If Heat Index is Wilting You in West Des Moines, Rent a Cool Flick

Here’s what the weather folks are saying about Saturday and Sunday – and really, into next week: Hot, humid and (if Patch can editorialize just a bit here) nasty.

In other words, sunny, highs in the mid-90s and, with a dewpoint around 66 degrees, withering heat indices.

So, you may as well stay inside and have some laughs. Demoted fits the bill. It’s the story of Rodney and Mike, a pair of irresponsible, hard-partying and chauvinistic corporate tire salesmen who get a new boss – a dweeb they’ve been tormenting for years – after the boss they loved died in a strip club.

His first order of business? Demoting them to the all-female secretarial pool.

Can you guess where this is going?

Also new at Redbox:

• Smitty
• The Client List
• The Adventures of Chris Fable
• The Amazing Spiderman (X360)

Here’s the Top 5 in Redbox rentals last week in West Des Moines:

1. 21 Jump Street – Schmidt and Jenko are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: R Stars: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle

2. Safe House – Legendary spy Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men the CIA ever trained, the brilliant ex-intelligence officer has betrayed assets and sold military codes to enemies of the state since he turned. From aiding splinter cells to trading incendiary secrets to the highest bidder, the damage he has done to the U.S. is immeasurable. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.0 Stars Rating: R Stars: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard

3. Act of Valor – When a mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative unexpectedly uncovers a plot with disastrous consequences, a team of elite warriors is dispatched on a top-secret operation. As the men of Bandito Platoon race against the clock in a mission to hotspots around the globe, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.5 Stars Rating: R. Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Jason Cottle, Nestor Serrano, Dave Hansen, Brendan Winehold

4. Wrath of the Titans – Perseus is called into action again when the Titans capture Zeus and threaten to break free from the Underworld and doom all mankind. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Édgar Ramírez, Toby Kebbell

5. This Means War – Two of the world's deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends - until they discover that they've fallen in love with the same woman. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.0 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler

In West Des Moines, Redbox kiosks are located at Hy-Vee, Walmart,  McDonalds restaurants and Kum & Go convenience stores. Or, go here to find a kiosk near you.