The Incredibles storms US box office

Animated extravaganza, The Incredibles, has leapt to the top of the US box office taking £40 million over its opening weekend.

The Disney/Pixar production, voiced by a host of stars including Samuel L Jackson, follows the fortunes of a family of retired superheroes, struggling to adjust to everyday life.

Ray, the biopic of legendary soul singer Ray Charles, starring former stand-up comedian Jamie Foxx, came in at number two.

Sam Raimi's The Grudge, with former vampire slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar, dropped down to third place taking £7.2 million.

Horror flick Saw held on to fourth spot and while Jude Law's remake of the Michael Caine classic, Alfie, settled for fifth.

1 - The Incredibles (£40 million)
2 - Ray (£7.4 million)
3 - The Grudge (7.2 million)
4 - Saw (£6 million)
5 - Alfie (£3.5 million)

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