"The script itself tells you exactly what to expect from this film: '21 Jump Street on a bigger budget.' Revisit Jump Street's laugh-out-loud brand of humour in a new venue with more explosions, more bromance, and more babes."

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Director: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
Studio: Media Rights Capital, Original Film, Lord Miller Productions
Released: 6/13/13

Worth watching in theatres?

Fans of the first Jump Street (or, perhaps, twenty-first Jump Street?) are sure to enjoy this self-referential sequel set in a college scenario, but if you're new to the franchise, this is definitely the type of sequel you need to see the first film to enjoy. "21 Jump Street" has been out for awhile, so give it a watch and get a sense of if the humour sits with you or not - it's not a brand of humour for everyone (probably not a movie you'd want to bring grandma to).

Worth watching again?

Much like the first movie, it's not a movie you can watch again right after and get something new out of. The focus is on the humour, and for that reason once you've heard the jokes once, you'll need a break from them to appreciate them again. You'll probably be ready to see it again when it comes out on DVD, so hold onto your movie-going money for another new release.

Expectations vs. Reality?

What I expected was simple: "more 21 Jump Street." The first movie had me laughing out loud for the whole run time, and I expected no less from the sequel. While "22 Jump Street" had a few stalls and low points, the funniest scenes were definitely up to par with the prequel. Where it didn't live up to its predecessor was in the pacing - while "21" felt more organic to follow, "22" had points where I felt confused and frustrated as to where the plot was going.

"Everything I loved about the first movie done better. The world is bigger, the stakes are higher, the characters' chemistry is deeper, and the visuals are richer." 

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Director: Dean DeBlois 
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures
Released: 6/13/13

Worth watching in theatres?

Definitely! This movie is a blast regardless of your age. It offers a little bit of something to everyone including humour, action, and emotion.

Worth watching in 3D?

Much like "How to Train your Dragon," the flying scenes in this one are a sky-high roller coaster ride. If you're feeling adventurous enough to see the clouds through the eyes of a dragon-rider, it's worth picking up a 3D ticket.

Worth watching again?

"How to Train Your Dragon 2" plays its cards very close to its chest with controlled pacing and deliberate foreshadowing. It would be easy to watch this movie again just to catch the things you missed the first time around. On top of that, gorgeous visuals and appealing design always make it worth a second go-around.

Expectations vs. Reality?

 I was incredibly hyped coming into this one after being pleasantly surprised by its prequel four years ago. However, I worried that since the first movie had been so self-contained in its plot, this movie might feel a little contrived. I saw it going one of two ways - either really thriving off of its prequel's roots or phoning-in on a dead franchise. 

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