The performances are all quite good, particularly Coogan. His Marschz is messed up, he has all manner of quirks and issues, including a strained relationship with his wife (Catherine Keener) and their boarder David Arquette. He is not only messed up but he knows it, and is working through it. Well, sort of. Suffice to say it is an interesting character. As for the supporting cast, they are all good as well, the characters developing personalities of their own and standing apart from each other.
The biggest problem I had with the film was the way the story lost its way as it steamed towards the conclusion. The story about the drama club going away and the parental concerns of certain parents, these and other points get lost in the over-the-top nature of the play performance and are forgotten completely in the climax. It is not a make or break issue, but it does bring it down a notch.
Bottom line. This is a funny movie; the story told may be a typical one, but it is injected with a dose of daring and originality. Hamlet 2 is definitely a movie that will make you laugh. Give it a chance, you may be surprised.
Recommended.
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