'Prisoners' takes box office hostage as Hollywood gets dark

'Prisoners' takes box office hostage as Hollywood gets dark

Hollywood began its seasonal migration to more adult fare this weekend as the fall-orientedPrisoners scored a convincing win at the box office.  The crime drama starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal collected $21.4 million, according to studio estimates from ticket talliers Hollywood.com.  The haul slightly exceeded analysts' expectations, propelled by strong reviews as Prisoners marked one of fall's first awards contenders. According to survey site Rottentomatoes.com, Prisoners won over 79% of critics and an impressive 90% of moviegoers — a strong public reaction to a dark, R-rated film that runs 2½ hours long.