THELMA RAKES P1.35M FOR ITS FIRST WEEK!

“Thelma” is an indie film about a young runner’s determination to reach her goals and dreams. It is a story of a simple young girl from the province named Thelma whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts.

Starring Maja Salvador in the title role, the movie also stars Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Eliza Pineda, Sue Prado, Elma Muros, Jason Abalos, and under the direction of Paul Soriano.

“Thelma” was included in the list of 7 films in consideration for the selection of the official entry of the Philippines to the 2012 Oscar Awards. The Film Academy of the Philippines has chosen “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.” 

“Thelma” may not be a box-office success but it garnered rave reviews from critics which makes the movie one of the early front-runners for the awards season next year.

Here’s the UPDATED Philippine box office tally for the opening weekend of September 7 to 11, 2011 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):

TW	LW	Movie	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Contagion	P12.3-M	P12.3-M	1
2	N	Fright Night	P8.8-M	P8.8-M	1
3	1	Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi	P7.01-M	P30.48-M	2
4	2	Final Destination 5	P5.28-M	P59.1-M	3
5	4	Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington	P4.01-M	P19.05-M	2
6	3	Cars 2	P2.28-M	P73.82-M	3
7	N	Thelma	P1.35-M	P1.35-M	1
8	6	Tween Academy: Class of 2012	P1.34-M	P32.23-M	4
9	7	Crazy Stupid Love	P1.05-M	P27.19-M	4
10	5	Bad Teacher	P0.94-M	P8.83-M	3

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of September 13, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
6. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
7. Captain America – P153.3
8. Green Lantern – P132.3M
9. Fast Five – P126.8M
10. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M 

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of September 13, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Temptation Island – P60-M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
8. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
9. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
10. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P30.48M *

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11. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
12. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
13. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
14. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P19.05-M *
15. Tumbok – P10.53M
16. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
17. Thelma – P1.35M *

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Write-up credits to: Starmo.ph

Figures Courtesy of Box Office Mojo