Dr. Seuss''The Lorax' Tops Weekend Box office

     The animated movie version of Dr. Seuss story "The Lorax" climbed to the top of weekend box office charts with a stronger-than-expected $70.7 million.

"The Lorax" topped second-place film "Project X," a new comedy that brought in $20.8 million Last week Number one . "Act of Valor,"  in its second weekend in theaters, took third place with $13.7 million.

TopTen Boxoffice Movies

1. "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," $70.7 million 

2. "Project X," $20.8 million .

3. "Act of Valor," $13.7 million.

4. "Safe House," $7.2 million .

5. "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds," $7 million.

6. "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," $6.9 million .

7. "The Vow," $6.1 million .

8. "This Means War," $5.6 million .

9. "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance," $4.7 million.

10. "The Artist," $3.9 million