Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum doesn't seem like a comedy pair that could bring out some laughter, at
least that's what I thought. Boy, have I ever been more wrong!
I sat in the theater expecting some mild giggle, but got back heavy laughter. Lots of sex jokes, dirty
jokes, and some racist jokes are thrown in the dialogues. Although some are pretty common, meaning
you might have heard it in your everyday conversations, they were packed in a way that made them
feel fresh, like you've never heard it, and the actors delivered.
The storyline, about undercover cops trying to reel out drug dealers, is pretty common. We knew that in
the end they will be able to bust the major dealer, that although they seemed solid at first, there will be
quarrels between them but they'll make up eventually. However, knowing the end result doesn't mean
you've watched the movie. Lots of twists can be found in what seem to be an ordinary plot, such as
breaking the stereotypes of “cool” students, role reversal of the geek and the jock, and many more.
Tatum and Hill both play the role of naïve police officers who are trying to get some “real” action in
their jobs. Though both play their role well, the real entertainment comes from the contrast of their
personalities; one of them has all the muscles, the other has all the brains.
I definitely recommend this movie to watch with friends or loved ones, but don't bring kids in it! There
are plenty foul languages and sexual materials in it. Although kids nowadays seem to know more about
“stuff” than kids in the old days, try to be a responsible adult and don't add to the damage.
Cheers.
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