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Release date United States: Friday, August 29, 2008

Director: Andrew Fleming

Cast:

Evan Adrian as Danny the waiter
Elizabeth Shue as Elizabeth Shue
Natalie Amenula as Yolanda
David Arquette as Gary
Skylar Astin as Rand Posin
Marshall Bell as Mr. Rocker
Josh Berry as Mr. Mann
Sian Bird as Drama Student
Frank Bond as Ron Kantor
Deborah Chavez as Mrs. Marquez
Steve Coogan as Dana Marschz
Steve Corona as Horace
Jessica Daniels as Drama Student
Melonie Diaz as Ivonne
Michael Esparza as Chuy
Nat Faxon as Copy Store Clerk
Jenny Gabrielle as Prayer Girl
Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr. as Gang Banger
Will Gluck as Angry Man
Johnnie Hector as Police Officer 2
Catherine Keener

About:

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

One of few buzz-generating films at Sundance earlier this year, H2 grabbed headlines for its pricey acquisition and warmly received reviews. Having seen the film, I can assert that it's worth seeing as another example of Coogan's ability to rise above any material he's handed, but its by-the-numbers story arc and surprisingly unfunny songs (seeing that "South Park"'s Pam Brady is the co-writer) certainly don't add up to anything all that memorable. Coogan pushes the envelope; sadly, he's mostly alone in the endeavor, except for a ballsy turn by Elisabeth Shue, playing an alternate-future version of herself. However, something tells us this could be a hit with the younger generation.

Genres:
Comedy

Producers: Albert Berger, Eric D. Eisner

Writers: Pam Brady, Andrew Fleming

Studio: Focus Features