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Writers (WGA):
Pam Brady (written by) &
Andrew Fleming (written by)
Release Date:
27 August 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2
Plot:
In this irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet. full summary | full synopsis
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Good "Off the Wall" Type of Comedy more (68 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Steve Coogan | ... | Dana Marschz | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Brie Marschz | |
| Joseph Julian Soria | ... | Octavio | |
| Skylar Astin | ... | Rand Posin | |
| Phoebe Strole | ... | Epiphany Sellars | |
| Melonie Diaz | ... | Ivonne | |
| Arnie Pantoja | ... | Vitamin J | |
| Michael Esparza | ... | Chuy | |
| Natalie Amenula | ... | Yolanda | |
| Marshall Bell | ... | Principal Rocker | |
| David Arquette | ... | Gary | |
| Elisabeth Shue | ... | Elisabeth Shue | |
| Amy Poehler | ... | Cricket Feldstein | |
| Shea Pepe | ... | Noah Sapperstein | |
| Marco Rodríguez | ... | Mr. Marquez |
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Rated R for language including sexual references, brief nudity and some drug content.
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92 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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USA:R (certificate #44121) | UK:15 | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-11 | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA | Singapore:M18 | Iceland:7
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Steve Coogan is also doing the narration. more
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Errors in geography: Arizona does not issue license plates for the front of cars, though several vehicles are seen with plates on the front. more
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Cricket Feldstein: You wanna hit me? I would love it if you hit me! I'm married to a Jew, I've got nothing to lose! more
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References Dead Poets Society (1989) more
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Gay As The Day Is Long more
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I enjoyed Steve Coogan's performance earlier this Summer in "Tropic Thunder", where he played a supporting role as the hapless movie director, and many of his earlier works.
In "Hamlet 2", he plays the lead role, as a high school drama teacher in Tucson, AR, where he is trying to teach his under-achieving students acting, without much success. The movie begins with a school play rendition of "Erin Brockovich", which was unintentionally hilarious. The drama critic for the school newspaper panned the play, which drives Coogan nuts. The interaction between Coogan & the drama critic is one of the high points of the film. The critic looks like he's about 11 years old, but Coogan hangs on his every word. After providing some sage advice to Coogan, the critic excuses himself to "go clean the gerbil cage". Then the school principal informs Coogan that funding for his drama program has been ended, and he'll need to find a new job. Coogan comes up with the idea to save the program by putting on a brilliant new play, written by himself, called "Hamlet 2".
There were many scenes that were excellent and hilarious. Elizabeth Shue had a major role (playing herself), which was very funny.
If you've seen Steve Coogan comedies before, such as "24 Hour Party People" or "Tristam Shandy", you are familiar with his brand of humor. If you liked that sort of movie, you'll like this. Even if you didn't care for either of those films, you might want to take a chance anyway. It's a clever comedy & well worth checking out.