- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 92 min
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Joseph Julian Soria, Skylar Astin ... see all
- Director: Andrew Fleming
- 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.
User Reviews
Hamlet 2
Jan 03, 2009
christegtmeier - yahoo.com
Jan 03, 2009christegtmeier - yahoo.com
"Despite the poor pacing, Hamlet 2 was often hilarious and entertaining. Steve Coogan was very funny. I liked this movie. It had an interesting concept and a good cast."... Full review
Coogen isn't half bad. An average movie.
Dec 31, 2008
jhaveymoviereviews - yahoo.com
Dec 31, 2008jhaveymoviereviews - yahoo.com
This movie is somewhat original I'll give it that. The concept of making a sequel to Hamlet is kind of cool but a C is a win. I mean how good can a satire on a socalled sequel to hamlet be?Shakespeare... Full review
just plain poor
Dec 29, 2008
lopov2001 - yahoo.com
Dec 29, 2008lopov2001 - yahoo.com
When i first saw the trailer and the title of the movie i couldnt wait to see it. Unfortunatly i did !!! In my eyes i saw it as the best comedy of 2008 only to discover that the story was... Full review
Sexy Jesus Raped Me In The Face
Oct 18, 2008
thecynicalone08 - yahoo.com
Oct 18, 2008thecynicalone08 - yahoo.com
"Hamlet 2" despite the title is not a sequel to William Shakespeare's famous play, or the many film versions based on the play. Instead, Hamlet 2 is a comedy about a very unorthodox drama teacher named Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan), who... Full review
Sometimes the critics are RIGHT
Sep 22, 2008
heldentenor43 - yahoo.com
Sep 22, 2008heldentenor43 - yahoo.com
What does anyone see in this flick? It is utterly improbable, replete with stereotypes and an ending only Hollywood could invent. Any teacher who showed up for school intoxicated would not have a job--union shmunion! The kids were all stereotypes. And... Full review
i loved it
Sep 12, 2008
vforivan - yahoo.com
Sep 12, 2008vforivan - yahoo.com
VERY funny comedy. Great intro, kinda corky at times but they pulled it off. Amy Puller is hilarious as always. For fans of Hot Rod definetly.... Full review
Best Film of the Year
Sep 11, 2008
wvflguy - yahoo.com
Sep 11, 2008wvflguy - yahoo.com
I hope more people go out and see this film. I haven't laughed so hard at the movies in a long time. There are many memorable, funny scenes throughout the film and great guest appearances. If you're looking for a good... Full review
wait till it gets to a dollar movie theatre
Sep 11, 2008
nyy39xalc - yahoo.com
Sep 11, 2008nyy39xalc - yahoo.com
Acting pretty good, story line leaves something to be desired. Not many laughs for a comedy. Wait till it gets to a dollar movie theatre... Full review
To the movies get thee!
Sep 11, 2008
uncaring_chimp - yahoo.com
Sep 11, 2008uncaring_chimp - yahoo.com
This movie is a welcome relief from the sensory assaults that pass as comedies in these troubled times (i.e. anything that bears the taint of Adam Sandler). It is funny, thoughtful, well acted and touching. Such a beautifully crafted work, it... Full review
Good "Off the Wall" Type of Comedy
Sep 08, 2008
J_Trex - imdb.com
Sep 08, 2008J_Trex - imdb.com
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... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 20, 2009TotalFilm
by having one-time Oscar hopeful Elisabeth Shue parody herself as a Hollywood emigre who has moved to Arizona to become a nurse.....As amusing as he is, though, Andrew Fleming's follow-up to the anaemic Nancy Drew isn't nearly as funny as it thinks it is..... ... Full Review
| Jan 05, 2009popsyndicate.com
The sing-a-long with Hamlet 2 is great fun as well as Oscar Winner vs. High School Drama Class.
The overly elaborate nonsensical production of Hamlet 2 is worth watching alone.
The deleted scenes are pretty good but it's obvious why they were cut.
... Full Review
| Nov 21, 2008Killer Movie Reviews
The writing by Andrew Fleming and Pam Brady is post-politically correct, poking a well-aimed stick into the eye of the uptight, the faux-hip, and the too touchy.
But a heart-to-heart talk with the school's diminutive drama critic steers Dana onto the right track.
... Full Review
| Oct 17, 2008MovieWeb
Hamlet 2 is an irreverent comedy centering on one teacher's overzealous quest to mount a high school musical.....Hamlet 2 Brings the Hilarity to DVD on December 23rd....Dana is a failed actor-turned-high school drama teacher.....Dana gets unexpected support from ACLU attorney Cricket Feldstein (Poehler) and his favorite actress, Elisabeth Shue..... ... Full Review
| Oct 02, 2008associatedcontent.com
Hamlet 2" Means to Offend and of Course Mend....it's very memorable because of her offensive lines.....It will offend you with the first couple of minutes, most likely.....It's called "Dirty, Sexy Jesus" and that song is catchy..... ... Full Review
News
CBS gives Fleming its 'Permission'
variety.com –
2009-10-25
Story revolves around a married couple in their 30s who give one another permission to sleep with someone else while on separate vacations. CBS snapped up Lutz's spec in May 2008. ... Full Article
Call Celine's People, We Might Not Have a 'Best Song' Oscar Category Afterall
gawker.com –
2009-06-29
'Havana' mob saga draws trio
hollywoodreporter.com –
2009-06-28
A trio of prominent producers are teaming up for "Havana Nocturne," a story of gangsters in 1950's Cuba based on T.J. English's New York Times bestseller. ... Full Article
Lessons from 90's Teen Movies
beliefnet.com –
2009-05-03
It is fun to see the early work of some of today's stars. "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" stars this week's cover girl on People's Most Beautiful issue, Christina Applegate -- and features a very young pre-"X-Files" David Duchovney. ... Full Article
Hamlet 2 (DVD)
filmink.com.au –
2009-04-17
There's a fine line between mocking and becoming the mocked. Unfortunately in Hamlet 2 , Steve Coogan crosses that line. In an attempt at sending up the "inspirational teacher" genre, the filmmakers instead become too distracted by Coogan's comic style... ... Full Article
The Beat: Oscars didn't recognize the year's best movie songs On Sunday night when you're watching the Oscars, do me a favor and leave the room when it's time for Best Original Song. ... Full Article

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Hamlet 2 starring Steve Coogan
