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2012 Comedy Movie Preview

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

By , About.com Guide

31. '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

32. '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

33. 'This is Forty'

Paul RuddPaul Rudd Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
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

34. '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

35. '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

36. '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

37. 'The Wedding'

Amanda SeyfriedAmanda Seyfried Photo by Alberto E Rodriguez
Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Ben Barnes, Susan Sarandon, Diane Keaton, and Topher Grace

The Plot: Formerly known as The Big Wedding, the now-named The Wedding focuses on a divorced couple (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton) who are forced into acting like they are still all lovey-dovey and happily married while at their son's wedding.

Release Date: October 19, 2012

38. '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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