25 February 2013
21 Jump Street (2012)
by Adam Edwards
Before going into this film, I was certain I would not like it. Not being a huge Jonah Hill fan and the tagline of 'The only thing getting blown tonight is their cover" screamed teen sex humour and bad humour at that. However, only ten minutes into the film, I found myself giggling like a little school girl to intelligent humour and slapstick alike. Very amusing.
A strangely likable double act, Tatum and Hill bounce off each other perfectly. The film avoids the obvious cliches of teen movies and it even manages to work the fact that it is an 80's sitcom remake, very cleverly!
Overall, I would recommend this film to all, especially the skeptics.
Best Bits: Actual funny drug humour, hilarious violence, explosions...or not?
Worst bits: The lack of recognition it deserves.
For fans of: Hot Shots, Breakfast Club, Naked Gun, Superbad