Out of Left-Field Comedy Riot

Rating: 8/10 (7 June 2012)

First and foremost, the script and direction is phenomenal. All the absurd setup contrivances are winky jokes in themselves. The real surprise in this film are Hill and Tatum. Hill hasn't been funny since Superbad, and Tatum...what can you say about Tatum? I know the ladies like him, but he has about as much screen presence and engaging delivery as a moldy log. The chemistry between Hill and Tatum is astonishing, surprising, and enjoyable to watch. Hill seems back in comedic form, and it was fascinating to watch Tatum be something more than a 1 dimensional card-board cut out. Amazingly, Tatum carries just as much of the comedic load in this film as Hill. AND Hill is actually funny again, though he does fall-back to his mumble schtick a couple times.
Rob Riggle totally owns his character in his signature style.
The movie teases a sequel, which I am excited about, but 21 Jumpstreet 2 seems a bit of an unwieldy title...