The folks over at Weinstein Co. must be breathing a big sigh of relief. Friday’s box office numbers suggest their gamble on in-house auteur Quentin Tarantino has paid off: His WWII drama Inglourious Basterds took in an estimated $14.3 million, putting it on track to win the weekend with what could be an impressive $36 million.
1. Inglourious Basterds–$14.3 million
2. District 9–$5.5 million
3. G.I. Joe–$3.6 million
4. The Time Traveler’s Wife–$3.3 million
5. Julie & Julia–$2.6 million