21 Jump Street [Ultra HD]

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  • 2012
  • 109 hr

21 Jump Street is a 2012 American action-comedy movie about two underachieving cops, Schmidt and Jenko, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, respectively. The movie is a reboot of the 1987 TV series of the same name, and it has a fresh, modern take on the original concept. The movie opens with Schmidt and Jenko as high school students. Schmidt was a socially awkward, honor-roll student who was constantly bullied, while Jenko was a popular jock who always found himself in trouble. The two meet at the police academy and become friends as they help each other pass their exams. After graduation, they are assigned to a secret undercover unit called 21 Jump Street, which is led by Captain Dickson, played by Ice Cube.

Their task is to infiltrate a high school drug ring and bring down the supplier. However, there is a twist. 21 Jump Street is not what it used to be. The high school culture has changed radically since Schmidt and Jenko were students, and they find themselves completely out of place. Jenko, who was once the king of the school, is now struggling to fit in with the nerds, while Schmidt, who was a nerd in high school, becomes popular with the cool kids.

The movie's strength lies in the chemistry between the two lead actors, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. They both give fantastic comedic performances and play off each other perfectly. Hill's character, Schmidt, brings the brains to the duo, while Tatum's character, Jenko, brings the brawn. The dynamic between the two is hilarious, and they have great comedic timing together.

The movie is also filled with great supporting characters, including Brie Larson as Molly, a popular girl who Schmidt develops a crush on, and Dave Franco as Eric, the suspected drug dealer. Ice Cube's performance as Captain Dickson is also noteworthy, as he delivers many of the movie's funniest lines with his trademark intensity.

The movie is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who have become known for their quirky, irreverent style. This is most evident in the movie's many meta-references, including one in which the characters comment on the fact that they are in a movie reboot. The movie also plays with high school movie tropes, including a hilarious sequence in which Schmidt and Jenko get high on drugs and start hallucinating during a school play.

Overall, 21 Jump Street is a hilarious movie that balances action and comedy perfectly. It's a modern take on a classic concept, and it works brilliantly. The chemistry between Hill and Tatum is fantastic, and the supporting cast is equally strong. The movie is directed with a fresh, irreverent style that keeps the audience engaged throughout. Fans of action-comedies or the original TV show will definitely enjoy this movie.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2012
  • Runtime
    109 hr