Mark Wahlberg saw success at the box office this weekend with the release of "Pain & Gain," his new movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, directed by Michael Bay. Also starring Rebel Wilson, Ed Harris, and Anthony Mackie, among others, the action movie won the weekend, making $20 million at 3,277 theaters. Based on a real story of kidnapping, the controversial "Pain & Gain" has seen backlash from both critics and kidnapping victims who feel that the film is inappropriate. "Pain & Gain" earned a CinemaScore of C+ from moviegoers this weekend.
Tom Cruise's "Oblivion" and Jackie Robinson biopic "42" both continued successful box office runs, taking the number two and three spots, respectively. Led by Joseph Kosinski, "Oblivion" made $17.4 million at 3,792 theaters. The science-fiction film, which also features Morgan Freeman, has made $64.7 million since its April 19 release. Starring Chadwick Boseman as the famed Robinson, "42" made $10.72 million at 3,405 theaters. The drama, which had an estimated budget of $40 million, has reached a total domestic gross of $69.07 million.
Also opening this week was "The Big Wedding." The comedy had a less-than-impressive opening, making $7.5 million at 2,633 theaters this weekend, for the number four spot. Starring Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried, Susan Sarandon, and Robin Williams, among others, "The Big Wedding" had an estimated budget of $35 million. The Justin Zackham-led film has received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, and a CinemaScore of C+ from moviegoers.
Rounding out the top five for the weekend was "The Croods," taking the number five spot. The animated flick made $6.6 million at 3,283 theaters, bringing its total domestic gross to $163 million since its release. Featuring Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone, "The Croods" had an estimated budget of $135 million.
Loading SlideshowWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Mark Wahlberg speaks onstage during a press conference hosted by Sean Combs and Mark Wahlberg to announce their newest venture, Water Brand AQUAhydrate on February 27, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for AQUAhydrate)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actor Mark Wahlberg backstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actor Mark Wahlberg presents onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
US actor Mark Wahlberg poses on February 06, 2013 in Rome, during a photo-call to promote his new film 'Broken City'. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 04: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was processed using Digital Filters) An alternative view of Mark Wahlberg at a photocall for 'Broken City' at Hotel Ritz Carlton on February 4, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 06: Mark Wahlberg attends the 'Broken City' screening at Kerasotes Showplace ICON on January 6, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Actor Mark Wahlberg poses at 'The Deep' Cocktail Reception at Thompson Hotel on November 27, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Todd Oren/Getty Images for PMKBNC)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Mark Wahlberg attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Ted' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Mark Wahlberg attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Ted' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Mark Wahlberg arrives at the Premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Ted' sponsored in part by AXE Hair at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 02: Actor Mark Wahlberg presents an award onstage during Spike TV's 6th Annual 'Guys Choice Awards' at Sony Pictures Studios on June 2, 2012 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Actor Mark Wahlberg poses during a photo call promoting his new movie 'Contraband' on February 20, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 17: Actor Mark Wahlberg attends the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 17, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Actor Mark Wahlberg arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 04: Actor Mark Wahlberg, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Aida Takla O'Reilly, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, attend the Presentation of Grants at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2011 Installation Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 4, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 04: Actor Mark Wahlberg arrives at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2011 Installation Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 4, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 04: Actor Mark Wahlberg arrives at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2011 Installation Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 4, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for HFPA)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 28: Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg speaks during the 'Entourage' panel during the HBO portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton on July 28, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: Actor Mark Wahlberg accepts the Guy of the Year award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 'Guys Choice' Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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