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Hamlet 2
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Hamlet 2 (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Hamlet 2, starring Steve Coogan and directed by Andrew Fleming.
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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Pam Brady (written by) &
Andrew Fleming (written by)
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Release Date:
27 August 2008 (USA) more
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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 (69 total)

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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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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
Quotes:
Cricket Feldstein: Well, this play is gonna bitch-slap Broadway like a cheap hooker at a gangbang.
Dana Marschz: Uh... yeah.
Cricket Feldstein: Y'know, and those Bible-humping protesters can suck a bag of dicks, 'cause all I ended up doing was giving you free publicity.
Dana Marschz: Yeah, and did you see my dressing room? It has a bidet!
Elisabeth Shue: That was a sink.
Dana Marschz: It was?
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References "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) more
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Gay As The Day Is Long more

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11 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Good "Off the Wall" Type of Comedy, 8 September 2008
8/10
Author: J_Trex from Philadelphia

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.

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