“Embrace your stereotypes,” urges the boilerplate Captain Dickson (played by the scene-stealing Ice Cube). But when the screenplay purposely acknowledges the fact that Hollywood seems preoccupied with rejuvenating or remaking every other movie or TV show released in the ’80s, compiling countless clichés to pack into predictable plots, and cramming tired standardized racial conceptions into edgy jokes, all while hoping immature audiences won’t take notice, it’s worth investigating. The fact that stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill also serve as executive producers (with a story by Hill) could be factored into the lowered interest in the project, or even that directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller previously helmed the computer animated Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs together. There’s something extra satisfying about a movie that proves itself better than the very low expectations created by goofy theatrical trailers. As the duo gets tangled up in school plays, AP chemistry, amorous teachers and a spirited drama student (Brie Larson), their friendship is tested as time quickly runs out to stop the spread of a deadly synthetic drug. When the partners are assigned an undercover mission at Sagan High School to infiltrate a dangerous drug ring, Morton inadvertently becomes the popular kid while Greg is left to befriend the nerds. Now, seven years later, both men are police officers and an unlikely friendship forms between them, as each needs the other’s help to succeed.

Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) was the unpopular loner in high school, tormented by the popular jocks led by Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum). There’s also a deluge of action, some noteworthy cameos, and the always-reliable vulgar comedy to contrast with the more intelligent, self-aware mockery. Though the surrounding jokes aren’t always as creative as the situations, the sheer quantity of gags and eccentric characters keeps the hit-or-miss ratio less noticeable. The notion of adults forced to repeat high school is compounded by both role reversal and status change. Jump Street” begins with the basic concept of a buddy cop film, but cleverly integrates several additional comedic elements to create an entertaining admixture of humorous ideas. Release Date: March 16th, 2012 MPAA Rating: Rĭirector: Phil Lord, Chris Miller Actors: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Ice Cube, Ellie Kemper, Lindsey Broad, Dakota Johnson, Holly Robinson Peete “21

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