Having expanded to theaters nationwide at the start of the month, “Hidden Figures” is the perfect antidote to the doldrums of January moviegoing. And now, by our calculations, “Hidden Figures” is the first live-action, non-franchise film starring more than one female lead to hit No. “Hidden Figures” gives her Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe.) This news bodes wonderfully for “Hidden Figures,” a lovely movie owed a heavyweight prize for surpassing box-office forecasts and knocking “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” from the top spot. 2012’s “Think Like a Man” featured Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union and Regina Hall, but it was really a showcase for a bunch of dudes.

Source: Huffington Post January 16, 2017 17:20 UTC