Movies

Love triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the romantic drama "The Vow."  Studio estimates Sunday show that the love story starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum took in $41.7 million to come in ahead of two new action tales and the first 3-D "Star Wars" reissue.

1. "The Vow," $41.7 million ($9.7 million international).

2. "Safe House," $39.3 million ($10.2 million international).

3. "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," $27.6 million.

4. "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" in 3-D, $23 million ($20.5 million international).

5. "Chronicle," $12.3 million.