Hansel and Gretel did more than take out witches at the box office this weekend; the updated, violent take on a classic fairy tale also took out the competition. Overcoming mixed reviews (and a weak field), this Jeremy Renner-led drama took in $19 million Friday and Saturday, easily topping second-place Mama for the top spot. Movie 43 , meanwhile, proved that it takes more than a handful of big names to earn a big draw. Sometimes, it takes a good script and jokes that are not horrid. Here is a look at the top five box office grossers: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters : $19.0 million Mama : $12.9 million Silver Linings Playbook : $10.0 million Zero Dark Thirty : $9.8 million Parker : $7.0 million
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Hansel and Gretel Hunt Down Box Office Win
