"Hamlet 2" (2008)
Hamlet 2 Synopsis: In the irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher (Steve Coogan) rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
"Hamlet 2" Review
I have a love/hate relationship with "Hamlet 2." I love the humor, the way it sends up inspirational teacher movies before becoming one itself, and I love Steve Coogan's engaging – and even mildly heartbreaking – performance. I hate the fact that out of the blue I'll break out singing, "Rock Me, Rock Me Sexy Jesus…"
I have a love/hate relationship with "Hamlet 2." I love the humor, the way it sends up inspirational teacher movies before becoming one itself, and I love Steve Coogan's engaging – and even mildly heartbreaking – performance. I hate the fact that out of the blue I'll break out singing, "Rock Me, Rock Me Sexy Jesus…"
Exclusive Interview with Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan plays an actor whose career never took off so he turns his attention to teaching acting to high school students. When the school's drama program is in jeopardy, he comes up with the idea of putting on an original play - "Hamlet 2."
Steve Coogan plays an actor whose career never took off so he turns his attention to teaching acting to high school students. When the school's drama program is in jeopardy, he comes up with the idea of putting on an original play - "Hamlet 2."
"Hamlet 2" Trailer
"Hamlet 2" movie trailer and video clips in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.
"Hamlet 2" movie trailer and video clips in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.
Steve Coogan on Singing, Dancing, and Rollerblading
Coogan sings, dances, plays Jesus in a musical put on to save the school's drama program, and even rollerblades – an athletic skill that wasn't easy for Coogan to pick up. "I thought, well, maybe I could be really good at it," said Coogan about the prospect of playing a teacher who rollerblades. "Then rapidly that became obvious that it wasn't going to happen."
Coogan sings, dances, plays Jesus in a musical put on to save the school's drama program, and even rollerblades – an athletic skill that wasn't easy for Coogan to pick up. "I thought, well, maybe I could be really good at it," said Coogan about the prospect of playing a teacher who rollerblades. "Then rapidly that became obvious that it wasn't going to happen."
Exclusive Interview with Andrew Fleming and Pam Brady
"Hamlet 2" is the story of a failed actor-turned teacher (played by Steve Coogan) who decides the best way to save the drama program at the high school where he works is to put on an original play - "Hamlet 2."
"Hamlet 2" is the story of a failed actor-turned teacher (played by Steve Coogan) who decides the best way to save the drama program at the high school where he works is to put on an original play - "Hamlet 2."
"Hamlet 2" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Hamlet 2" starring Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Poehler, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Skylar Astin, and Melonie Diaz.
Gallery of photos from the movie "Hamlet 2" starring Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Poehler, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Skylar Astin, and Melonie Diaz.
"Hamlet 2" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Hamlet 2," MPAA rating, and release date info.
Cast and crew list for "Hamlet 2," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Hamlet 2" Poster
"One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2"
"One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2"
Focus Picks Up "Hamlet 2"
(Jan 2008) Following on the heels of "Hamlet 2's" world premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Focus Features announced they've picked up the worldwide rights to the comedy movie from writer/director Andrew Fleming.
(Jan 2008) Following on the heels of "Hamlet 2's" world premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Focus Features announced they've picked up the worldwide rights to the comedy movie from writer/director Andrew Fleming.
Official "Hamlet 2" Website
Focus Features' official site for "Hamlet 2." Release Date: August 22, 2008, Expands on August 29, 2008
Focus Features' official site for "Hamlet 2." Release Date: August 22, 2008, Expands on August 29, 2008