DHAKA: Kidnapping drama ‘Prisoners’, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, has topped the US box office in its opening weekend.

The thriller about two young girls who are abducted, took $21.4m, reports the BBC.

Its release continues the shift away from summer blockbusters to the films hoping for Oscar success next March.

Last week’s number one, horror movie ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’, slipped to two, while Robert DeNiro’s mafia comedy ‘The Family’ was in third.

The film, which co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer as part of a family relocated to France under the witness protection programme, took $7m.

Mexican comedy-drama ‘Instructions Not Included’ was at number four, making $5.7m, while Chris Brown dance movie ‘Battle of the Year’ rounded out the top five, taking $5m.

Top Five

1. Prisoners $21.4m
2. Insidious: Chapter 2 $14.5m
3. The Family $7m
4. Instructions Not Included $5.7m
5. Battle of the Year $5m

BDST: 1930 HRS, SEPT 23, 2013
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