The American shoots at the top spot; Machete slashes at third

(September 3-5, 2010 - US)

1. The American — $12,968,000

*$16,114,000

2. Takers — $11,450,000

*$37,900,000

3. Machete — $11,300,000

*$11,300,000

4. The Last Exorcism — $7,645,000

*$32,477,000

5. Going the Distance — $6,885,000

*$6,885,000

* indicates total box office take since opening.

Full list of Box Office Totals after the jump.

Full list of Box Office Totals.