How 'Lone Survivor' Scored Top Opening of Post-9/11 War Pics -- Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood is often accused of ignoring Middle America -- but not in the case of Navy SEALs pic Lone Survivor.
Igniting moviegoers in the country's heartland, Peter Berg's movie opened to a dazzling $38.5 million over the weekend, by far the biggest debut of any post-9/11 war film and the second-best nationwide launch of any January title after Cloverfield ($40.1 million). To boot, it nabbed a coveted A+ CinemaScore, guaranteeing strong word of mouth.
The patriotic-themed film, starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and Ben Foster, differs from many of the war movies set in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East by sticking to themes of courage, friendship and heroism while largely steering clear of politics and social issues.
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My Comment: Saw the movie this weekend. It is worth the price of admission.
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