Better then the first one

Rating: 7/10 (11 June 2014)

I like TV shows especially now that there is professionalism in TV, as much as in movies (Lost, 24, Prison Break) but I find it interesting that Hollywood keeps going back to classic TV shows to make them into features. I'm not exactly thrilled by the idea, casus sometimes "interesting" films happen, A-team, but at the same time there are films like Mission Impossible or 21 Jump Street that were good goes. I don't really remember the TV show, I know Johnny Depp was in it, but the 1st film totally one me over. I loved it. It parodied the TV show and the action comedy genre and made them dirty and it was successful so here comes the sequel. Since the Chinese bought the house the move to 22 Jump Street is necessary. The studio new exactly what was needed for a successful sequel; they had to get the guys back. Despite the directing pairs major success with the Lego film the studio convinced them to take on the project. Then they needed a script, so they got the 1st''s script writer for story value and two guys to help with new jokes. This was done well too, I think this turned out to be the crux of it all, the film would fail or stand based on the script. But there was also the actors to think about. There was no question they had to convince the two stars to come back, it would not have worked without them. I don't really like Channing Tatum though I am waiting for Foxcatcher and I'm a girl so I liked Magic Mike mmm eyecandy anyway but I have to admit that he was paired well with Jonah Hill, who I think really does well in the film. And since getting a few serious roles he's been showing his talent. So everything was in place to make a good sequel. The story: After making their way through high school, big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. From that long ass plot summary you can tell that that's not the point of the film. It has a story, but its basically the same as the 1st one, but that didn't bother me. The point is the jokes, and there are even jokes in it that the trailer doesn't give away. The actors are good but the point is the script is good of course all that wouldn't mean much if the director pair didn't recreate the atmosphere of the 1st one. The film is again a perfect parody of action-comedies and their whole feel. There relationship between the two guys works well, they were both a good choice for these films. Its been a while since a film like this has placed the two on equal ground, it's not a side kick movie they are both stars. I like that in the 1st part I didn't get what I expected, I got more, I was more entertained mind you with different methods but the 2nd part surprised me too. It's still first and foremost a wild comedy but it has a few scenes that surprised me and I was entertained. All in all 22 Jump Street is a surprisingly good sequel that even goes above and beyond the 1st part sometimes. It's not for everyone, but if you liked the 1st part you probably won't be disappointed. I give it an 8/10 and wait for the end credits before leaving the theater. https://www.youtube.com/user/silverscreenreviews1