21 Jump Street is a Must Watch!

Rating: 10/10 (12 October 2018)

He drowns himself in tears and embarrassment because of one reason: a girl rejected his prom-posal. Seven years later, Morton Schmidt, played by Jonah Hill, disguises as an introverted nerd, and Greg Jenko, played by Channing Tatum, disguises as a popular jock. They partner up together in the police force and go undercover at a local high school to stop the flow of a drug chain and a new supplier. 21 Jump Street, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, pulls the audience into a wild comedy crime film. The public response in 2012 was so impressive that a sequel, 22 Jump Street, was made. Even though 21 Jump Street has a predictable ending, it will always be one of the best movies ever made because of its corny jokes, relatability, and crazy action scenes.
This film will have you laughing until you either cry or experience stomach pain. There are so many scenes embedded with dumb, corny, and funny jokes in 21 Jump Street. For example, Schmidt and Jenko experience a high-speed car chase during traffic hours and they start shooting the "bad guys," who are on motorcycles, but accidentally shoot huge gasoline tanks. The intense background music and logic of the situation calls for an epic explosion, however the filmmakers took the opportunity to sprinkle a little humor. Schmidt and Jenko act surprised to the camera when nothing explodes. Later on in the chase, they shoot another gasoline tank and the same intense background music starts to play again and the suspense starts to build until nothing explodes. Towards the end of the action-packed scene, Schmidt and Jenko accidentally shoot a truck full of chickens, and it explodes in the middle of the freeway. I laughed so hard that I almost peed my pants during this scene. That is comedy. Another reason why 21 Jump Street is worth watching is because of its relatability.
Schmidt and Jenko face the social standards and hardships of high school, which I and some of the audience can surely relate to. A lot of high schools today are still dealing with these problems. For instance, in the movie Jenko and Schmidt switch cliques and their classmates treat them quite differently. There is a lot of pressure on their shoulders because of the stress of high school and their secret assignment. For example, Jenko is not the smartest in his Chemistry class, however luckily he sought help from some of his classmates and succeeded in his final project. I can relate because I am not the smartest in some of my academic classes, but after receiving crucial help, I succeeded. 21 Jump Street is the best movie to watch not only because of its relatability, but also because of its intense action scenes.
Jenko and Schmidt also experience crazy action packed instances that will have you at the edge of your seat and filled with excitement. In particular, when Jenko and Schmidt meet the drug dealer face to face, they blow their cover and have a shootout scene in a hotel room during prom. They get into another high speed chase and meet another plot twist. When they finally catch the loose drug dealer, Schmidt pulls the trigger and shoots the culprit in the private area. The directors again infuse comedy in a suspenseful action situation, which is why 21 Jump Street is the best film to watch.
Even though some audience members think that 21 Jump Street ruined the original television series with explicit language, drug usage, and sexual content, it will forever be the greatest movie to ever hit theaters because of its hilarious action filled content and relatability. 21 Jump Street will surprise you with unexpected plot twists, corny puns, dangerous scenarios, and much more. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill portrayed their characters in the best way possible, which made the film even more of a success. You will not be disappointed, for Schmidt and Jenko will have you hooked and paying attention the entire time. 21 Jump Street is a must watch!