21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street felt to me like a mix of Bad Boys sand Never Been Kissed, with a good dose of bromance - even though it is actually a film remake of a TV series from the 1980s. The film does slip into cheap humour at times and it was clear how it would end, but I still had a good time watching it and laughed my heart out. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum portrayed the two seemingly different guys – in character and appearance – quite solidly and provided many a funny scene. Alongside the humour, the film offers decent action that keeps the viewer entertained, and a couple of unexpectedly gory scenes that in turn surprise. (03/27/2021)

After the initial intense feeling of dismay and cringe, the second half brought a satisfactory, four-star worthy experience. If I ever watch it again (which I doubt, it’s more like a snack), maybe the experience will be more fully positive, but until then, I can’t give it more than three stars. In any case, there are tonnes of one-liners, likeable protagonists, and it’s fine overall. (05/18/2012)

I could lament the fact that the "buddy chemistry" would have worked better under a different director. However, then I remembered R's load of dirty jokes and realized that although it had its dead spots (five minutes less runtime wouldn't have been a bad thing), I roared with laughter too often to just consign it to mediocrity. The moment when he shoots off the dude's penis and then picks it up off the ground with his teeth is something you simply don't normally see. (05/18/2012)

A superb comedy with slightly nostalgic reminiscences on the series. An excellent cast, Tatum (a dumb heap of muscle) and Hill (fat nerd) found themselves in their respective roles. Being thrown into unknown environment, politically incorrect jokes and explosions all work great. Sometimes it’s all a little over the top, but 21 has lots of outstanding moments. Bring on no. 2. The anticipated cameo is genius. (07/11/2012)

Definitely one of the best action comedies in years. A simple story taken to perfection by a great leading couple (I personally don't mind Hill at all), punchy humour, and aptly parodic but also well shot action scenes. The best moment is the appearance of Johnny Depp, whose nostalgic cameo is unmistakable, and the most interesting character is the surprisingly sharp-tongued Captain Ice Cube, who scored perhaps the best role of his career. I don't understand what possessed the Czech distributors, such a great comedy would be great in cinemas. 80% (07/15/2013)