Here’s a comedy
that, even though you know it’s the same old thing all over again, still
manages to make you laugh the entire time. The script is crazy and funny—just
what the doctor ordered for anyone who’s laugh-deprived. I really couldn’t believe
that I would still enjoy a second part, but I did.
22 Jump Street played
to the strengths of both actors, and they both seemed perfectly fit for their
roles. For me, it felt like the characters grew a little in this movie, which
had an excellent blend of comedy and action—good enough for a buddy cop flick.
In 22 Jump
Street, the bromantic love between the two characters is tested, and it’s fun
to see how they handle competition or a third party. The ironic thing is, you’d
think the third party would be a girl…
Another thing I loved about the movie is how everyone, including the actors,
knew it was the same old stuff all over again—except this time, our bromance is
happening in college.
As far as acting
goes, I was impressed by everyone in this movie and really appreciated that Ice
Cube was given a larger role.
Like its
predecessor (21 Jump
Street (2012)), the movie is based on a TV series of the same name
that aired between the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The star of the show back then
was Johnny Depp.
Now, the stars
are Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, who play Morton Schmidt and Greg Jenko,
respectively.
Our duo made it
through high school in the first movie. Here, they have to make it through
college and bust a drug ring. The drug they’re trying to stop is called Whyphy
(Work Hard Yes, Play Hard Yes).
In high school, Schmidt was the popular kid, and Jenko was seen as the weirdo.
This time, the roles are reversed: Jenko becomes the popular kid, and Schmidt
is the odd one out.
At the end of
the movie, the credits show the endless possibilities for where the producers
could take this franchise. 22 Jump Street was both a critical and
financial success, paving the way for a third installment, which I hear is in
the works.
I may have preferred the first movie, but I have to admit—it’s not often that a sequel does well enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its predecessor. That said, I think this movie is one of the exceptions.
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