Norbit bounces to number one

Eddie Murphy comedy Norbit, which features the actor in a fat suit, hit the number one spot this week at the UK box office, bringing in over £1.96 million during its first week of release.

The chart, supplied by ACNielsen EDI, saw two other new entries in the top ten; Becoming Jane reached number four, while violent thriller Outlaw followed in fifth place.

British comedy Hot Fuzz fell to number two after reigning at the top since mid-February, ahead of comic book adaptation Ghost Rider, which finished the week at number three.

Charlotte's Web and romantic comedy Music And Lyrics remain in the chart for their fifth week running, being the longest-serving films in the list this week at eighth and ninth place respectively.

Finally, Hilary Duff comedy Material Girls could be set to drop out of the top ten next week, being placed tenth after its release two weeks ago.

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