George Clooney's 'The Descendants' Opens Strong

Behold, the energy of George Clooney. Based on the Hollywood Reporter, the actor's latest movie, 'The Descendants,' is off and away to a powerful begin in limited release. Despite opening in just five theaters on Wednesday evening, the film made $39,777, with typically $7,955 per location. That may not appear like a great deal of dough (specially when you consider the possibility $125+ million opening of 'Breaking Beginning, Part I' a few days ago), but it is pretty solid thinking about the amount of theaters. To place it in perspective, 'J. Edgar' made $52,645 from seven theaters to have an average $7,521 if this opened up in limited release last Wednesday, that is just beneath the 'Descendants' haul. (Take that Leo!) Starring Clooney, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard and Shailene Woodley (who spoke about Clooney's fart machine the 2009 week), 'The Descendants' follows the storyline of Matt King (Clooney) who looks to reunite together with his kids after his wife falls right into a coma. The film will open countrywide November. 23. [via THR] [Photo: Fox Searchlight] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook