Top 17 Comedy Movies Must-Watch Released in 2012

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Info on Silver Linings Playbook / IMDB / YouTube

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori. Details on Ted / IMDB / YouTube

A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. Look into 21 Jump Street / IMDB / YouTube

Ralph is tired of playing the role of a bad guy and embarks on a journey to become a video game hero. But he accidentally lets loose a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Find out about Wreck-It Ralph / IMDB / YouTube

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Find out about Brave / IMDB / YouTube

Agent J travels in time to M.I.B.'s early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. Check out Men in Black³ / IMDB / YouTube

Two 12-year-olds, who live on an island, fall in love with each other and elope into the wilderness. While people set out on a search mission, a violent storm approaching them catches their attention. Get info on Moonrise Kingdom / IMDB / YouTube

The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Details on The Dictator / IMDB / YouTube

Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Check out Pitch Perfect / IMDB / YouTube

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Learn about Hotel Transylvania / IMDB / YouTube

An imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. Get info on Dark Shadows / IMDB / YouTube

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu. Explore Seven Psychopaths / IMDB / YouTube

When George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic. Check out The Artist / IMDB / YouTube

Three high-school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads. Find out about Project X / IMDB / YouTube

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. Info on Ice Age: Continental Drift / IMDB / YouTube

Jim, Michelle, Stifler, and their friends reunite in East Great Falls, Michigan for their high school reunion. Check out American Reunion / IMDB / YouTube

The Madagascar animals join a struggling European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves being pursued by a psychotic animal-control officer. More about Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted / IMDB / YouTube