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Hamlet 2 (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Hamlet 2, starring Steve Coogan and directed by Andrew Fleming.
Hamlet 2 (2008) -- Clip: Parents try to revoke permission
Hamlet 2 (2008) -- Interview: Steve Coogan "On the appeal of Hamlet Two"
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Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   6,799 votes
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Director:
Andrew Fleming
Writers (WGA):
Pam Brady (written by) &
Andrew Fleming (written by)
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Release Date:
27 August 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy 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 | add synopsis
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Seeing the trailer ruined the movie for me. more
US TV Schedule:
Sun. July 127:20 AMMAX   

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language including sexual references, brief nudity and some drug content.
Runtime:
92 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS
Filming Locations:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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Trivia:
Steve Coogan is also doing the narration. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When the drama students are forbidden to stage their play on school property, they move the show to a warehouse used for raves because promoters won't be using it because they are at Burning Man Festival in Nevada. But the play supposedly takes place near end of traditional school year (May or June) and Burning Man always takes place on Labor Day, in September. more
Quotes:
Dana Marschz: Chuy, you're going to have a magical life. Because no matter where you go, it's always going to be better than Tucson. more
Movie Connections:
References Star Wars (1977) more
Soundtrack:
Jealous Heart more

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14 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
Seeing the trailer ruined the movie for me., 27 August 2008
7/10
Author: thebrighteyes from United States

Hamlet 2 (2008) had an ad campaign that seemed to focus on the fact that it was from the co-writer of South Park, but they are not referring to Matt Stone or Trey Parker (who had absolutely nothing to do with this movie). They are talking about Pam Brady who mostly produces the show, but has some co-writing credits on a couple of the episodes and on the South Park movie. So, if you're going into this expecting something like Orgazmo or Team America, then you'll probably be disappointed.

That being said, the movie is still pretty clever and funny. Aside from a slow beginning, an annoying amount of pratfalls, and two completely pointless characters (played by Catherine Keener David Arquette), it's a pretty funny movie.

Unfortunately this is one of those movies where the funniest parts are spoiled by the trailer. My suggestion would be to skip the theatrical release and wait for it to come out on DVD. By that time, you probably will have forgotten the ad campaign, and you'll really be able to enjoy it.

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