Movie Review: 21 Jump Street

Cast
Jonah Hill as Morton Schmidt [6]
Channing Tatum as Greg Jenko [7]
Brie Larson as Molly [8]
Ice Cube as Capt. Dickson [9]
Ellie Kemper as Ms. Griggs [10]
Dave Franco as Eric [11]
Rob Riggle as Mr. Walters [12]
Johnny Depp as DEA agent (cameo) [13]
Peter DeLuise as DEA agent (cameo)
Holly Robinson Peete as Judy Hoffs (cameo)
Nick Offerman as a police officer[14]
Dakota Johnson as Fugazy
Johnny Simmons as Billiam Willingham
Dax Flame as Zack
DeRay Davis as Domingo
Jake Johnson as Principal Dadier

[edit] Production

In May 2008, Columbia Pictures confirmed that a film version of the series was under development. Jonah Hill rewrote an existing script by screenwriter Joe Gazzam and executive produce the film, as well as star in the film.[15] Johnny Depp has confirmed in an interview for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides that his cameo has already been filmed. Hill said he wanted horror director Rob Zombie to direct the picture. In May 2009, Jonah Hill described the film adaptation as being a "R-rated, insane, Bad Boys-meets-John Hughes-type movie"[16] On December 21, 2009 it was announced that Columbia Pictures are in talks with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs directing duo, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, to direct the film which will star Jonah Hill, who also is executive producing.[17] Channing Tatum will star alongside Hill in the film adaptation.[18] Dave Franco also won a role in the film,[19] and so has Dakota Johnson.[20]

[edit] Release

The premiere of 21 Jump Street took place on March 13, 2012, at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.[21]

[edit] Critical reception

Early reviews of the film have been strongly positive. Based on 132 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently holds an 87% approval rating from critics, with an average score of 7.2/10. The consensus states: "A smart, affectionate satire of '80s nostalgia and teen movie tropes, 21 Jump Street offers rowdy mainstream comedy with a surprisingly satisfying bite."[

Linked-In Web Rating: *****