Once again a hero

Sep 07, 2004 by Ian Evans

It was a quiet weekend at the box office as Hero took first spot again with an $11.5 million weekend. The comedy Without a Paddle added another $9 million for 2nd spot in its third week, while Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid slithered into third with $8 million.

The Mel Gibson-produced Paparazzi debuted in fourth with $7.8 million while The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement rounded out the top five with $7.5 million.