Those looking for a good laugh will love the new film ’21 Jump Street.’
To start off, the movie shows Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) during their high school days. Schmidt is a nerd with braces while Jenko popular guy who is into sports. When they run into each other years later in police training, they help each other out.
Schmidt gets help with physical training and Jenko finally passes his exams.
The characters get sent to 21 Jump Street. Schmidt and Jenko are tossed into high school undercover as students trying to find criminals. Being forced to take their positions where they are to play into their stereotypes, Schmidt is terrified and Jenko thinks he’s got it in the bag.
The movie set up stereotypes and played them throughout the entire show. Also, the script will keep you laughing through the entire movie.
Everyone fit to character really well. Jonah Hill will always be able to get away with the comical “high school look” since the majority has seen him play SuperBad’s Seth. Throwing Channing Tatum into a new role was a long shot, seeing that majority of his starring roles are more dramatic or romantic, but he pulled it off.
On top of that, the camera crew found a way to coordinating angles with comedy. The music choice fit the “teen” atmosphere, yet the movie would be enjoyed by the 18-35 demographic.
Jonah Hill fans will like the film immensely. Many were sure to be skeptical on the “funny” role that Channing Tatum played but those who enjoy comedy movies will appreciate his ability to be humorous.
Overall, it was one of the better comedies I’ve seen in awhile and I would pay to see again.