Movies Dat Rock

1. Beowulf - $27.5M
In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages, immortalizing the name of Beowulf.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation

Running Time: 1 hr. 53 min.

Release Date: November 16, 2007 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sexual material and nudity.

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures International, Paramount Pictures

U.S. Box Office: $27,515,871


2. Bee Movie - $14.0M
Barry B. Benson is a graduate bee fresh out of college who is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans are mass consumers of honey and decides to sue the human race for stealing bees' honey.

Genres: Comedy and Animation

Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min.

Release Date: November 2nd, 2007 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG for mild suggestive humor.

Distributors: Paramount Pictures

U.S. Box Office: $93,570,695


3. American Gangster - $12.9M
Based on the life of drug-kingpin-turned-informant, Frank Lucas, who grew up in segregated North Carolina where he watched as his cousin was shot by the Klan for looking at a white girl. He eventually made his way to Harlem where he became a heroin kingpin by traveling to Asia's Golden Triangle to make connections, shipping heroin back to the US in the coffins of soldiers killed in Vietnam.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Biopic

Running Time: 2 hrs. 37 min.

Release Date: November 2nd, 2007 (wide)

MPAA Rating: R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.

Distributors: Universal Pictures Distribution


For the week ended 11/18/07