The weekend�s cinema activity produced a surprise number one - Pixar�s �Ratatouille�, beating action movie �Die Hard 4.0�.

Pixar�s latest was a success and a failure, depending on how you look at it.

In terms of opening weekends, �Ratatouille� made less than �Cars� on it�s opening, which in turn was less than �The Incredibles�.

On the other hand a $47.2million opening is perfectly healthy considering the wealth of competition this summer.

Elsewhere, Michael Moore�s �Sicko� enjoyed a positive limited release.

Playing in only 441 cinemas stateside, it still managed a $4.5million take at the weekend, putting it in 9th place.

This small victory may allay fears that piracy would ruin the film�s chances.