“Unknown” Beats Out “I Am Number Four” for #1

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Liam Neeson’s thrillerUnknown beat the Alex Pettyfer-Dianna Agron sci-fi flick I Am Number Four for the top spot this weekend.

Unknown took in $21.8 million, while I am Number Four earned $19.5 million, edging out Gnomeo & Juliet, which nabbed third with $19.4 million.

Just Go With It andMartin Lawrence’s fat suit extravaganza Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son came in fourth and fifth place with $18.2 million and $17 million, respectively.

Rounding out the Top Ten were Justin Bieber’s biopic Never Say Never ($13.6 million), Oscar contender The King’s Speech ($7 million), The Roommate ($4.6 million), The Eagle($4.1 million) and No Strings Attached ($3.5 million).

What did you see this weekend?

'I Am Number Four' -- In Theaters TODAY!

I Am Number Four hits theaters TODAY!
Starring Alex Pettyfer and Dianna Agron, the flick follows John, an extraordinary teen who hides his true identity and passes as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. Three like him have already been killed … he is Number Four.
MC just found a cool thing — you can get the enhanced eBook for your eReader!
Along with the complete eBook, the enhanced edition comes with exclusive videos of maps that will guide readers to clues about “The Power of Six.”
Readers can get a sneak peek at the opening chapters of “The Power of Six,” delve into Sarah Hart’s journal, and read an extended opening scene of “I Am Number Four.”
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