Hamlet 2 Director: Andrew Fleming Cast: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Marshall Bell
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- DVD Release Date: 12/21/2008
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 15,124
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Scenes
Features
Deleted scenes; Making Number 2; Sing Along with Hamlet 2
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Disc #1 -- Hamlet 2
1. To Act is to Live [1:51]
2. Act I - The West Mesa High Spring Drama Spectacular [2:58]
3. The Only Elective [7:08]
4. Act 2 - Having Mexican Food [2:59]
5. Drama Canceled [4:25]
6. Finding Inspiration [6:35]
7. Act 3: The Creative Process [6:19]
8. In the Fun Zone [6:30]
9. Parents' Consent [2:01]
10. Unwholesome Content [6:40]
11. Act 4: Hope is a Demon Bitch [5:33]
12. On Your Side [3:36]
13. Bruised But Not Broken [1:03]
14. Don't Give Up [4:00]
15. Act 5: No Turning Back!!!!!!!! [4:11]
16. "Raped in the Face" [4:31]
17. "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" [2:20]
18. No Intermission [3:52]
19. On Broadway [6:56]
20. End Titles [1:34]
Editorial Reviews
Steve Coogan stars in the comedy Hamlet 2, which follows a drama teacher who tries to put together a production of "Hamlet 2" to rescue his high-school theater department. Catherine Keener co-stars in the Andrew Fleming-helmed production. Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 15 and UP
What to watch out for
- Language:
Language includes plenty of salty words, including "s--t" and "f--k." Not as frequent as some other R-rated movies, though.
- Messages
- Sex:
Conversations about the mechanics of getting pregnant, some kissing, lewd jokes. A man's naked backside is flashed -- he has writer's block and takes off his pants to get inspiration -- and there are allusions to his "balls" being flashed.
- Drugs:
Teens drink while out with their teacher; they later spike his non-alcoholic beverage with LSD or another psychedelic; his wife drinks a gigantic margarita.
- Consumerism:
Mentions of various Hollywood movies (Erin Brockovich, The Karate Kid, etc.); actress Elisabeth Shue is revered. And of course, Hamlet is referenced often. Also, Jack LaLanne products and fake commercials for herpes medications.
- Violence:
A man contemplates suicide; some brawls erupt; a girl keeps falling and getting hit by objects.
What Parents Need to Know
About Hamlet 2
Parents need to know that although this comedy is set in high school, it's not really a "teen comedy." In fact, it takes a no-holds-barred approach to poking fun at religion, theater, commercialism, racism, reproductive technologies, actors, the ACLU, and anything and everything else. One song is centered on a "rock star" version of Jesus, and there are plenty of jokes that some people may consider crude or vulgar. There are also scenes of underage drinking and drug use, a flash of a man's naked backside, and plenty of salty language.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the message behind all the over-the-top humor: Why is Marschz compelled to stage one more play, and an original one at that? What's the message of the play? Also, what prejudices does the film make fun of? Does it do an effective job of making its point? What would you say that point is? What genres is the movie satirizing?
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