Top Five Comedy Films to Watch in 2012
Jillian Trevisanut | Jan 13, 2012 | Comments 14
It’s the new year, but not just any new year. It’s 2012 and according to the Mayan’s calendar, we are not going to be happy campers come December. Whether it was the Mayan civilization’s intuition that the world is going to end, or simply that they were wiped out before having time to finish their prophetic calendar – the main point is that there are some freakin’ funny movies releasing in 2012!
Below are the top five up-and-coming funny flicks for 2012 with all the trailers!
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5. The Dictator - Here we go again. Another one of Sacha Baron Cohen’s ridiculous visions to make America awkwardly uncomfortable. Paramount Pictures states that the film will, “tell the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.” Baron Cohen will play the role of General Admiral Alladeen, a dictator from a country called the Republic of Wadiya. The truth is, this movie looks way more enticing to me than Borat or Bruno. Maybe it’s the way the trailer shows Cohen paying Megan Fox in jewels after a night of who knows what (although we’re pretty sure we know what). The whole concept of the film is far fetched and insulting…meaning I must see it! Release date: May 11.
4. The Three Stooges - The Farrelly Brothers have come together to recreate the silliness and slapstick humor of Curly, Moe, and Larry. The actors playing the famous three will be Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso. According to IMBD, “While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.” What can I say about this other than, it’s the Three Stooges, of course I want to see it! The film will be released April 13.
3. A Thousand Words - How am I supposed to laugh in a movie where Eddie Murphy barely speaks? I guess he’s about to prove some serious skills in his new film A Thousand Words. The story is about a man who finds that he only has a thousand words to say before he dies, thus he becomes quite frugal with his usually big mouth, making sure to not talk. He is put in serious situations where he fumbles to answer in any way other than actually speaking. This should be interesting to watch, since I’m almost positive I’ve never seen Eddie Murphy be quiet before. The theatrical release is March 23.
2. 21 Jump Street - Hollywood has taken numerous classics and butchered them. Will 21 Jump Street have the same fate as those unfortunate remakes? I hope not, seeing as stand-up comedian and actor Jonah Hill – who co-stars in the movie alongside Channing Tatum (Step Up, G.I. Joe) – actually wrote the script. The film is based on the television series of the same name which got actor Johnny Depp’s career started. Depp even confirmed his cameo appearance in the film. How can they go wrong? Theatrical release: March 16.
1. American Reunion - This is the fourth installment to the American Pie movies and the entire original cast will be participating! The plot looks quite simple: the class of 1999 returns to East Great Falls for their high school reunion. It may not be much, but if it’s anything like the old ones, it will be raunchy and lovable. Oh ya, did I forget to mention that “Jim’s dad” (Eugene Levy) may hook up with Stifler’s mom, the original MILF, Jennifer Coolidge? American Reunion is scheduled for theatrical release April 6, 2012.
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wow these have to be the some of the worst pieces of crap that aren’t going direct to DVD. I like Sacha Baron Cohen, we’ll see how this one turns out. The three stooges looks so bad they couldn’t find enough decent material to make a trailer that is appealing. They’re re-making liar liar with Eddie Murphy? Who knew! They’re re-making 21 jump street to be worse than the lame Nancy Regan “just say no” show, kinda reminds me of the Starsky and Hutch re-make. But oh-shit there is an new American Pie! The direct to DVD films were so good! We needed this movie more that we need a new Underworld, every one involved on theses projects should be so proud, I’m sure these will be as good as transformers three and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls.And considering Hollywood will apparently green light any thing now a days they may finally accept my proposal to film a pile of shit for two hours and have every one pay twelve bucks to watch it.
You’re drunk dad. Get off the internet.
it may because im high but these actually look great! gonna see all of them!
I hate you.
We seldom publish “hate” comments here. They are so unproductive. However, the “I hate you” comment was so unfocused and vague, that we thought.. “what the hell.. Maybe someone could grow flowers in this negative pile of shit.” Anyone care to help out?
Im pretty sure the aliens told the Mayans the earth would explode pre 2013, thus their lack of a sustained calendar. The basis of this lie may bamboozle the greater whole of historians, however I’m of the belief that since the final American Pie movie will be complete this year, the aliens will have lost all incentive to continue viewing our tv networks upon its completion, and let’s face it who would want to continue on knowing that the funniest movie series we’ve seen, and will ever see, is behind us.
Who paid you to hype up these movies? When you pass over names like Wanderlust or Moonrise Kingdom- movies with actual comedic potential- for more Eddie Murphy bullcrap, you have seriously undermined your own authority.
I mean, this list includes the Three Stooges remake. NO! That can’t happen. The only way we can try to make that nightmare go away is to never talk about its existence. Pretend it isn’t real.
HOW Cool is it that Snookie is in the Three Stooges movie? Plus did you see that guy in the Jump Street? He lost like 50 pounds I’m seeing that one first!!!!!!
Unfortunately, we don’t get paid. But really.. Snookie is in the Three Stooges remake. How funny is that?
what a bunch of haters. Dictator and 21 jump will both be hilarious, pretty ballsy to put american remake at number one though.
Ever since our publisher, Steven Bloom got to meet and spend some time interviewing “Stifler’s Mom” Jennifer Coolidge, the original MILF, he claims that the American Pie movies are legendary! He wanted to name this website AmericasComedyPie.com but luckily, he was talked out of it.
People shouldn’t get all up in arms about negative comments. Diverse opinions are important….
…that being said, who chose these dogshit movies. Nothing like hearing the same stale joke they’ve been making for the last 10 years.
Dear Boner Doner (donor?) We agree that diverse opinions are important. Some say “dogshit” others say “hilarious” and some just blow milk out their nose while watching these. Whatever floats your boat. Thanks for sharing.