May 14 2008'21 Jump Street' Movie Might Not Be the Serious Investigation of Youth Issues of the '80s You Hoped For
Though I don't personally know any, I assume there are 21 Jump Street fans still in existence. They probably have forums where they debate which season has the best public service announcements, when "Jump" jumped the shark (when Johnny Depp left, probably), and share photos of how they've spray-painted the title card on the side of their garage. And they're about to get pretty annoyed that Jonah Hill is in talks to write and possibly star in a film version of the '80s series--one that will likely be a less earnest take on the cops-who-pose-as-high-schoolers genre. I sympathize with you, Jump Fans, but being that I frequently confuse the show's title with St. Elsewhere and don't recall ever watching a full episode, I have to admit I'm sort of more excited about this take than I would be a genuine 21 Jump Street movie. Sorry.
Jonah Hill in negotiations to develop '21 Jump Street' Movie [EW]
Reader Comments
1. Richard Greico - May 14, 2008 5:32 PM
Is there a part in the movie for me? Seriously, help me out here. I haven't worked in 20 years.
2. GiantDrunkenRobot - May 14, 2008 5:50 PM
When we were 16, my best friend bought an absolutely filthy porno VHS titled "21 Pump Street" at a local flea market.
It was pretty much the best porn I've ever seen, and had a guy who may actually have been Greico's older brother in it.
Unfortunately, he left it in the VCR, and his mom found it. She was so revolted by it that she made a little fire in a trash can lid in the front yard and burned the damn thing in front of us.
3. no, no I don't know what this box is for - May 14, 2008 7:01 PM
wtf?? why would that fat kid be in that movie?!?!
WTF
4. Jesus - May 14, 2008 9:20 PM
21 Jew Street more like it. Haven't we learned yet that this fucker ain't funny?
5. Amy - May 14, 2008 9:24 PM
He could play that janitor character
6. Matt - May 15, 2008 4:28 AM
Yes, I'm one of those people that think:
1) Yes, 21 Jump Street did jump the shark when Johnny Depp left.
and
2) Am pretty annoyed that Jonah Hill is in talks to write and possibly star in the film.
7. no, no I don't know what this box is for - May 15, 2008 1:53 PM
...did anyone even watch that show after Johnny left???