21 Jump Street [Blu-ray] [2012]

I remember watching 21 Jump Street as a youngster in the 1980's. I loved it when it was on network television. The premise: a bunch of young looking 20 something detectives pose as high school students as they attempt to curb the criminal activity that is perpetrated by high school students. This show became a career launching pad for many of the principle characters, including the venerable and legendary Johnny Depp. However, the show has become pretty dated, and I doubt that I could watch it with the same enthusiasm now that I'm in my thirties. And when I heard that they were remaking this television show for the big screen, I nearly gagged. But after seeing the movie remake with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, I have to say that I am so happy that I went against my instincts and saw this film. It is the funniest movie that I have seen in a long time. I actually laughed out loud while watching this movie, and it has been a long time since I have laughed out loud during any film. The plot of the movie is not difficult to follow. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill are enemies in high school; with Channing Tatum being the popular high school jock(Jenko), while Jonah Hill is the socially awkward and geeky Eminem look-a-like(Schmidt). A few years after they graduate from high school, they enroll in the police academy. While at the academy, they discover that Schmidt is able to master the academic part of the training and Jenko is able to master the physical aspect of the police training. Jenko and Schmidt soon realize that if they are to make it past their respective exams, they are going to have to help one another. Their decision to cooperate with each other leads to a special friendship, and after graduating from the academy they are able to secure assignments in the same police unit. Jenko and Schmidt prove to be inept as police officers in the bike unit, but they are given a second chance as undercover police officers. Their mission: infiltrate a drug operation in a high school that is run by a smarmy high school senior played by David Franco(James Franco's brother). Here the roles of Jenk and Schmidt are reversed. It is Jenko who is the social outcast while Schmidt is the cool insider. Turns out that in the year 2012 it is okay to be openly gay, carry your backpack using both straps, openly campaign for the preservation of the environment, and do well in school-which are all of the traits that Jenko used to hate about Schmidt. While they are trying to infiltrate the drug operation, Schmidt's popularity causes a rift in their friendship; and as their relationship collapses, so does their work as undercover officers. Eventually their antagonistic supervisor(played by Ice Cube!!!) has to fire them, and all hope seems to be lost for the two former friends. It does not take long for Jenko and Schmidt to become friends again; and with their friendship repaired they are able to prove their worth as officers through their special form of vigilantism. As I've said before, Channing Tatum is really funny in this film. Jonah Hill and Ice Cube also deliver some really good liners as well. Although a remake, the film is original in its execution of the conventional screenplay. I highly recommend this film. And I have to say that if you choose to see this movie, you will be greeted with a really nice surprise near the end.

I've never been a fan of Channing Tatum for an assorted number of reasons. My principle reason for my disliking Channing Tatum is his lack of acting talent. His deficiencies as an actor were made apparent in every genre of film. Ever since he broke onto the scene with "Step Up",he has delivered his signature one-note performance in every movie in which he has been cast. And it seemed as if he would never get any better. I was ready to give up on him until I read the reviews for "21 Jump Street". Not only was the movie supposed to be well done, but Mr. One Note Channing Tatum was supposed to have turned in one of his best performances as well. Out of a morbid sense of curiosity, I had to see the movie for myself; and after nearly two hours of continuous guffawing, I left the theatre with a new sense of hope. Channing Tatum may have found his niche as a movie actor: he can be a funny man. Channing Tatum is......funny.

Really great comedy movie an all time classic for the ages

21 Jump Street... It's going to deliver what you are guaranteed and have you laughing out loud! Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are undercover pals are going to high school and pretty much it becomes an enjoyable, hilarious and unforgettable ride. The film does a give a great tribute to the ever classic "Buddy Cop" genre and does a great job of making fun of itself: Openly poking fun at its cast or plot and giving those subtle jokes to other films of the genre. Just a great film to a lot of laughs and fun out of, plus you get it for a great price and even get a digital copy, so you watch anywhere at anytime.

This movie is hilarious. I don’t remember a time when I’ve laughed this hard at a mainstream comedy movie. Unless Shaun of the dead is mainstream. I mean i don’t think it’s mainstream to be exact but it’s not underrated. Okay I guess mainstream by the general audience

Not a film that cries out for a 4k upgrade but it's still a nice transfer. It had been awhile since I had seen this and was immediately reminded about how hilarious the film was Jonah and Channing but the stellar supporting cast as well. Also, the movie isn't that old but the tech is surprisingly dated at times.

These movies are absolutely hilarious. Cannot go wrong with some funny laughs here. The disc itself is a 4K disc with a digital copy and a Blu ray. So nothing wrong with all of that. Easy to download and the movie itself is so funny.

We saw this movie in a theater when it was originally released, and I knew at the end of it that I had to own it. Although the sequel is already out (and was nowhere as near as good), I wanted to wait to get this on sale, so I waited till Christmas to buy it for myself. If you haven't seen this but love comedies, I highly recommend it. I love that it comes with a digital copy so I can download it to my tablet also.