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Lakeview Bullies Box Office

Samuel L. Jackson thriller beats Coen brothers for top spot

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(Newser) – Samuel L. Jackson thriller Lakeview Terrace debuted at number one over a soft box office weekend, Variety reports. Banking $15.6 million, it ousted Burn After Reading ($11.3 million) and outpaced My Best Friend’s Girl ($8.3 million), Igor ($8 million), and Righteous Kill ($7.7 million). Ricky Gervais laffer Ghost Town notched only eighth with $5.2 million despite good reviews.

In this image released by Focus Features, Brad Pitt is shown in a scene from,
In this image released by Focus Features, Brad Pitt is shown in a scene from, "Burn After Reading."   (AP Photo)
In this image released by Sony Pictures, Patrick Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson are shown in a scene from
In this image released by Sony Pictures, Patrick Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson are shown in a scene from "Lakeview Terrace."   (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Chuck Zlotnick)
Actor Samuel L. Jackson attends the premiere of
Actor Samuel L. Jackson attends the premiere of "Lakeview Terrace" in New York on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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