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21 Jump Street

Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle

In the action-comedy 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street ... read more read more...unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. As they trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, Schmidt and Jenko risk their lives to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring. But they find that high school is nothing like they left it just a few years earlier - and neither expects that they will have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again and all the issues they thought they had left behind. -- (C) Sony Pictures

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  • allan913
    May 26, 2012
    allan913
    A wickedly enjoyable blast of a movie. An excellent and hilarious comedy thats raunchy, rude and extreamly entertaining. A full-out fun and explosive action-packed comedy thats over the top with great character moments and zany antics. It takes the classic 80`s series and re-vamp... read mores it to be a wildly hysterical spoof. This is the funniest movie i have seen this year so far. One of the most enjoyable buddy comedies in years. Hill and Tatum are a comic dream team, they are just a blast to watch. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill are outragious together, they are the most surprising and awesome comedy team in a long time. Ice Cude is absolutely hilarious, he`s never been funnier. Johnny Depp returns to his tv role in a hilarious cameo that just adds to the fun. This movie is just pure non-stop fun from start to finish.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    May 20, 2012
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "You are here because you some Justin Beaver, Miley Cyrus lookin' muthas."

    A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

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    Even though it was very popular in the '80s, I don't have any affection for the TV series 21 Jump Street. I simply know it as the project which made Johnny Depp and Richard Grieco famous (well, the term "fame" is a very relative one in the second case), so I went to watch the film adaptation 21 Jump Street with absolutely neutral expectations. However, to my huge surprise, this ended up being a hilarious comedy with a simultaneously simple and intelligent screenplay, and which also changed my opinion about an actor I previously couldn't swallow. To start with, we have the perfect chemistry between Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, who make their likable "bromance" totally credible. Besides, they both bring a lot of enthusiasm to their performances. Hill had already proved the fact that he's a good actor; but the true revelation of this film is Tatum, who had deeply displeased me in the other movies I saw him in with his inexpressive face and bland presence. However, he takes absolute possession of his character in 21 Jump Street, and he made me laugh with quite a frequency in this comedy. And during the brief emotive moments from the film, I found him sincere. I'm truly surprised by the work he made in here.

    Another big pro from 21 Jump Street is the screenplay. Instead of taking itself seriously, like other films based on TV series did, the film doesn't loose the opportunity to laugh at its TV origin, at the clichés which infest the cop cinema, and at the common stereotypes from juvenile comedies. Besides, it perfectly develops the main characters and the evolution of their dynamic. Besides, Hill and Tatum had the support of an excellent ensemble of comedians in supporting roles who make even the most irrelevant character memorable; among them, I can mention Ellie Kemper, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Chris Parnell and the great Nick Offerman. The only thing I can say against 21 Jump Street is that it looses a little bit of cohesion near the ending. Nevertheless, I had a great time while watching this film, and I enthusiastically recommend it as an excellent comedy with a cynical and acid screenplay which constantly made me laugh.
  • fb100002384654145
    May 15, 2012
    fb100002384654145
    Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are insanely comical playing two of the most immature cops since Mike Lowrey and Mar Burnett (Bad Boys). Inside the film's rude and very raunchy gags is a rather intelligent spoof of typical high school movie cliches. Not only do the two leads make... read more for a surprisingly potent comedy duo, but Ice Cube also gives a great turn as the trash-talking Captain Dickson. He chews up scenery like it is his last acting job ever and that is why he is so glorious in the role. Johnny Depp and Peter DeLuise make cameo appearances, playing the same characters from the original TV show, in a scene that is also pretty funny. This is a comedy that knows what it is and consistently delivers on the jokes while giving the audience a wildly joyful ride. I couldn't remember the last time I had this much fun with a comedy.
  • aquateen2
    May 11, 2012
    aquateen2
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    An overall funny and decently made mainstream comedy flick. Featuring some very funny inspired jokes, a well used cast and a hilarious cameo appearance from original TV Series star Johnny Depp, 21 Jump S... read moretreet adds up to one of the better high school comedies released in recent years. It's a likable, nostalgic and smart comedy that expresses its outmost respect for fans of the original show, and has the unfamiliar reboot quality that has the power to bring in some new fans. It never reaches the comedic ranks of Superbad, but it's entertaining enough.
  • fb791220692
    May 9, 2012
    fb791220692
    The best buddy cop comedy since Pineapple Express, but with the added bonus of direction from the men behind my favorite non-Pixar animated movie (I could watch Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs every week and not get bored of it), a script that doesn't slow down both with the la... read moreughs and the action, and a better pair up than even Seth Rogen and James Franco were.
  • CloudStrife84
    May 9, 2012
    CloudStrife84
    Based on the classic TV show that ran in the late 80's, "21 Jump Street" is a striking success of a re-make, that delivers scene after scene of side-splitting fun! If I were to boil it down to its essentials, I'd say there are two prime elements to which its winning formula can b... read moree linked:

    First of all, there's the wonderful self-distance. It knows it's a re-make and isn't shy to poke fun at itself. Whenever you think "cliché", it immediately hits you back with a witty remark, which adresses the very stereotype that occured to you. It's almost parodic in that sense, throwing around the type of gags and meta humor you might find in one of the "Naked Gun" flicks.

    More than that, it's got a great and very funny script. Jonah Hill, who did an amazing slim-down for his role, displays superb rapport with Channing Tatum, as two underachieving cops, who are sent on an undercover mission to infiltrate a local high school, in an attempt of bringing down a synthetic drug ring. Hilarity ensues, and it's just pure enjoyment watching these two trying not to screw up their assignment.

    Not since Leslie Nielsen's days as Lieutenant Frank Drebin have I seen a cop comedy this funny. A crackerjack laugh riot, that will have your smile muscles working overtime and then some! Without giving anything anyway, there's also a cool surprise in the end for fans of the original show. So be sure to stick around for that supremely awesome treat!
  • hobster1
    May 9, 2012
    hobster1
    21 Jump Street works best when it's satirizing teenagers. The story begins as a mockery of police procedurals but it ultimately becomes just as much a riff on the perils of high school life. It's here that the humor really takes off. Yes there's the usual supply of crass schtick... read more you'd expect in an R rated farce in 2012. The targets can be juvenile at times. But for every childish penis joke, there are several clever ones that satirize conventions. There is some intelligence in the script. The high school scenes as Jenko and Schmidt attempt to do their jobs while still trying to fit in, are hilarious. Actors Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have refreshing chemistry together with Tatum showing an unexpected gift for comedic timing. Given his talented work here, I hope Tatum attempts more comedy roles in the future.

    I think where 21 Jump Street really surpasses expectations in the way it subverts stereotypes and mines an equal amount of humor and heart. Hill and Tatum are likable and display genuine camaraderie that's essential in any decent buddy film. The jokes don't always work. Some of it's vulgar, but when the script aims higher it truly succeeds. When all is said and done, the relevant question you must ask yourself when reviewing a comedy is, Did you laugh? And for me the answer was, Yes I did and quite a bit.
  • phubbs1
    May 3, 2012
    phubbs1
    Never saw the original TV series as it wasn't really on UK TV much as I recall so I'm unable to really comment on comparisons, but after reading up it does seem like this comedy is relatively close to the source material.

    Basically some young looking dudes are put into a local h... read moreigh school to crack down on a drugs ring, the reason they are used for the case? they are young looking, pretty much the same deal as the TV show. Of course this film is akin to older films 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and 'Starsky n Hutch' in the sense that it mocks the original source and teen/cop flicks in general.

    So in a spoof type way this is quite good, I found myself enjoying the typical piss taking humour as the two leads start off in high school themselves and move up into the police force together. You know what kind of gags and visual stunts to expect, a blend of 'American Pie' and 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' with a hint of 'Naked Gun'...and it works just fine.

    For me the film started to wane from around the midway point though as the guys get emotionally attached to people they meet in the school (very predictably) and things start to get a bit mushy. You know whats gonna happen in the end, its very formulaic and cliched but it does put a smile on your face for sure. I've heard a sequel is planned but I really don't think that is necessary as this barely keeps its head above water if we are honest. I did like the two cameos in the finale though, nice touch.
  • PedroPauloA
    May 1, 2012
    PedroPauloA
    They're too old for this shift.

    Hilarious

    21 Jump Street is incredibly funny. So far this years funniest film. I laughed full time throughout the movie. This is the type of movie that after you watch it you constantly keep quoting the lines, because they stick to you like glue.... read more

    Schmidt (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) are two underachieving cops. After ruining an operation, both of them are sent to 21 Jump Street, where they are assigned to infiltrate and go back into high school to bring down a new group of drug dealers that have invented a new synthetic drug. Like Captain Dickson (Cube) says, "Your assignment is simple: infiltrate the dealers, find the supplier. " Turns out things aren't so simple.

    Remember how annoying it got when kids after watching Superbad or Step Brothers constantly kept quoting lines from the movie? Well get ready because 21 Jump Street will have the same effect. The movie is fast paced, smart, action packed, and humorous. I simply loved this movie.

    This is only the second movie, out of 4 that I have seen by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and I have to say these guys are genius. They are able to bring back a comedy that doesn't have to be R-rated and dirty. These guys are young and they know what they are doing, and although its not their original idea - considering the movie comes from an old tv show starring Johnny Depp, Lord and Miller still kick-ass.

    As for the actors in 21 Jump Street, Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, they work well together. They contrast each other well and don't steel each others spotlight, and I know that's hard considering we have a comedy actor (Hill) and a ladiesman actor (Tatum), but both of these actors have a natural bond worth noting. At first I was afraid of Tatum taking this role, but he totally made me shut up, he really blasted it! Overall their chemistry was fantastic. Plus we have Ice Cube, Rob Riggle and Dave Franco that were fantastic. The cast was great overall.

    Honestly this movie blew me away. I loved how they made fun of everything including themselves. The plot might be silly but it's well grounded and fast paced. The movie never dragged, it made me laugh all the time. I say you should go see it because it is not just a good cop comedy, but a good action film too.

    Captain Dickson: Hey! Hey! Stop fuckin with korean jesus. he aint got time for your problems, hes busy with korean shit!
  • flixsterman
    April 30, 2012
    flixsterman
    Bearable but unimaginative. Hollywood churns out hundreds of films like this because they generate a substantial amount of revenue. Mindless prattle interspersed with a few lowbrow laughs.
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