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2012 Comedy Movie Preview

Funny Films Hitting Theaters in 2012...At Least We Hope They're Funny

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31. 'Ted'

Ted© Universal Pictures
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane as Ted

The Plot: Written and directed by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), this mix of live-action and CG animation finds Mark Wahlberg playing a man whose childhood teddy bear has come to life and won't leave his side.

Release Date: July 13, 2012

32. 'That's My Boy'

That's My Boy© Columbia Pictures
Starring: Adam Sandler, Leighton Meester, Susan Sarandon, Will Forte, and Andy Samberg

The Plot: A down on his luck dad moves in with the son he never knew just before his son's wedding.

Release Date: June 15, 2012

33. 'Think Like a Man'

Think Like a Man Poster© Screen Gems
Starring: Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Jerry Ferrara, and Taraji P Henson

The Plot: Based on Steve Harvey's book, this ensemble comedy finds four men totally lost in the world of relationships after the women they're interes buy Harvey's book.

Release Date: April 20, 2012

34. 'This is 40'

This is 40© Universal Pictures
Starring: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Megan Fox, Chris O'Dowd, Melissa McCarthy, and Jason Segel

The Plot: Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann reprise the characters they played in Knocked Up for this spin-off which turns the spotlight on their relationship.

Release Date: December 21, 2012

35. 'This Means War'

This Means War Poster© 20th Century Fox
Starring: Tom Hardy, Chris Pine, and Reese Witherspoon

The Plot: Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play special agents who unknowingly fall in love with the same woman (Reese Witherspoon). They go to extraordinary lengths and use any weapon in their arsenal to be the one who ultimately winds up with the pretty blonde.

Release Date: February 14, 2012

36. 'The Three Stooges'

The Three Stooges© 20th Century Fox
Starring: Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Larry David, Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, and Jennifer Hudson

The Plot: Sean Hayes is Larry, Will Sasso is Curly, and Chris Diamantopoulos is Moe in this comedy from the Farrelly Brothers that finds the trio up to hilarious antics in the present day.

Release Date: April 13, 2012

37. 'Wanderlust'

Wanderlust© Universal Pictures
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux, and Malin Akerman

The Plot: After George (Paul Rudd) loses his job in Manhattan, he and his wife, Linda (Jennifer Aniston), are forced to move in with George's brother in Atlanta. But they get sidetracked when they come across a hippie town called Elysium where money isn't important and clothes are optional.

Release Date: February 24, 2012

38. 'The Watch'

Neighborhood Watch© 20th Century Fox
Starring: Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill, Vince Vaughn, and Billy Crudup

The Plot: A Neighborhood Watch group made up of dads uncovers a plot by aliens to destroy the Earth.

Release Date: July 27, 2012

39. 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'

What to Expect When You're Expecting© Lionsgate Films
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kendrick, and Matthew Morrison

The Plot: The story's told through the eyes of four couples going through the 'joys' of pregnancy and childbirth.

Release Date: May 18, 2012

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