In this irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Not since Death of a Salesman has failure been quite so entertaining.
– Joanne Kaufman,
Wall Street Journal,
22 Aug 2008
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[A] dazzling little comedy.
– Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
22 Aug 2008
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A high school musical that would make John Waters proud.
– Owen Gleiberman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Aug 2008
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The funniest Shakespearean sequel since Richard IV.
– Ben Mankiewicz,
At the Movies,
7 Nov 2008
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For anyone who ever took drama in High School, Coogan's character will surely ignite memories of quirky, even downright crazy teachers you may have encountered over the years.