Hamlet 2

We do finally get some sustained glimpses of Hamlet 2 , and its debatable whether its brilliant by design, brilliant by accident, or horrendously awful but compulsively watchable and merely accidentally illustrative of all of Danas inner torments. When further budget cuts threaten to shut down Marschz, too, desperation drives him to extremes, and he plans a mounting of his own original musical, Hamlet 2. ... Full Review

'Hamlet 2' repulsive Marschz lacks talent, presence and common sense. ... Full Review

After much perspiration, he conceives a sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet--a musical-theater extravaganza that will disdain both political correctness and dramatic credibility. Shortchanged in the talent department, Dana still harbors ambitions and passions. ... Full Review

If the irreverent social satire Hamlet 2 has its say with audiences, those lunatic possibilities may prove just that on screen, with daring if not shocking humor. Steve Coogan is Dana Marschz - Mr. M to his students - the unfortunate teacher in question and strapped for cash failed actor, whose only affordable mode of transportation around town is roller skates. ... Full Review

Ive got some negative stuff to get out of the way, but before I do let me say that this is a funny movie, terrifically funny once the actual play starts. Combining the skills and acting chops of his new students he attempts to stage a career saving production of his original work Hamlet 2, even after the school bans the play for scenes like Jesus getting a handjob. ... Full Review

Note: Show times follow days.Sept. 5-7 AMBLER THEATER 215-345-7855, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler.Elegy (R): Fri.4:15, 7, 9:35.Sat.1:15, 4:15, 7, 9:35. ... Full Article

There's something irresistible about a let's-put-on-a-show movie.This Andrew Fleming comedy is no exception. The generic conventions of "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "High School Musical" get twisted into this nutty, sweet-natured hybrid that will leave you smiling at the end... ... Full Article

By Jeff DeBell Special to the Roanoke Times Like a favorite uncle who gets drunk and fumbles the turkey just shy of the Thanksgiving table, "Hamlet 2" is kinda lovable despite its deficiencies. ... Full Article

British comedy star Steve Coogan ("Night at the Museum" and "Tropic Thunder") totally commits to his zany character, high school drama teacher Dana Marschz. An impassioned actor with more pretensions than achievements, the man with the unpronounceable surname lives in... ... Full Article

Oh, satire-does anyone know how to do it right anymore? Let's flash back to The New Yorker incident from earlier this summer, when a poor, irony-challenged cartoonist penned the infamous cover "satire" that depicted the Democratic presidential candidate and his... ... Full Article