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Hamlet 2

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Hamlet 2 (2008)
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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
POPULARITY
19,888
729
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    • Director
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Stars
      • Steve Coogan
      • Elisabeth Shue
      • Catherine Keener
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    • Director
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Stars
      • Steve Coogan
      • Elisabeth Shue
      • Catherine Keener
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    • 78User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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

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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

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    8/10
    This Movie Brightened My Day
    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 :)
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    • How is "Hamlet 2" related to William Shakespeare's play?
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    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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