Comedy or Things To Watch Movies

Santa vs. the Snowman -

Starring: Jonathan Winters, Ben Stein, Victoria Jackson

Today's Showtimes:

Navy Pier IMAX Theatre

600 E. Grand Ave. Ste 115 - Chicago (Streeterville)

Up -

Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson
Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.

Today's Showtimes:

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

G-Force -

Starring: Bill Nighy, Zach Galifianakis, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan
Armed with the latest high-tech spy gear, a guinea pig named Darwin (Sam Rockwell) and his team of specially trained rodents are often the last line of defense against chaos and destruction. But when the government shuts them down and ships them off to a pet shop, Darwin and his gang will have to find a way to break out and prevent a mad billionaire (Bill Nighy) from taking over the world.

Today's Showtimes:

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet

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.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC Loews 600 North Michigan 9

600 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)

Cicero ShowPlace 14 (Kerasotes)

4779 W. Cermak - Cicero

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.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC River East 21

322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)

Landmark Century Centre Cinema

2828 N. Clark St. - Chicago

Pirate Radio -

Starring: Philip Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost
In 1966, BBC radio broadcasts less than an hour of pop music a day, forcing pirate DJs to take up the slack from boats anchored outside British waters. Quentin (Bill Nighy) is the commander of such a pirate station, overseeing a host of seedy, lusty and dope-smoking DJs, including the Count (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Dave (Nick Frost), who makes it his personal mission to see to it that Quentin's newly arrived godson (Tom Sturridge) loses his virginity.

Today's Showtimes:

Kerasotes Glen 10

1850 Tower Road - Glenview

AMC Northbrook

1525 Lake Cook Road - Northbrook

The Invention of Lying -

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K.
Mark Bellison (Ricky Gervais) is a down-on-his-luck writer who lives in world where falsehoods are completely unknown. When Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, the notion that ``honesty is the best policy'' goes out the window, and he uses his newfound skill for personal gain.

Today's Showtimes:

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet

Shorts -

Starring: Jon Cryer, William Macy, Leslie Mann, James Spader
In the little town of Black Falls, every house looks the same and almost everyone works for Black Box Unlimited Worldwide Industries, purveyors of a device that is sweeping the nation. Toe Johnson, 11, is unimpressed with the company and its wares; he just wants a few friends. Then, a wish-granting rock falls from the sky and changes everything. The town swarms with wishes gone amok, but the trouble really begins when adults get their hands on the rock.

Today's Showtimes:

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

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:

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet