Hamlet 2

Hamlet 2: 7 out of 10.

We were invited to a special advance screening of this new comedy film by the co-writer of South Park and Team America: World Police. I loved Team America: World Police, so I thought this would be a fun way to celebrate T's birthday.

I knew nothing about the film going in, except that it starred Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Amy Poehler and Elisabeth Shue. All I knew Steve Coogan as was as Larry David's therapist in Curb Your Enthusiasm, but he was charming as all hell in this flick, and super funny. I can't tell if I was just in a good mood and enjoying a night out at a free flick, but I laughed my ass off.

The deal with these test screenings is that you have to complete a survey after the film. I suggested they tighten up the first third which tended to lag a little and pad the actual production which included some great musical numbers. It will be interesting to see how much editing happens between now and the film's release.

Oh yeah, I recommended one more change. The Shakespearian title is libel to scare away their target South Parkian demo. Trust me, this film is more Borat than Shakespeare.