'inception' Sinks 'schmucks' To No. 2 At B.o.

Hollywood Reporter, Hollywood Reporter Film News
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 9:47am

"Inception" ruled the North American box office for a third weekend on Sunday, fending off three middling newcomers led by "Dinner for Schmucks" at No. 2.

Senh: Inception is holding up really well. It's gotta be all those people watching it twice to figure out what's really going on.

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