"Think Like A Man" #1 At Box Office, Wins With $33M In Ticket Sales

Apr 23 | by _YBF

The Screen Gems film Think Like a Man may become the "sleeper" hit of the season as the movie is overperforming at the box office and won the weekend with a $33M take! Get the deets inside......

Starring Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall and Kevin Hart, the Will Packer-directed film Think Like a Man has movie execs gagging about its money-making weekend.

The flick was made on a budget of $12-13M and went on to make nearly $33M this weekend (estimated to only rake in $20 mill). And though the marketing may have focused on women (in most cases) the film is also crossing gender lines with many men reportedly turning out to see the film.

One Sony exec said, "The movie had a negative cost between $12M-$13M so we’re thrilled. “Any weekend where you make back the negative cost in the first weekend is a good weekend in our books.”

Not to mention, the film is only playing in 2,017 locations, much less than other minstream movies on the ticker.

Will Packer tweeted, #ThatWonderfulMoment When you try to buy tickets to the Sunday night show of your own movie and it's sold out! #Thinklikeaman

Meanwhile, Kevin Hart tweeted, #ThinkLikeAMan will be #1 in the Box Office this weekend because of you guys!!!! We did 33million this weekend people, this is INSANE

Bigger picture: This is good news for Black actors and actresses as Hollywood is definitely watching. Congrats!

Here's how the weekend turned out:

1. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) NEW [2,015 Theaters] PG13

Friday $12.2M, Saturday $13.2M, Weekend $33.3M

2. The Lucky One (Warner Bros) NEW [3,155 Theaters] PG13
Friday $9.1M, Saturday $8.5M, Weekend $22.8M

3. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 5 [3,752 Theaters] PG13
Friday $4.0M, Saturday $6.5M, Weekend $14.5M, Cume $356.9M

4. Chimpanzee (DisneyNature) NEW [1,563 Theaters] G
Friday $3.5M, Saturday $3.7M, Weekend $10.2M

5. The Three Stooges (Fox) Week 2 [3,482 Theater] PG
Friday $2.3M, Saturday $4.3M, Weekend $9.2M (-46%), Cume $29.3M

6. The Cabin In The Woods (Lionsgate) Week 2 [2,811 Theaters] R
Friday $2.4M, Saturday $3.3M, Weekend $7.7M (-47%), Cume $26.9M

7. American Reunion (Universal) Week 3 [3,033 Theaters] R
Friday $1.7M, Saturday $2.4M, Weekend $5.2M, Cume $48.2M

8. Titanic 3D (Paramount/Fox) Week 3 [2,515 Theaters] PG13
Friday $1.4M, Saturday $2.1M, Weekend $5.0M, Cume $52.8M

9. 21 Jump Street (Sony) Week 6 [2,427 Theaters] R
Friday $1.3M, Saturday $2.1M, Weekend $4.6M, Cume $127.0M

10. Mirror Mirror (Relativity) Week 4 [2,938 Theaters] PG
Friday $1.0M, Saturday $1.8M, Weekend $4.1M, Cume $55.2M

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3:31 am - Apr 24, '12

I was pleasantly surprised by

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. I went alone today to get an unbiased opinion since audience response is a major factor in most comedies and the weekend shows were packed. I laughed out loud, alone and found the adaptation of Harvey's book to be very well done considering what they were working with. Good job to all involved!

by Anonymous
10:34 pm - Apr 23, '12

I went to see it a few hours

I went to see it a few hours ago and I LOVED it! I thought it would be corny because of the whole Steve Harvey book thing, but it was actually really good and really funny. It was really refreshing to see a black movie that was hilarious, not contrived and not cheesy and that had a great all star cast and a fun plot. I loved the cast and I wish I could see them all together again. Great movie! I hope it inspires more great black movies that AREN'T cheesy poorly written Tyler perry flicks! And while everybody was looking at Michael Ealy, I was looking at Romany Malco!!! He's so sexy! And he's hilarious!

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by baby blue ivy
5:27 pm - Apr 23, '12

Great Movie! Kevin Hart was

Great Movie! Kevin Hart was funny as hell...as usual! The celebrity cameos were pretty funny too!

by B Lamont
2:09 pm - Apr 23, '12

Chris Brown Little Part Was

Chris Brown Little Part Was Big, laugh and laugh and laugh...huges laughts

by Anonymous
2:00 pm - Apr 23, '12

We are going because of Chris

We are going because of Chris Brown!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
1:57 pm - Apr 23, '12

Kevin Hart is a coon. Let's

Kevin Hart is a coon. Let's not forget the comments he's made about dark skinned girls. He needs to STFD!

by Anonymous
1:51 pm - Apr 23, '12

This movie was off the chain!

This movie was off the chain! Taraji, Micheal Ealy were smoking hot. I won't go into details for those who haven't seen it yet. Kevin Hart is crazy as hell! LOVED IT!!!!

by CrystalBall
1:12 pm - Apr 23, '12

This movie made more than Red

This movie made more than Red Tails opening weekend....... All the black films that will get the green light in Hollywood will be cooning-gut-busting comedy movies only...

by you_mad-->yup
12:54 pm - Apr 23, '12

Red Tails was fair at best.

Red Tails was fair at best. And I am being generous. Paint by numbers story, Corny dialogue, terrible romance sub-plot, only a handful of good performances (one of them a five minute cameo from Bryan Cranston). So don't dare compare any movie to that, because most likely, it surpasses or is equal to Red Tails. Not only that, Think Like a Man and Red Tails are two different genres. That's like saying "oh you went to see 'Jurassic park', but you didn't support "Fried Green Tomatoes"! Two different audiences. People that like the comedy won't like Red Tails. And I will not accept the fact that since both are black "we have to show Hollywood that we support..." EFF THAT. Hollywood has to show US the goods if they want our money, not the other way around. Once you buy into that mess of: "Here's your movie of the month, negro. Support it or you won't get anymore "black" movies. Oh, you like the black comedy? Okay we will only supply you with that." Once you feed into that, then they have you supporting shitty movies, and appearing as if "we" will watch anything.

by Tim
4:39 pm - Apr 24, '12

People like what they like.

People like what they like. There were no "coon"ish characters in this movie. Very classy and very funny. Get over yourself.

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12:28 pm - Apr 23, '12

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by Anonymous
12:15 pm - Apr 23, '12

oh and i coulda done without

oh and i coulda done without all the black white jokes..wasn't neccessary in my opinion

by Mon Cheri
12:11 pm - Apr 23, '12

and why does it seem like the

and why does it seem like the actors don't really buy into the message of the movie. That's a bit weird to me. I've never heard an actor in movie denounce the message of the film they were in. Any thoughts?

by Mon Cheri
12:07 pm - Apr 23, '12

It all seemed somewhat

It all seemed somewhat contrived and forced to me... Nothings authentic about it... But then maybe it was meant to be that way being that it is a romance comedy... However, I didn't really care for it... It felt like something I had seen a million times before... A romantic tall tale with black folks added for flavor... I guess... Kanye Shrug***

by Anonymous
2:43 pm - Apr 23, '12

I really enjoyed the movie

I really enjoyed the movie and I'm very glad for it's success! I thought they did a good job conveying the book. And sometimes KH makes me laugh, but honestly, I could have done without him narrating. He can be so much some times.

by Mon Cheri
12:03 pm - Apr 23, '12

I loved the movie. I haven't

I loved the movie. I haven't seen the theater that crowded since Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to do with it?"..This movie was Kevin Hart's coming out party. He was incredibly funny!All races, genders and relationship statuses can relate to this movie. I will definitely watch again!!

by Anonymous
11:49 am - Apr 23, '12

I loved the movie. I haven't

by Anonymous
11:49 am - Apr 23, '12

I loved the movie. I haven't

by Anonymous
11:49 am - Apr 23, '12

Loved the movie. I went to

Loved the movie. I went to see it with my mom and dad for mom's bday lol...none of us had one complaint about it. It was a hilarious, well written story, acted out amazingly by a great cast...AND I don't even like Steve Harvey ha. I'd even go see it again!!! #wheretheydothatat

by hellogoodbye
11:45 am - Apr 23, '12

I bet Steve Harvey's book is

I bet Steve Harvey's book is making more money too from this movie. Smart idea for a movie. I have to see this movie ASAP.

by MsVersastyle
11:27 am - Apr 23, '12

When it was over, it reminded

When it was over, it reminded me of the way that I felt when I finished seeing "The Best Man." It was not a good "black movie." It was a good movie period. One of the things that I don't like in many of the critical reviews is that they call it too long. This movie is 2 hours, which is the right amount of time to tell a full story and develop characters. One of the reasons that I have not liked movies lately is that they have barely lasted 90 minutes and the characters are never really developed. It is like major scenes are missing to help you understand why they are doing what they do. Please bring back the 2 hour movie!

by Anonymous
10:59 am - Apr 23, '12

You don't think 2 hours is a

You don't think 2 hours is a bit long for a comedy?

by Tim
4:22 pm - Apr 24, '12

It was a great funny romantic

It was a great funny romantic movie! Everyone was great, but Kevin Hart was the crazy glue that kept the movie together. He is insanely funny! I am going to see it again and definitely buy the dvd when it comes out.

by cocoa49
10:56 am - Apr 23, '12

I had the opportunity to see

I had the opportunity to see a private screening of the movie with the Wendy Williams show over a week ago. The written pages of Stever Harvey's book were brought to life by the direction of Mr. Will Packer and the wonderful artistry of each actor/actress. The cast was great and the relationships united well. I really enjoyed it, went back to see it with friends on Friday. Anyone in or out of a relationship, friendship or marrigae can relate in some way or another. Kevin Hart is this generations Richard Pryor.

by whatitisiswhatitis
10:56 am - Apr 23, '12

A MUST SEE! men and women can

A MUST SEE! men and women can relate in this movie. Had me busting my ass laughing the whole way through.

by Anonymous
10:54 am - Apr 23, '12

Saw it on Friday during Girls

Saw it on Friday during Girls Night Out in Chicago. The theater was packed. The movie was enteraining, funny, and most of us could see ourselves in one of the characters. There was a sceen that made the whole audience swoon; surprise eye candy was worth the theater experience. We may see it again.

by Anonymous
10:53 am - Apr 23, '12

I'm really glad to see that

I'm really glad to see that the movie did well. It knocked The Hunger Games out of the top spot! That's HUGE!

by HoneyBee
10:47 am - Apr 23, '12

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by Anonymous
10:29 am - Apr 23, '12

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by Anonymous
10:26 am - Apr 23, '12

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10:22 am - Apr 23, '12

Girl....u act like Chris

Girl....u act like Chris played a major part.

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by Anfssofngaubavs
10:17 am - Apr 23, '12

It was an ok movie. I think

It was an ok movie. I think the cast made the movie worthwhile. Great eye candy. But if u did not see it, its is worth the wait for dved.

by Anonymous
10:13 am - Apr 23, '12

LOVED IT!!! Exceeded my

LOVED IT!!! Exceeded my expectations! Was so busy staring at Michael Ealy the whole time,the rest of the movie was a blur so I will be going to see it again,LOL! He and Taraji were getting it on most of all their scenes,LOL! Congrats to the cast!!! Sidenote: Been a ride-a-die Michael Ealy fan since 'There eyes were watching God' and 'Barbershop',LOL!

by Michael Ealy gives me Tingles!
10:02 am - Apr 23, '12

haha me too! In general I am

haha me too! In general I am proud of him. Always glad to see him still doing his thing...but also when he was kissing Taraji with the tongue...I was sorta wishing it was me. Anytime the camera caught his eyes, I was wishing it was me he was looking at. He's so beautiful.

by Mon Cheri
11:47 am - Apr 23, '12

That is one fine man! He

That is one fine man! He could get it!

by Anonymous
12:23 am - Apr 24, '12

I LOVED this movie!! Seen it

I LOVED this movie!! Seen it twice this weekend, on Saturday night with the girls and again on Sunday afternoon with a male friend and I died laughing the second time as if I didn't see it. Plus, I heard more dialogue since the Saturday night show was full of ppl laughing! But such a great watch, I will go see again this week if anyone asks :-)

by Jersey here!
9:59 am - Apr 23, '12

I went to see the movie this

I went to see the movie this past weekend and I didn't really like it. The WHOOOOLLLLLE movie is fullll of punchlines...like every 10 seconds there was a punchline and I found that to be very corny.

by Ethel Mae Rae
9:52 am - Apr 23, '12

I feel the EXACT same way...

I feel the EXACT same way... I only went to support it because it is a relatively positive black film sorta speak... but didnt I care for it or find it worthwhile... nope... lol... It was quite typical, uneventful, and the humor was just ok... Nothing to hoot and holler about...

by Anonymous
2:50 pm - Apr 23, '12

EXCELLENT romantic comedy.

EXCELLENT romantic comedy. Even had me almost crying at the end. Took my mother to see it Friday and she wants to see it again

by divafab78
9:46 am - Apr 23, '12

Great movie!! I loved it!

Great movie!! I loved it! Kevin Hart stole the show. I remember when I didn't think he was funny. *hangs head in shame*

by Drea
9:46 am - Apr 23, '12

I liked it, a lot. To me, it

I liked it, a lot. To me, it was a far cry better than the other "Black" movies that have been coming out in the past few years. Think of "He's Not That Into You" but funnier. And I like how they stepped out the box and left out the stereotypical "Black" woman.

by NikNak
9:31 am - Apr 23, '12

Like some 1 else mentioned

Like some 1 else mentioned previously I need to see it again this weekend because the audience was laughing throughout the movie we missed some dialogue. It did well in my area - Baltimore County, MD literally EVERY show on saturday was sold out! Kudos to Taraji for keeping it together for her scenes with Michael Ealy cause I couldn't have done it. Lord have mercy! That man is FINE!

by Bmore
9:26 am - Apr 23, '12

I was pleasantly surprised at

I was pleasantly surprised at this movie. It turned out to be a great romantic comedy! The whole cast did a good job! Kevin Hart had me ROFL. He is like Mike Epps for me - I don't like his stand up but when you give them a funnyscript they are HILARIOUS. Go in with an open mind and you will truly be entertained! Congrats to the whole cast and crew!

by Bmore
9:18 am - Apr 23, '12

i love the movie!!! its been

i love the movie!!! its been awhile since i've been to a movies and got my money's worth. my issue was that, i thought gabriel union was just a little boring, but i liked her partner in the movie. its like her roles are the same and too safe and dont stand out

by Anonymous
9:17 am - Apr 23, '12

Saw it on Saturday night and

Saw it on Saturday night and it was PACKED! I enjoyed it, although I couldn't hear all the dialogue with the audience laughing loud and long. I have mixed feelings about Steve Harvey, but I'm happy for the actors and Will Packer. Like my homeboy Kevin Hart said, the audience DID THAT this weekend!

by Anonymous
9:09 am - Apr 23, '12

Ok i may get beat up in here,

Ok i may get beat up in here, but i saw movie Saturday and it was funny at times but it was'nt all that. I don't know if it because i am so over playing games or because i am a married woman. Or i am sick of looking at black flims with the same messages. i give it a B