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27 August 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
One high school drama teacher is about to make a huge number 2Plot:
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. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Utterly ridiculous, but strangely fascinating. moreUS Showtimes:
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Steve Coogan | ... | Dana Marschz |
 | Catherine Keener | ... | Brie Marschz |
 | Joseph Julian Soria | ... | Octavio |
 | Skylar Astin | ... | Rand Posin |
 | Phoebe Strole | ... | Epiphany Sellars |
 | Melonie Diaz | ... | Ivonne |
 | Arnie Pantoja | ... | Vitamin J |
 | Michael Esparza | ... | Chuy |
 | Natalie Amenula | ... | Yolanda |
 | Marshall Bell | ... | Principal Rocker |
 | David Arquette | ... | Gary |
 | Elisabeth Shue | ... | Elisabeth Shue |
 | Amy Poehler | ... | Cricket Feldstein |
| Shea Pepe | ... | Noah Sapperstein |
| Marco Rodríguez | ... | Mr. Marquez |
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Rated R for language including sexual references, brief nudity and some drug content.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreFilming Locations:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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I knew what I was in for from the beginning when I chose to see this film, but I am such a Steve Coogan fan, that I didn't want to disappoint the man who made me pee in my pants as Alan Partridge. The film succeeds on so many levels not only in its character development, but also its parody of the "Inspirational Teacher" movie theme. Steve Coogan plays a failed actor reduced to teaching drama after so many failed attempts at the acting business. However, his passion for the theater is what keeps him going despite so many unsuccessful plays. Faced with the fact that his drama class is being canceled, he decides to put on an entirely original play in an attempt to save the class. Of course, he is stuck with a class full of underachievers that he needs to turn around. Thankfully, his enthusiasm for the art inspires them to put on the play and thats where the movie shines as it brings out the best in not only Coogan's character, but also the rest of the young cast. The film runs at just under 90 minutes which is perfect as the film never drags. Seriously, some of the situations and gags had me laughing out loud and some of the musical numbers like 'Raped In The Face,' and 'Rock Me Sexy Jesus,' will have you laughing throughout. Definitely worth a look.