21 Jump Street Changed Everything for Channing Tatum 

Thank god it also changed kanye

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.

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.

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

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

"My name is Jeff" should get more attention. It cemented him as a meme, which, in this case, worked out for him as well.

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.

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

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".

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.

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...

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.

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.

We need a sequel dammit! 23 Jump Street!

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.

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"]

His cameo in “Bullet Train” was masterful. 😂

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! 😅

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

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

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

my name is jeff

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

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!

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.

I still need this man as Gambit.

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.

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!

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

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

21 & 22 Jump Street are two movies my wife and I watch on repeat and quote to each other. Both movies have some of the wittiest dialogue and slyest jokes.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Very nice piece, thanks

Great movies. Period

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.

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

Great video. Tatum was unreal in Coach Carter too!

Genuinely great analysis, congrats.

Agreed! He really showed his comedic talent here

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

He really is delightful. I'm glad hes here

21 and 22 jumpstreet was fckn comedy gold for me

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

Great job making the point

this movie also changed a lot for kanye

Goated video my brotha

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.

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

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.

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

A classic movie, timeless.

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.

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His appearance in Bullet Train is also hilarious

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

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

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?” 😂

Great video!

I love this movie dearly.

"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)

Favorite film of all time

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

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

The vow is always going to be my favourite

These movies were honestly so incredible. I was surprised.

This movie is absolutely hilarious. A true classic.

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

Love him

I love Channing, he's just such a himbo

I remember going to the opening weekend of 22 Jump Street back in middle school and no movie had laugh that hard 😂

Literally watched this just last night

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

Aside from this and other similar roles. His performance in foxcatcher is 👏👏

I been a fan since step up & fighting

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.

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.

I loved this film growing up. I was like 8-10 years old and me and my boy James would refer to each other as the two main characters’ names

I love this movie.

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.

21 Jump Street is my favourite movie! Sucks it doesn't get that much love nowadays

The perfect movie ❤

❤ the lost city, it made me want to know. More about him

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Watched 21 jumpstreet in office before going for 22 that evening, it was the most I laughed in one day

My name's Jeff always cracks me up.

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.

21 Jump Street was a funny movie, made by funny people. This movie aged like wine.

Foxcatcher is one of my favourite movies of all time.

My favorite tatum role was rowdy sparks in the supercross movie 👌

"My name´s Jeff". Perfect comedy moment. XD