found interesting. The only reason I watch them is because the women I enjoy spending time with seem to all LOVE movies...
  • ♪♫Cyn-♥-Music♬♩ 2012/11/27 08:24:00
    Yes
    ♪♫Cyn-♥-Music♬♩
    Only if the movie looks really good and or interesting.
  • Sir Ant of Camelot 2012/11/27 07:59:57
    Yes
    Sir Ant of Camelot
    I haven't been for a few weeks though.
  • addie 2012/11/27 07:44:34
    No
    addie
    Not for 30 years!
  • realist 2012/11/27 06:11:36
    Yes
    realist
    +1
    But only IMAX where people have to pay enough money for a ticket that they don't bring their 9 wild children or sit their yammering away like they didn't have 2 hours to talk to their friends before it started.

    Honestly people is cinema etiquette really that difficult.
  • Kiki,Pixie,Worm 2012/11/27 05:58:50
    Yes
    Kiki,Pixie,Worm
    +1
    I like the movies :D! I only go if I think a movie is worth it though.
  • mblack 2012/11/27 05:36:29
    Yes
    mblack
    Now that the theater by my house has $6.00 movies and two dollar Tuesdays (candy and drinks). If something is worth watching I'll take the time. Damn sure not going to rent or buy a movie off Xbox Zune. Red Box, a dollar can turn into 6 real quick.
  • BlondeAphrodite 2012/11/27 05:32:51
    No
    BlondeAphrodite
    +1
    i actually hate going to the movies the theatre hurts my ears
  • McCate 2012/11/27 04:44:06
    Yes
    McCate
    +1
    Maybe once a year, and that is only if there is anything worth a damn playing.

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