Comedy or Things To Watch Movies

The Princess and the Frog -

Starring: Anika Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley
Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana -- thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.

Today's Showtimes:

Carmike Southridge 12

6720 S.E. 14th Street - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)

CopperCreek 9

1355 Copper Creek Dr - Pleasant Hill (Des Moines Metro)

Old Dogs -

Starring: John Travolta, Robin Williams, Kelly Preston, Conner Rayburn
While preparing for an important business deal, two bachelors (John Travolta, Robin Williams) become the unexpected caretakers of twin children. One debacle after another follows, as the two clueless men try to take care of both their business duties and the rambunctious siblings. Though their lives are turned upside-down, the men may just gain an understanding of what is really important in life.

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Carmike Southridge 12

6720 S.E. 14th Street - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)

CopperCreek 9

1355 Copper Creek Dr - Pleasant Hill (Des Moines Metro)

Fantastic Mr. Fox -

Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray
After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition.

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The Fleur Cinema and Cafe

4545 Fleur Ave. - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)

Cinemark North Grand 5

2801 Grand Avenue - Ames (Central Iowa)

Planet 51 -

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman
When astronaut Capt. Charles ``Chuck'' Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he is the first life form to set foot there. But he gets the surprise of his life when he learns that it is inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America -- complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.

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Nova Cinema 10

4353 Merle Hay Rd - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)

Century 20 Jordan Creek

101 Jordan Creek Parkway - West Des Moines (Jordan Creek)

Zombieland -

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
After a virus turns most people into zombies, the world's surviving humans remain locked in an ongoing battle against the hungry undead. Four survivors -- Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and his cohorts Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) -- abide by a list of survival rules and zombie-killing strategies as they make their way toward a rumored safe haven in Los Angeles.

Today's Showtimes:

Cinemark North Grand 5

2801 Grand Avenue - Ames (Central Iowa)

Couples Retreat -

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love
Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.

Today's Showtimes:

Cinemark North Grand 5

2801 Grand Avenue - Ames (Central Iowa)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel -

Starring: Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee, Justin Long
Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew (Zachary Levi), chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle of the bands contest. Though the boys think winning the contest will be easy, romantic and musical sparks fly when they meet Brittany, Eleanor and Jeannette -- also known as The Chipettes.