Didn't expect that!

Rating: 8/10 (29 April 2012)

Honestly, it wasn't like most high school related comedy flicks. Definitely struck a chord with me after watching the string of American Pies and random similar movies such as The Inbetweeners. The thing is, this movie really was well structured unlike most others of this specific genre within comedy.
Before this movie I never really heard about Channing Tatum and after watching it, it is fixed in my mind that he is an intriguing actor. Although he may apply commonplace techniques, there is an aura which he creates as a part of his role which makes one feel glad and at times feel like they can't hold in their laughter, no matter how stupid or not he acts.
My personal view is that without Ice Cube being in the role that he was in, this movie's flair wouldn't have been as grand. His role, though of less screen time, definitely impacts the movie in a large way.
Coming to the aforementioned structure, there weren't as many random events which occur so spontaneously as other high-school based comedies. That being said, there was a decent flow of chronology and not too much of "I can't believe that simple thing led to this huge situation". Although this review may not justify an 8, I honestly had a good time watching the movie as opposed to having more than needed time to analyze peripheral matter in the movie, which a good sign in this context.
In general, this movie offers one a good time, a good laugh, and a good reason to feel content. The story being particularly different appealed to me, which is something one may want to remember whilst watching.