Alright, alright, let’s talk about them 21 Jump Street movies and the like. You know, the ones with them two fellas, always bickerin’ and crackin’ jokes but somehow catchin’ the bad guys. They call ’em “buddy cop” movies, I reckon.
Now, what makes a buddy cop movie? Well, it’s like this: you got two fellas, see? And they ain’t nothin’ alike. One might be all serious and by-the-book, the other one’s a goofball, always messin’ around. But somehow, they gotta work together to catch them crooks. Sometimes they learn a thing or two from each other, too, which is kinda nice, I guess.
Most times, at least one of them fellas is a cop, you know, a police officer. That’s why they call it “cop” movies, I figure. But sometimes they ain’t cops exactly. Maybe they’re private eyes, or bounty hunters, or somethin’ like that. Still gotta catch the bad guys, though. That’s the important part.
- Rush Hour: Now, this one’s got a fella from Hong Kong and another one from Los Angeles. Can you imagine? One speaks all fancy, the other one talks like, well, like us, kinda. They fight a lot, but they get the job done. And there’s this song, “War,” plays during a big fight scene. Real catchy tune, that one.
- 21 Jump Street: Oh, this one’s a hoot! You got these two cops, they look kinda old to be in high school, if you ask me. But they gotta go undercover, pretend to be students, to catch some drug dealers. It’s funny, real funny. People loved it, and they made another one, 22 Jump Street, too. Same fellas, more laughs. Folks just can’t get enough of them two, I tell ya. They’re always up to somethin’.
These buddy cop movies, they always got lots of action. Fights and chases and explosions, you name it. But they’re funny too. That’s the best part, I think. You get to see the bad guys get what’s comin’ to ’em, but you also get to laugh a little. Life’s too short to be serious all the time, ain’t it?
And it ain’t just about the punchin’ and the shootin’. It’s about them two fellas, how they start out hatin’ each other practically, and then they become, well, buddies. That’s what makes it special, I reckon. You see ’em grow, learn to trust each other, even if they still bicker like an old married couple.
There’s other movies like that too, you know. Jackie Chan, he’s made a bunch of ’em. Always got some funny fella with him, fightin’ and crackin’ jokes. People love that kinda stuff. It’s good for the soul, I think. Makes you forget about your troubles for a while.
Them 21 Jump Street movies, they’re kinda new, compared to some of the others. But they got that same spirit, that same mix of action and comedy. And the fellas in it, they’re good actors. They make you believe they’re really cops, even when they’re doin’ the silliest things.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a good time, somethin’ to make you laugh and cheer, check out them buddy cop movies. Rush Hour, 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, any of ’em. They’re all good, clean fun. Well, mostly clean. Sometimes they say a bad word or two, but you know how it is. Can’t have everything, I guess.
And that’s pretty much all there is to it. Buddy cop movies are about two different fellas, workin’ together, catchin’ bad guys, and makin’ us laugh along the way. Simple as that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about movies makes a body hungry.
Just remember, if you see two fellas arguin’ but still workin’ together, chances are you’re watchin’ a buddy cop movie. And if it makes you laugh, well, then it’s done its job, hasn’t it? That’s what I always say, anyhow. A good laugh is worth more than a gold mine, especially when you’re watchin’ them fellas on the TV screen.
And don’t forget, sometimes the best buddy cop movies are the ones you don’t expect. The ones that surprise you with how funny they are, or how much heart they have. So keep an eye out, you never know when you’ll find a new favorite. Just like findin’ a good bargain at the market, you know? It’s always a treat.
