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Hamlet 2

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
17K
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Hamlet 2 (2008)
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  • Comedy
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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 Shakespear... Read allIn 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Writers
    • Pam Brady
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Catherine Keener
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Writers
    • Pam Brady
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Catherine Keener
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    • 78User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Photos45

    Steve Coogan in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Elisabeth Shue and Steve Coogan in Hamlet 2 (2008)
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    Catherine Keener in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Elisabeth Shue and Steve Coogan in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Steve Coogan, Melonie Diaz, and Amy Poehler in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Catherine Keener, Steve Coogan, and Andrew Fleming in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    David Arquette and Catherine Keener in Hamlet 2 (2008)
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    Melonie Diaz in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Pam Brady in Hamlet 2 (2008)
    Skylar Astin in Hamlet 2 (2008)

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    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Dana Marschzas Dana Marschz
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Elisabeth Shueas Elisabeth Shue
    Catherine Keener
    Catherine Keener
    • Brie Marschzas Brie Marschz
    Joseph Julian Soria
    Joseph Julian Soria
    • Octavioas Octavio
    Skylar Astin
    Skylar Astin
    • Rand Posinas Rand Posin
    Phoebe Strole
    Phoebe Strole
    • Epiphany Sellersas Epiphany Sellers
    Melonie Diaz
    Melonie Diaz
    • Ivonneas Ivonne
    Arnie Pantoja
    Arnie Pantoja
    • Vitamin Jas Vitamin J
    Michael Esparza
    Michael Esparza
    • Chuyas Chuy
    Natalie Amenula
    Natalie Amenula
    • Yolandaas Yolanda
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Principal Rockeras Principal Rocker
    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Garyas Gary
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Cricket Feldsteinas Cricket Feldstein
    Shea Pepe
    • Noah Sappersteinas Noah Sapperstein
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Mr. Marquezas Mr. Marquez
    Deborah Chavez
    Deborah Chavez
    • Mrs. Marquezas Mrs. Marquez
    Kevin Wiggins
    Kevin Wiggins
    • Policeman #1as Policeman #1
    Johnnie Hector
    Johnnie Hector
    • Policeman #2as Policeman #2
    • Director
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Andrew Fleming
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Coogan is also doing the narration.
    • Goofs
      After Mr. Marschz trips on acid, the police find him naked from the waist down on an abandoned couch. When he is picked up and escorted to a car, his shirt parts briefly and we can see that he is wearing flesh colored underwear.
    • Quotes

      Dana Marschz: We are putting on this play and if you don't like it, then tough titties you assturd monkey fucker!

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Yet Another Top 10 Funniest Movie Insults (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Showroom
      Written by David Molyneux
      Courtesy of DeWolfe Music New York

    User reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Coogan's US breakthrough - Refreshing Comedy!
    Damn. This was funny. I love Steve Googan from all his UK performances ans finally he was given a proper vehicle to make US audiences laugh out loud. What made this so funny was its satire of traditional dramatic elements in movies (Stand and Deliver, etc), as well as its blatant parody of the quickly burned out "Indie Darling" comedies like "Little Miss Sunshine" et al. Sure, the finale's song wasn't the best of the lot (although I still find myself singing it over a week later!) but the rest of the gags and songs (especially the "Face" song!) were classic.

    It was refreshing to see a screwball comedy that doesn't rely on toilet humor or "realistic" scenarios to drive a joke home. This was just pure silly fun, ans Coogan can pull that off with the best of them, if not better.
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    FAQ4

    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • How is "Hamlet 2" related to William Shakespeare's play?
    • Where is this movie filmed?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 續寫哈姆雷特
    • Filming locations
      • West Mesa High School - 6701 Fortuna Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bona Fide Productions
      • ContentFilm International
      • L+E Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,886,216
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $439,925
      • Aug 24, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,925,288
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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