A failed actor turned failed high school drama teacher rallies his Tucson, Arizona students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

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Directed By
Andrew Fleming
Produced By
Eric Eisner
Aaron Ryder
Executive Produced By
Albert Berger
Ron Yerxa
Pam Brady
Cast
Steve Coogan
Catherine Keener
Elisabeth Shue
Amy Poehler
David Arquette
Skylar Astin
Melonie Diaz
Phoebe Strole
Michael Esparza

The funniest Shakespearean sequel since Richard IV.

Ben MankiewiczAt The Movies

Not since Death of a Salesman has failure been quite so entertaining.

Joanne KaufmanWall Street Journal

I haven't laughed so hard in years. Coogan is pure brilliance...

Felix Vasquez Jr.Cinema Crazed

It has an edge and degree of sophistication not seen in most summer comedies.

Ruthe SteinSan Francisco Chronicle