21 Jump Street Changed Everything for Channing Tatum

[@trinaq]

I like how they good naturedly poked fun at the ridiculous premise, with Hill's nerdy character thriving in the 2010's, while Tatum's bullying ways don't hold up.

[@benwasserman8223]

Or the fact that Tatum actually got along so well with the science nerds in class.

[@GoFidoGo]

@@benwasserman8223 It really was a great movie on so many levels. Definitely a comedy classic in my eyes.

[@maryjanerx]

Yes!!!❤❤❤

[@nahindina8184]

Yeah Channing and Jonah were hilarious 😂

[@nahindina8184]

​@@benwasserman8223 yeah your right Channing get along pretty well with Jonah and the Director and the crew members

[@MrFish626]

I legit think that 21 and 22 jump street are some of the best comedies of the last decade, and apart of being just good fun, i think they both hide a really cool message about rising above your own expectations and stereotypes, and people being always more than meets the eye. Truly two of my favorite movies of all time.

[@TheBlueEyeBoy]

I’m guessing Kanye really put these themes to heart

[@patrickorourke41]

I love that 22 Jump Street was deliberately making fun of the fact that it was a sequel. That’s a next level humor

[@DekkarJr]

Tropic Thunder is my fav from the past decade or so. I think it was 2012 so im throwing it in anyway. God it's SO funny. I watched it recently and its still so fucking funny. IM A DUDE. PLAYING A DUDE. DRESSED AS A NOTHER DUDE. loool the entire idea of a white guy playing an angry black guy is sooo fucking funny to me

[@jh2427]

@@DekkarJr yeah its called racism my guy lmao doesn't make it any less funny though :p Some of my favorite parts of that movie had to be the fake movie trailers and commercials at the beginning though lol. Fucking brilliant! "Devils Alley" having convinced the OG spiderman himself to act in the flesh just for that insane and fake movie trailer blew me away for some reason lmfao.

[@michaelbustamante4982]

“Say something cool when you throw it”😂😂

[@infanos3720]

Thank god it also changed kanye

[@salt-emoji]

K3K

[@Fonejackerjim]

😂😂😂

[@thenegativoneify]

How

[@lmaopew]

Sadly he watched 22 jumpstreet

[@StressLevel100]

Dammit I knew someone would've beat me too it, thought of that right as I got the notification lmao

[@mr.j9103]

This movie and the sequel aged so well and were genuinely hilarious.

[@miked9594]

“Hey not so slim shady” me and my buddy use this like all the time

[@Michaelonyoutub]

Jonah hill had the complete opposite happen with him ironically enough just before 21 Jump Street, he was the generic funny chubby guy, and Hollywood didn't realize how good he could be in a more dramatic setting until he was in Moneyball and nominated for an academy award for best supporting actor

[@giizodamulla7492]

Exactly 💯

[@billytessio6326]

And then 3 years later followed it up with another Best Supporting Actor nod at the Academy Awards for Wolf of Wall Street.

[@noelv1976]

That’s why he said it’s easier for comedians to go dramatic, not the opposite.

[@DPMusicStudio]

He was fantastic in Moneyball.... a tremendous movie!

[@AriaRavenlock]

Man, I want more video essays like this, breaking down how one role changed an actor's career trajectory.

[@Zr0Bites]

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[@AriaRavenlock]

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[@alittlebitgone]

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[@feelsytman]

RDJ?

[@zhenyaserrano9878]

I guess you can say.. He finally made a name for himself

[@HafidzMurshidie]

I don’t think he can walk away from this

[@drex5160]

You could say...HeShotOutOfHisDad'sNutsReady

[@anthonyperez7997]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@zellalaing5439]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Afriend of mine’s parents are very close with his parents, and everything I’ve heard about him has been glowing! He is still really close to his parents, and whenever they’ve seen Channing, since he got famous, they said he was always very grounded and kind. I know some people don’t care about the artist, and only care about the art, but I like when actors are also good people too.

[@Magdalena8008s]

I'm happy to hear this. I like the dude. So, always elated that people seem to be good people when the cameras aren't on. Not related to Channing but DJ Qualls. We from the same backwards ass Tennessee town. And grew up with his half sister. She was one of my BFFLs. And, DJ is one of the coolest dudes I've ever met as a human. Even when he didn't have a penny.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

@@Magdalena8008s I love that!! I love when people stay grounded, and I’ve always thought he was a cutie!

[@taylorgayhart9497]

@@woodsie001 The only other celeb story I have is my step-brother met Jamie Fox once in Amsterdam, and he was also great! Jamie Fox was with like five friends and my brother alone so they were super friendly and gave him some recommendations for food and stuff. His favorite part though was on the way back, he was sitting at the airport and heard “Hey Dennis!” loudly from someone walking by, and it was Jamie Foxx again! My brother felt so cool because everyone in the airport was like “who is Jamie Foxx talking to?” 🤣🤣

[@AnthonySilva35]

It's so refreshing to hear that a celebrity is genuinely nice and humble. It should be the opposite. It should be rare to hear one of these awful stories about at actor or celebrity, instead of it being such common place

[@shaggy7327]

Channing is fearless in the roles he takes. Never comes off as trying too hard, has a way of making you connect to the characters.

[@TehTechnoMiser]

Tatum was also great in both Dog and Lucky Logan, too. He's an understated actor who's a lot more versatile than just "generic handsome guy".

[@MadTytanG]

Luck Logan is amazing and will definitely be a classic

[@R0FLC4T5]

The issue is that Magic Mike will forever ruin his image and now even in "serious" roles he's still very much a himbo.

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

@@R0FLC4T5it’s because they forced it to be a series. 1 is a pretty decent drama. 2 ruins all that and no one gives a fuck about 3 unless it’s for more jerking it material

[@DiscMark]

No he isn't. He is underrated: The difference between understated and underrated is that understated is restrained and unpretentious while underrated is not given enough recognition for its quality.

[@PenguinRisk]

and in Coach Carter

[@Devil-Made]

He’s one of those actors that I think might actually be as good of a person as his image conveys. He seems like a genuinely good guy.

[@dipperdandy]

I don't think I have ever heard a bad word in regards to his character. Everyone seems to like him to an extent.

[@ninjanibba4259]

​@@dipperdandy not Jenna anymore.....

[@vecterpls]

Went to see Free Guy at the theater and thought it was a pretty mediocre movie but actually laughed out loud at Tatum's scene and felt happy to see him because it felt like it had been a long time since I had seen him in anything, hope he continues to do well.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

He was pretty funny

[@Explivious]

same but with bullet train, I got so shocked seeing him

[@JohnDemetriou]

Same but with "This Is the end"

[@taylorgayhart9497]

I feel like there are not a ton of comedies that came out in this time that are re-watchable as much as these are.

[@sidsrivastava6987]

One of my favorite movies ever

[@rensotten7802]

Superbad is also great rewatchable movie

[@Tonyhouse1168]

The Other Guys hits all the right notes

[@ArtOfficialKreations]

When you said: _"Tatum owes much of his success to Hill, Lord, and Miller."_ I think it might have been worth pointing out that Channing, himself, largely credits his success in Hollywood to Amanda Bynes [who fought hard for his casting, opposite herself, in what became his breakout role in "She's The Man"]

[@MikeScott55]

His cameo in “Bullet Train” was masterful. 😂

[@JasmineGeminiDragon]

No lie... that part where you have Tatum say "My name is Jeff...." sent me into a bout of laughter 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣... I can NOT stop laughing at that! Dude is comedy gold at everything...

[@dariushcreates]

We need a sequel dammit! 23 Jump Street!

[@ashtviceland]

Medical School!

[@phud69]

You know, they should have actually made every fake movie in that bit into real movies. What a waste of ideas

[@football8897]

They were actually pitching the MIB and 21 jump street crossover. Sony shut it down and the public found out a few years later when Sony got hacked. Honestly it was a brilliant idea

[@HafifSyukra]

They went to Medical School

[@lukewright9031]

@@football8897 I remember that! At the time I thought it was just some trolling campaign but when I heard they pulled the plug on that project my reaction was "HOLY S*** THEY WERE SERIOUS??!"

[@acem7597]

I'll always remember the "my name is Jeff" bit, and it never fails to make me either laugh or smile when I randomly remember it

[@staedlterknows]

oh how many times I've said this to my wife in the exact same voice.. if only my name was really Jeff..

[@MegaJSK123]

I remember being introduced to Channing in "She's the Man" I thought his character Duke was low-key hilarious, the "Do you like Cheese?" line still cracks me up, and then when Channing whips that guy in the head with a towel, perfect! 😅

[@missjemmac]

Yeah I agree! I notice that she’s the man was lumped into the ‘handsome douche’ side of things and I actually think he’s quite funny in that and you can definitely see the beginnings of his comedic acting.

[@GRA5S]

His character is indeed lowkey funny in She's the Man. his dialogues aren't as funny as the others, but his body language and facial reactions were hilarious. lol

[@paulieswalnut]

As someone who wrote Tatum off as a talentless himbo years ago, I'm so happy and glad to say I was wrong. Dude is a legend. His comedic timing is amazing, he can act his ass off and movies like this and Dog prove he's a legend in the making.

[@kins1894]

I loved Tatum in 21-2JS. And his performance in both movies.

[@CasualYugiStuff]

BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!! 🍿 I’ve always said that in the first 5 minutes so much happens and you nailed it in this video, great analysis!

[@averagejoe77_]

“Wooimamakeanameformyselfheretoday.”

[@smink5447]

"Ishotouttama daddy's dick ready."

[@TheHEROFamily]

For me "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" Is probably one of his best films. It truly shows the wide range he has as an actor.

[@sadiqueahmed5437]

Rc vf78s

[@SourRobo8364]

Channing Tatum: You know how long I have been waiting for this. Wooimabouttomakeanameformyselfhere.

[@caitlynmarie2677]

I genuinely enjoyed both of these movies, and have watched them multiple times (and likely will watch them many more times). I found them enjoyable and loved Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s performances. My guilty pleasure remake movie, I suppose!

[@dipperdandy]

Don't have to feel guilty, chum. They're legit good movies. A guilty pleasure would be like... if you enjoyed The Vow or White House Down.

[@paulhoward7756]

Tatum’s “I love him” delivery in This Is the End is comedy gold! 😂

[@believe88]

my brother never stops talking about Tatum. They worked together in a restaurant in vegas way back then

[@aichatastic08]

i have always thought these two movies were absolutely genius !! they’ve made me laugh ever since i was about 12-13 or so, im turning 18 this summer and i rewatch them yearly. truly gems, glad to see channing and hill’s career’s took off

[@Megapenguin88]

I still need this man as Gambit.

[@theartist8291]

Same and knowing he has so much knowledge on the character, I’m down

[@duranbenjamin420]

🎉

[@sheldonalberto1438]

Well well well 😂🎉

[@JustAJauneArc]

Holy shit

[@goORIOLES236]

Hello from the future.

[@sunnymclean7950]

This is mine and my bestfriends favorite movie. He was the popular one and I was the weird nerd but our similarities and differences brought us together. We realized Him and I aren't so different and didnt care what anyone had to say about me. He just wanted to kick it and be my friend. That was back in 7th grade and 13 year's later hes still my bestfriend and we still watch 21 jump street. This movie will always hold a good space in my heart

[@DoggosAndJiuJitsu]

Ice Cube has jokes. Until you remember where he came from. Then you realize he’s probably actually killed people.

[@ShadyRK9]

21 Jump Street was so impactful it changed Kanye West's Mind! 🧠

[@dairynluvsparamore]

It’s the small details and character development that elevate comedies and make these films some of the best😊

[@sirrom835]

The role he just did in Blink Twice just further solidified the fact that he is an incredible actor. He's very talented!!

[@bilalrasool1]

This is very similar to the bollywood actor John Abraham. He was a model and frequently gets cast as a generic handsome guy, or military lead. But with his work with Akshay Kumar, who is an incredible actor in a lot of genres and primarily does comedy. They brought out so much of his character and soul in those movies. Akshay caries most of the comedy, but arguably John's movies with him are better than the more serious movies without him. He's incredible in comedy movies when he's given the right script.

[@MikeyD]

Great video. Tatum was unreal in Coach Carter too!

[@patriot459]

21 came out when I was a junior in high school and fit just way to perfectly. Then 22 came out when I was in college haha go figure it also fit perfectly.

[@davidfroehlich2702]

Very nice piece, thanks

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid999]

You know how long he's been waiting for this?

[@willbroccolo8389]

I ADORE these 21 and 22 movies and, even though I NEVER thought he was nothing but a "meathead". These movies changed this FOREVER for me.

[@taurinstraiter2325]

"What are you going to do? Drown me in your tears?" - Channing Tatum in She's the Man (2006). NOPE, Channing Tatum was always funny! Also, while you're right, Channing Tatum happens to star in my favorite movie of all time, G.I.Joe - The Rise of Cobra (2009) so no matter what, he reached peak before 21 Jump Street (2012) IMO. I do enjoy both 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014) a lot though (that's why I'm here)

[@MarniCollier]

This video has made really rethink my appreciation of Tatum, i honestly forgot about alot of the movies he had been in and all of them were, yeah, actually pretty good

[@kaustubhtandon8131]

Still waiting on 23rd Jump Street 😢

[@schopenhauer7278]

One of the very rare comedy movies to have a sequel and not only be a success but a hit

[@Ryan07_20]

To me, it was his works with Soderbergh as his new muse in a way. Haywire, Magic Mike, Side Effects in a row and Logan lucky and Magic Mike 3 later. Working with an auteur filmmaker like him helped his credibility

[@AnthonySilva35]

Seeing Steve Carell and Tatum in such a serious movie like Foxcatcher was incredible. Steve's subtly in body language and Tatum's quietness were phenom

[@sabrinasanford2018]

Obviously you haven’t seen ‘She’s the Man’. He was one of the funniest aspect in ‘She’s the Man’. Especially that lab scene 😂😂😂

[@emdotrod]

The Jump Street film series won't work without Tatum. He proven himself as more than a generic handsome guy in these films. Really wish they can do the Jump Street sequels they "teased" at the end of 22 Jump Street

[@noahfriedman6357]

I remember after watching 21 Jump Street for the first time, I thought that Channing Tatum should do more comedic roles. He’s a terrific actor, really.

[@Srijith.Seetharaman]

And now, he has Gambit, his DREAM role of 20 years. Dude is living his best life

[@dinkyvision]

Love both 21 & 22. Was lucky to do an intimate Q&A screening with Lord & Miller along with Edgar Wright (at QT’s New Beverly Theatre last year for a double feature of This Is The End & The Worlds End). It was a great evening.

[@Hdgsgsb]

my name is jeff

[@flomaponya2309]

Youknowhowlongivebeenwaitingforthis oooohhhimabouttomakeanameformyselfhere

[@madmike987655]

I was exactly in the position of many others. I had no real opinion of Channing Tatum previous to 21 Jump Street. I sat on 21 Jump Street for over 2 years until I heard a number of friends who shared the same opinion on Tatum as I did say he was hilarious in it. Tatum playing on the dumb character that many boxed him in was the best decision he could have made and thats why this character worked perfectly for him. Im just sad that we're approaching 10 years and we've not got a 23 Jump Street yet. That end credits scene of 22 opened up a world of possibilities for sequels.

[@wonderwalledit]

Yeah, I'm also sad that there isn't a 23 Jump Street 😔. That would of been really cool.

[@jetlagjonny]

Both films are fantastic and I'm glad they ain't milking it but with the end credits of 22 jump Street besides with amazing cameos there's some legit incredible sequels they could make

[@SEIZU23]

"My name's jeff"

[@nealforreals2098]

I loved his role in Free Guy. I've become a fan of Tatum cause of Jump Street and glad he kept his comedic side in later movies.

[@Nerdstalgic]

Me too. I hope he keeps doing more

[@deadcheeze6308]

Woo, I'm about to make a name for myself here.

[@blacknapalm2131]

*Wooo I'm bout to make a name for myself here my name is Jeff*

[@dbaxter604]

I knew who he was cmbut didn't really know anything he was in, when I saw him in this I assumed he'd done comedy before and just missed some of his films. He was such a naturally good comedic actor, I'm surprised to learn this was his first role in that genera.

[@ladysimah]

he does looks like gambit here with long hair

[@knightmareco]

22 Jump Street will always be one of my go to Feel good movies. And the Meat qt and Plainview Red Herring bits are legendary.

[@paulieswalnut]

Petition to get a Channing Tatum to be cast as Hyperion in the MCU. Let's make it happen!

[@drdrdrk]

I love him in Step Up and I was happy to rediscover him in the latest movies. I've got to watch 21 jump Street.

[@cordeliachase601]

It’s when Channing literally says “hey wanna be friends.” You know their bond is gonna be good.

[@DavZeugme]

Genuinely great analysis, congrats.

[@Gwildor2020]

I'm not going to lie...I thought this was going to suck big time but was the most I laughed out loud in the the theater in ages! This and the sequel are legitimately 2 of the best comedies ever.

[@denissoares5348]

Well, after this video, i can think that Tatum could be a great Booster Gold in James Gunn DCU.

[@prapanji9976]

i desperately need 23 jumpstreet. i know it's kinda impossible to do that since they now slightly old, but it needs to be a trilogy to finish it up.

[@ahsatan8997]

He really is delightful. I'm glad hes here

[@renaldsunset]

Great movies. Period

[@etc.3062]

this movie also changed a lot for kanye

[@MustyMouse]

Channing Tatum's career progression is beautiful. Almost as beautiful as him.

[@WIBYTIEDH]

Tatum is hilarious. The fact that "my name's Jeff" was one of the biggest memes of 2015 was just icing ontop of the cake

[@Cryptic141]

21 and 22 jumpstreet was fckn comedy gold for me

[@KittySnicker]

Agreed! He really showed his comedic talent here

[@ElementsUnknown]

A-Team is an awesome flick! It’s so slept on.

[@liamhastelow2059]

I love A Team. Was so fun.

[@KnottyArtisan]

Tatum also had a cameo in Bullet Train... it was great as well.

[@dipperdandy]

SO mad we never got that Jump Street/ MIB crossover movie.

[@its-Just_life]

Goated video my brotha

[@Kyle_Evers]

I still love this movie so much and I love Channing Tatum in it. It honestly hasn’t aged much at all. Also still loving his delivery on the line “What kind of shit do they say about a covalent bond in this school?” 😂

[@johnnyonthespot4375]

Nope on everything. What absolutely got me about this guy is his blatant comfort with his own sexuality regardless of what it is. He does not care and I respect the heck out of that.

[@dipperdandy]

Thankfully that seems to becoming more common, at least in mainstream circles. But of course the Right has a visceral reaction to it and buys ALL the guns and harrasses anyone who dares have a whisper of non-super-hetero-masculinity. I've always been comfortable with my sexuality, but growing up in a small town in the Canadian mountains in the 80's and 90's... it caught me trouble more than once.

[@deanvillarreal147]

"you mean Channing Tatyum. I slide in that whenever i want".. ah, fckin Danny McBride

[@craigfulton2586]

I'll admit, I thought of Tatum as a pretty wooden actor but handsome dude. I may have even said something along the lines of stop trying to make Channing Tatum happen. I loved both 21 and 22 Jump Street

[@CinemaGulp]

Great video!

[@Nerdstalgic]

Appreciate it!

[@makatron]

21 and 22 are amazing to watch back to back fully baked.

[@briansolo]

one of my favorite Channing Tatum gems is Logan Lucky. If you haven't seen it, DO IT NOW. Think of Ocean's 11, but set below the Mason-Dixon Line. Super fun movie!

[@Luke101]

His comedic abilities blew me away after seeing this movie. Fucking hilarious duo

[@panashejonga4258]

your videos make me want to watch movies more, more movies

[@clownbaby1012]

Great job making the point

[@Gemnist98]

Genuinely surprised you didn’t bring up Dog, another slapstick comedy-drama that Tatum not only starred in but also co-directed.

[@JerryFlowersIII]

My perception of Tatum was kinda different because 21 Jump Street was the first time I had knowingly seen the guy. I saw GI Joe but have 0 memory of it. I liked 21 but maybe didn't appreciate it enough having not seen much of the media it's paying homage to. For some reason never saw 22 but I will put it on my list.

[@jonwallace6204]

This was the movie that turned him from a pretty boy to top tier actor. Sort of like what Titanic did for me for Leo or Fight Club for Pitt.

[@DJ_Dynic]

NO BULLET TRAIN MENTION?!?! 😅 no worries- very well explained video of how Tatum won everyone's hearts and didn't deserve that treatment for Gambit :(

[@raave-c137]

Thank you for being brave and sharing this horrible experience you are going through 💜. Sharing your story will help so many others. Remember this is all just temporary and you will feel like you again soon!

[@Locadel2003]

These two movies were the last really great fucking hilarious comedy movies. Especially the drug scene😂😂

[@joyfuflower]

Wooimabouttamakeanameformyselfyeah

[@chrysalis_R]

The Vow was enough for me, his eyes did more acting in that film than most marvel movies these days

[@sniler5072]

just now realized how Monsters University has taken from this movie its biggest trope and stereotype!