On a weekend congested with reboots, remakes, prequels and sequels, it was a book adaptation that stirred Americans to visit the movie theater. Indeed, week two of The Help sent a message that we might have a sleeper hit in the making, while week three of Rise of the Planet of the Apes suggested we might have a new blockbuster franchise in our midst. The new-release class, meanwhile? Enh. Your Weekend Receipts are here.
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Weekend Receipts: Help, Apes Hold Off Anemic New Releases
