‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ takes over box office with $70M

For the first time in 2012 a children’s movie premieres at number one in the box office, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ did it earning $70 million dollars the first weekend in March. Since ‘Toy Story 3’ no other animated film had been such a hit in the box office. This charming story full of bright colors obviously captured many.

The craziest party since ‘The Hangover’, ‘Project X’ took second place with $20.8 million dollars. This fun movie surely attracted many teens and people who want to have an insane night.

The film that was number one last week, ‘Act of Valor’ fell to third place adding $13.7 million to its profit. ‘Safe House’ keeps holding on to the fourth spot. It also seems that many people were curious about the Oscar winner, ‘The Artist’ and decided to go see what all the buzz was about, since it came in at number ten.

The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:

 1. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax – $70.7 mil

2. Project X – $20.8 mil

3. Act of Valor – $13.7 mil

4. Safe House – $7.2 mil

5. Good Deeds – $7 mil

6. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island – $6.9 mil

7. The Vow – $6.1 mil

8. This Means War – $5.6 mil

9. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – $4.7 mil

10. The Artist – $3.9 mil