AltWeeklies Wire
Son of Hamlet?new
Hamlet 2 is not among the funniest of satires, though it does have its amusing moments.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
08-29-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Peter Cattaneo, Hamlet 2
Steve Coogan Suffers the Slings and Arrows of Being a Dopey Shakespeare Hopefulnew
Coogan spends the film in a tug-of-war with the script; he's forced into some blatantly obvious humor, from the broad commercial parodies to the endless mangling of his character's consonant-heavy name. But he also maximizes the thinly veiled rage burbling under Marschz's veneer of undying optimism.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
08-26-2008 |
Reviews
'The Rocker' and 'Hamlet 2': Stage Plightnew
The heroes of two new films struggle to find themselves—and an audience.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
08-25-2008 |
Reviews
'Hamlet 2': A Comic Sequelnew
The manic comedian Steve Coogan plays a high school drama teacher who pens a scandalous remake of the Bard's classic in an attempt to save his Tucson class from budget cuts.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-22-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Andrew Fleming, Hamlet 2
'Hamlet 2' is a Funny, Inspired Riff on Uptight Middle Americanew
A high school drama teacher mounts a sequel to Hamlet in yet another hilarious summer comedy.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
08-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Andrew Fleming, Hamlet 2
How to Act the Steve Coogan Way: An Interview with the 'Hamlet 2' Mannew
As a parody of inspirational teacher flicks, Hamlet 2 is a rousing success -- the type Mr. Holland would toss his opus for. It's almost completely due to Coogan.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
08-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Some Things are Rotten in 'Hamlet 2,' but Not Steve Coogannew
Coogan is the master of center-stage asshattery. In place of an arrogant blowhard, Coogan is reduced to the drama teacher who cares a little too much and is painfully oblivious to the way his effeminate enthusiasm alienates his students.
Willamette Week |
Saundra Sorenson |
08-20-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Andrew Fleming, Hamlet 2
Steve Coogan Continues Hot Season with 'Hamlet 2'new
Coogan, who was introduced to American audiences by playing legendary record exec Tony Wilson in 24 Hour Party People, here plays Dana Marschz, an actor whose failed career has led him to try to teach and direct theater at a Tucson high school.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
08-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew Fleming, Hamlet 2
