21 Jump Street: Living or Dead?

About 21 Jump Street

In 2012, the iconic 80s TV show "21 Jump Street" was given a modern-day twist with a big-screen adaptation starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. The film follows two underachieving cops who are sent back to high school to infiltrate a drug ring, only to find that the social hierarchy has drastically changed since their own high school days.

The film was a surprise hit, praised for its clever writing, self-aware humor, and the chemistry between Hill and Tatum. Rolling Stone called it "the funniest movie of the year so far" and praised the film's ability to both satirize and celebrate the high school movie genre.

The film also featured a standout supporting cast, including Ice Cube as the no-nonsense police captain and Dave Franco as the charismatic drug dealer. The film's success led to a sequel, "22 Jump Street," which continued the comedic hijinks of Hill and Tatum's characters in college.

Overall, "21 Jump Street" was a refreshing take on a beloved property, delivering laughs and heart in equal measure. As Rolling Stone put it, "this is one reboot that's worth the price of admission."