"Gran Torino" Speeds into Box Office: Jan. 9 – 11, 2009

Clint Eastwood is a master at making thoughtful, interesting movies, and "Gran Torino" is no exception. It sailed into first place at the box office this weekend, with "Bride Wars" placing second. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:

Gran Torino, $29.48M

Bride Wars, $21.05M

The Unborn, $19.81M

Marley & Me, $11.39M

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, $9.21M

Bedtime Stories, $8.80M

Valkyrie, $6.61M

Yes Man, $6.03M

Not Easily Broken, $5.31M

Seven Pounds, $3.81M

Image: Tran Torino, Warner Bros., 2009