Review of 22 Jump Street (2014) by Thequietgamer — 28 Nov 2014
It pokes fun at how sequels often lose the magic of the original, however that doesn't save it from falling into many of the same pitfalls. Certain gags try too hard and yes the plot is basically the same (the latter isn't really a bad thing). You can tell the film is happily aware of this and embraces it fully. Some of the best, understated jokes come from this knowledge. This meta-comedy does keep things afloat, but it doesn't turn into a laugh riot until the movie starts doing its own thing.
The closer it gets to the end the more frequent the laughs become. The spring break scenario is hilarious. Everything else before that is funny, but not as funny as the first movie. At least not until Ice Cube appears on-screen. His character has a larger role and the scenes with him had me rolling on the floor thanks to a surprising and well-done subplot.
While it doesn't hit all the same high-notes as the first I would be lying if I said I didn't laugh throughout. It's still a very funny movie. One that uses inside jokes about sequels in a way rarely seen. An excellent example of meta-comedy done right, and a solid sequel for fans of the first. My total score for the movie is a 7.4/10.
This review of 22 Jump Street (2014) was written by Thequietgamer on 28 Nov 2014.
22 Jump Street has generally received positive reviews.
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