Hamlet 2

"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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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