‘Bad Boys’ tops box office for third straight week
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — “Bad Boys of Life” went for a three-peat at the box office during Super Bowl weekend. The studio said the third installment became the highest-grossing film in the franchise with $148 million, eclipsing “Bad Boys II.” The earning for “Bad Boys” is the best box office turnout compared to other No. “It’s had this picture-perfect platform release on its road to the Oscar telecast.” It was a bumpy start for newcomers “Gretel & Hansel” and “The Rhythm Section,” which barely cracked the top 10. “The Rhythm Section,” an action drama starring Blake Lively, pulled in $2.8 million barely notched “Knives Out.” “It does get increasingly difficult for films that don’t over-perform on Super Bowl weekend to build any head of steam going forward,” Dergarabedian said.