22 Jump Street

  I decided that I needed to bust out of the shell of action or sci-fi movies and break into something a little different.  Well there is action in this flick but it is more of a comedy than action show.  It was a nice break from the overly digitalized CGI affairs that I have recented as of late.  I do enjoy a good comedy though, and of course how can you go wrong with a sequel to the 2012 Remake of 21 Jump Street.  I was not dissapointed as to the comedic aspect of the movie.  It is nice to see that big movie budgets aren't only spent of CGI oriented outings, but it would be nice to get a little more original with movie ideas.  The execs in Hollywood do seem to be grasping at straws more and more trying to find something that will sell instead of producing movies that are original.  There can be a whole other article about sequels and the unecessary greed that is the cause of them but I do not feel I need to digress to those levels at this time.  As sequels go, this particular one does not fall completely flat.  There are some good points in the movie but if you want to know more, just read on.

 

In the sequel we see a return of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum reprising the roles of Schmitt and Jenko.  This time around the awkward duo get to be undercover at college.  The movie pokes a loto fun at itself.  There is even a girl that makes fun of Schmitt's (Jonah Hill) apparent age.  There is no lack of jokes and some of the gags seem to be a little forced.  The acting is not the best in the world even for Jona Hill.  Some of the scenes seem a little forced and of course weighing in a little heavy on the goofy side.  That is exactly what one would expect from this type of movie though.

 

The tone throughout is lite and funny.  There are a few gut busting hilarious moments.  The story and plot line is a little predictable with a decent twist in the end.  Nothing that would be hard to figure out if you really pay attention.  The story does focus a little more on the relationship between Schmitt and Jenko and that has some funny moments to it as well. 

 

Overall I would say this is an adequate summer feel good movie.  There is a good bit of laughter and one can take a long time date to see this movie.  I don't recommend it for a first date but certaintly for those that are looking for a more light hearted movie.  It is great for the guys and girls.  Plenty of Channing Tatum to look at for the girls and lots of goof for the guys.  I do not recommend this one for children under 16.  The language is barely suitable for most adults.  If you are looking for a funny break from the graphics hardened world and want to just go into a mindless meld, then this show is for you.  If you are easily offended by language and crude humor then look for something else.