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The new Nicolas Cage movie "National Treasure" continued to live up to its name, holding onto top spot at the U.S. box office for the second weekend in a row. The action film, about a man trying to steal the U.S. Declaration of Independence, grossed an estimated $33.1 million. Coming in second place with $24.1 million was "The Incredibles," a computer-animated feature starring a family of spandex-clad superheroes. The film is already one of the biggest hits of all time with $215 million in revenues. Comedian Tim Allen's latest effort, "Christmas with the Kranks," debuted in third spot with $22.7 million. Another holiday-themed offering, "The Polar Express," featuring the voice of Tom Hanks, finished fourth with $20.1 million. Rounding out the top five was "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie," based on the popular cartoon series, with $17.8 million. Rounding out the top ten were: "Alexander" ($13.4 million); "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" ($6.8 million); "Finding Neverland" ($4.71 million); "Ray" ($3.9 million); and "After Sunset" ($3.33 million).