But with a budget around $100 million, this is not a big win for the German-born director.
The story was much the same for the new releases in the second and third place slots.
Midwayspooked theEwan McGregor-ledDoctor Sleepthe follow-up toThe Shiningthat apparently nobody wantedinto second place with $14.1 million.
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Doctor Sleepis a massive financial disappointment.
He seeks to protect her from a cult hoping to cultivate said power in exchange for immortality.
EWgave thefilma dismal C+ rating calling it a mess.
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Adding, Its way too long, clashing somber sobriety with loony cheap thrills.
TheShininghomages turn shameless and cheap.
The jump-scares are more funny than scary.
Dan is a problem.
McGregor used to be such a live-wire performer, but hes frozen stolid here.
But the language of pop therapy can make for deadly dialogue.
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Fans dont agree, howeverit earned a tepid B+ from Cinemascore viewers.
Audiences agreed,giving it a terrible B- Cinemascore.
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