Elaine at the movies : Hamlet 2
Elaine Blum
Issue date: 3/6/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Whether or not it is worth the wait, the musical number "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" is a marvel that must be seen without much introduction. This scene is the reason one watches "Hamlet 2." All of the tedious buildup is for this moment, the all-too-brief climax. If you know your high school musicals, you will be able to spot marked similarities. You will also enjoy an entertaining lesson about why Jesus rocks.
True, this movie is not the "Comedy Heaven" that the case jacket advertises. And what does it supposedly mean that it is from the producers of "Little Miss Sunshine"? If anything, this sets up a comparison in which "Hamlet 2" cannot hope to compete. It lacks both the originality and the purposeful storyline that makes "Little Miss Sunshine" endearing and memorable.
However, there are periodic comedic gems scattered throughout the film. Coogan is master of the melodramatic and has appropriately hilarious facial expressions to match. Amy Poehler makes an appearance in a characteristically spunky role. And yes, "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" is one musical number worth repeated viewing.
True, this movie is not the "Comedy Heaven" that the case jacket advertises. And what does it supposedly mean that it is from the producers of "Little Miss Sunshine"? If anything, this sets up a comparison in which "Hamlet 2" cannot hope to compete. It lacks both the originality and the purposeful storyline that makes "Little Miss Sunshine" endearing and memorable.
However, there are periodic comedic gems scattered throughout the film. Coogan is master of the melodramatic and has appropriately hilarious facial expressions to match. Amy Poehler makes an appearance in a characteristically spunky role. And yes, "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" is one musical number worth repeated viewing.
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