'The Vow' Sweeps the Box Office Off its Feet

Just in time for Valentine's Day, a romantic flick led an exceptionally strong pack of films at the box office - four movies debuted to more than $20 million each this weekend, which is the first time that's happened since 2008.

On top of this high-performing heap was the new Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum flick, The Vow. The film made $41.7 million, defying industry expectations and earning itself the distinction of top opening of the year so far.

Right on its heels, however, were three other brand-new movies: Safe House, which took in $39.3 million, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, which made $27.6 million, and Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 3D, which scored $23 million.

The top five was rounded out by last week's winner, Chronicle, which added $12.3 million to its total earnings.