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27 August 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2Plot:
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. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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This Movie Brightened My Day moreCast
(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.Parents Guide:
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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I had to drive all the way from Palm Springs to Los Angeles to watch "Hamlet 2." Traffic drama notwithstanding, the 2-hour trek is all worth it! I laughed out loud watching this film, which is really a parody of a tragedy. Here are the pluses: Steve Coogan -- he anchors this film from start to finish. He embodies his optimistic loser role. And those great, broad physical comedy? Wow!
Catherine Keener -- only she can lift a one-dimensional role into a living, breathing, likable bitch :)
Elizabeth Shue -- I heard that she injected a lot of self-deprecating scenes into her role, very UN-Hollywood of her!
Musical Scenes -- it's ironic that the play, supposed to be the worst play ever, is the focal point and the bright, shining light of the film.
The "high school" cast -- they each embody stereotypes, and then collectively break through the norms of their roles.
And you know? This is not your "white teacher goes to the ghetto to teach the students life-affirming lessons" film. I applaud the movie for recognizing that, and going one step further.
Irreverent wit -- if you like the UN-PC qualities of South Park, you will love this film!
The only minuses I can think of are not enough character development, specially among the kids in school, and Keneer's twist, while predictable, still feels off-center and trite.
But trust me, you'll laugh and have a great time! I went to see "Hamlet 2" with a friend of mine who's not into the broad comedy genre and fell in love with the movie!
Honestly? The only folks who will hate this film are the ones who live in Tucson, Arizona :)