Ninja Assassin challenges New Moon for weekend Box Office Title

It was always my understanding that ninja were so fearsome that no foe or monster — vampires included — could withstand their stealthy skills, but my preconceived notions have been dashed by the box office debut of "Ninja Assassin," the WB's latest action epic produced by the Wachowski siblings.

Despite all the ninja goodness promised by the film's premise, "Ninja Assassin" couldn't topple the supernatural romantic powerhouse that is "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which remained the decisive victor at yesterday's box office. Instead, "Ninja Assassin" face-planted in the company of "New Moon" and its competitors — which is not an unprecedented move for ninja, mind you — by landing in fifth place with a mere $5.7 million, bringing the film's cumulative total to $13.5 million since Wednesday.

As if losing to a pack of vampires wasn't enough, "Ninja Assassin" also fell in the face of "Old Dogs," the John Travolta and Robin Williams-starring family comedy that earned a fourth place finish on Friday and has amassed a cumulative total of $14.2 million since opening on Wednesday. The soft opening and defeat at the hands of the Disney comedy isn't exactly the greatest start for "Ninja Assassin," but the weekend isn't quite over yet. Additionally, "Ninja Assassin's" estimated budget of $40 million isn't so insurmountable even at the film's current pace.

While "New Moon" managed to keep its fangs firmly buried in the box office's top seat, the film suffered a brief snafu of its own. The Sandra Bullock-starring "The Blind Side" managed a first place finish on Thanksgiving, generously offering Robert Pattinson and his "Twilight" contemporaries a slice of holiday humble pie. The lead was short-lived, however, as "The Blind Side" finished in second place on Friday with $16.2 million.

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[th3contender]

wouldent compare him to a Bruce Lee, not on his level, but this movie was pure badass. amazing fight scenes

[LalaMelodyOfLife]

Rain is so hot with long hair but I personally think this is too long, lol. Ahhh Rain is so awesome! Yeah, I never thought his singing career would turn into an acting career. Well, for this movie and Speed Racer, I guess... I don't know, but Rain forever! XD

[nguyenhong3]

Love it

[Fenyx6]

Even ninja assassin with all it's badassness isn't enough to overcome the power of Twilight obsessed 14 year old girls. And I just saw there's a Justin bieber movie coming out. God help us.

[agus6691]

what movie

[ploxscape]

one of the best movies ive seen

[xunit123]

which movie is better ninja assassin or nightmare on elm street

[PetShopMod]

He's a singer!?!?

[SilentThinker08]

@marlin187 And where did u get the crazy idea that I liked Rain? I mean he's a pretty good actor in fighting. You constantly assume things, that I'm a male, that I'm gay, that I like Rain. Haha hope you find some evidence to back up your assumptions and opinions.

[SilentThinker08]

@marlin187 lol first of all what made u assume i was a male? i could be female for all you know. what is a "real man?" what makes gays not "real" men or women? your first sentence was nothing but an opinion, and i disagree with it, hell your entire comment was purely opinion, no fact. come back to me when you have solid facts. till then, i suggest you stfu

[marlin187]

@SilentThinker08 Well for one thing what makes us stright people different is that we dont like think up our ass.Not having a problem with your secual orientation but with the dispocicion wich comes with it.Real men are forced to stand it, while gays rub the face.Hope one day laws of men dont fall apart.Before you are forced to go underground with your customs.

[SilentThinker08]

@marlin187 lol so what if i'm a homosexual? what makes straight people better than gays? such negative stereotyping.