4. 21 Jump Street
Arguably one of the most critical roles in Hill’s career, 21 Jump Street is a comedic buddy-cop film by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Hill is one of the film’s writers and stars as Schmidt, a narcotics cop that needs to go as a high school student.
Paired with Channing Tatum as Jenko, the two make the film’s comedy. Their adult hijinks against the high school setting provide for an excellent juxtaposition. It’s a fun flick that many also think of its commercial and critical success. It even made five times its original budget and has many accolades.
5.Don’t Look Up
Don’t Look Up is arguably one of the most notable films of the past year, features a wide range of star-studded cast. Jonah Hill stars as Jason Orlean, the subservient son to President Orlean, played by Meryl Streep. Hill offers a comedic beat that ties up the dark comedy theme of the film.
When two low-level astronomers discover a comet, they struggle to get the attention of the influential people of America. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo Di Carpio, the film offers a comedic twist to the bleakness of society.
6.War Dogs
In the face of war, many people opt to make something out of it. Filled with action and straight-edge characters, Hill showcases a different side of him as an actor. Although the film still has Hill’s distinct notes as a comedian, it places him in a new light.
Jonah Hill plays Efraim Diveroli, a gunrunner that made a name for himself. With his old friend David Packouz (Miles Teller), the two manage to turn a profit by providing guns and ammo for the war on terrorism. The biographical film also adds a social commentary on the nature of war politics.
7.Get Him to the Greek
As this film stars Russell Brand and Jonah Hill, you can ensure an enjoyable, fun movie. With the presence of two comedians at hand, Get Him to the Greek hinges on absurd humor and witty lines.
The film follows Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) as he tries to get washed-up rockstar Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to a concert in Greek Theater. In 72 hours, Green must bring Snow to Los Angeles for a performance that might save the record company he’s working on. However, Aldous makes the journey more problematic than it can get.
