a really funny bromance comedy

Rating: 8/10 (15 July 2014)

Now for starters I have not seen the 21 jump street with the same cast but that does not matter for this film to be funny. I went into this film with a fresh look and hoping for something funny which is what I got. This film sees Jonah hills character and channing Tatum's character reunited to go infiltrate college and take down a drug dealing cartel. Now before this film I was not impressed with Tatum in anything but he is fantastic in this film and I really believe comedy should be where he stays for now. Jonah hill is an established comedic actor and he is also fantastic and the chemistry between the two is just electric and one of the best combinations I have seen. Another great character is ice cube and he was hilarious throughout and actually my favourite scene in this film is one where he flips out. Jonah hills girlfriend, channing Tatums football buddy and the villain are all solid and funny at times as well. the story is alright I liked how it depicted American college and how the film has a lot of heart to it. However, it even points out that the plot is similar to the first and this does bring the story down a bit. The script is pretty good with the comedy and the heartfelt moments well balanced. Also this film knows what it is and references it but maybe a few too many times. Now the style of the film is quite cool but it also is a bit similar to other films in the genre which doesn't make it that unique. I had a really fun time watching 22 jump street and it makes me want to go back to watch the original.