Review of 21 Jump Street (2012) by Justin D — 20 Nov 2014
21 Jump Street is a raucous and verbally raunchy Comedy/Action hybrid that embraces its uncanny ability to source from older material and craft an end product that's barely recognizable by either 1980s or even 2011 standards.
The movie isn't really new, it's more courageous, willing to do what it wants, on its own terms and in its own time, "play it safe" be damned. This is a movie that goes all-out, unabashedly releasing the proverbial hounds and allowing them to run loose and all over modern convention and cinema-think.
But just because it's vulgar doesn't mean it's good. It's how naturally it all flows from the characters and the story that makes it work, and thank the clever script, incredible direction, and first-rate lead performances for making it happen.
21 Jump Street isn't your father's "21 Jump Street," and it's not even your older brother's lazy TV remake. This is a wonderfully unique little experience that's fun, funny, and one of the year's can't-miss movies.
This review of 21 Jump Street (2012) was written by Justin D on 20 Nov 2014.
21 Jump Street has generally received positive reviews.
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