Behind universally positive reviews and the tremendous amount of consumer confidence Pixar has inspired over the past 13 years, "WALL-E" beat all comers with a $62.5 million opening weekend. That's the third-best Pixar debut (2004's "The Incredibles" was tops with $70.5M). The overwhelming commercial and critical response to the brilliant robot film -- check out Jeffrey & Alison's rave review here-- has Disney thinking about a Best Picture Oscar push for "WALL-E."

That's not even the biggest news from the multiplex, however. "Wanted," loosely based on Mark Millar and JG Jones' twisted graphic novel, had an eye-popping $51.1M opening, much higher than Universal Pictures (who like REEL TALK, is part of NBC Universal) expected. Looks like audiences were ready for a big, loud, violent action pic.

Angelina Jolie may be overexposed in the tabloids but her drawing power can't be questioned after this. "Wanted" is the biggest opening of her career. Apparently, audiences can also buy James McAvoy in something other than a period piece like "Atonement." The reaction on fansites like www.newsarama.com seems pretty positive, which indicates the film could have some staying power. "Wanted" may not be a "300"-level phenomenon but its further proof that the appetite for comic book/graphic novel adaptations is far from satiated, whether there are capes or not. Look for a slew of graphic novels based on gritty, non-super powered characters to get fast-tracked...as well as the inevitable "Wanted" sequel.

As for the rest of the Top 5, "Get Smart" did a solid $20M in its sophomore outing ($77.2M total), the kids smash despite competition from "WALL-E" took in another $11.7M ($179.3M total) for fourth place, and bringing up the rear, "The Incredible Hulk." With $9.2M additional dollars, the Marvel reboot stands at $115.5M.

A few standout efforts in the limited release department: "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" earned a whopping $106,000 in its 2nd week of a NY-only engagement. That healthy $21,200 per-screen average bodes well for the family film's national roll-out this holiday weekend.

"The Last Mistress"-- which Jeffrey hated and Alison loved -- did a strong $35,200 on just 2 screens, while about blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, scored an impressive $28,500 in just 3 theaters. Both these films are expanding across the country over the summer, FYI.

Next week, Mr. Fourth of July, Will Smith, opens his latest blockbuster. "Hancock" promises to be sold out at most multiplexes, so buy your tickets early or make plans to see something else during the holiday weekend.