‘Smurfs’ Beats ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ on Friday

July 30, 2011 - 9:46 am

The 3D toon grosses $13.3 million, while "Cowboys" grosses $13 million; Steve Carell-Ryan Gosling comedy "Crazy Stupid Love" off to a solid start.

In a surprise twist, kids pic The Smurfs edged past Jon Favreau’s big-budget Cowboys & Aliens to win the Friday race, leaving open the possibility that the 3D toon could steal the weekend crown.