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By Gary Susman
WINNER OF THE WEEK: Denzel Washington. At a time when not even Will Smith or Johnny Depp can guarantee box office success, 58-year-old Washington remains about as close to a sure thing as Hollywood has. Aside from his specialty drama The Great Debaters, Washington’s 2 Guns marks the actor’s 11th straight opening above $20 million. In fact, at an estimated $27.4 million, this weekend’s top movie is also the fifth-best opening of his career.