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Elf The True Master and Commander


11-17-03 Keavin
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Will Ferrell�s new movie �Elf� was the true master and commander of the U.S. box office this past weekend beating out Russell Crowe�s new film and the Matrix to land at No. 1. 

�Elf� debuted at No. 2 last week behind �The Matrix Revolutions� but it was the clear winner this weekend taking in an estimated $27.2 million. 

�Master and Commander� came in a close second with $25 million. �The Matrix Revolutions� dropped to third place and 66% with $16.3 million. 

Family films dominated the middle of the Top 10; Disney�s �Brother Bear" came in 4th earning $12 million and �Looney Tunes: Back in Action� debuted at No. 5 with $9.5 million. 

"Love Actually" actually earned $8.9 million placing it in 6th place.  �Scary Movie 3� is still going strong, bringing in an addition $6.1 million and a 7th place finish. �Radio� was turned on to the tune of $5 million. 

�Tupac: Resurrection� brought the slain rapper glory with $4.7 million premier and a 9th place finish with a limited release. And �Mystic River� rounded out the Top 10 with a $3.3 million take at the box office. 
 
 
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