Hamlet 2

There are lots of moments to cherish in this comedy, one which successfully mixes many styles of comedy into a potpourri of lowbrow and insightful jokes. It meanders at times but overall is strong.

What to like?

• Even the roller skating pratfalls are gems.
• The scathing theater critic turns out to be a 12-year old student at the school who can't dally because he's late for recess.
• Catherine Keener is riotous throughout, especially drinking a way oversized margarita.
• Amy Poehler kills as ACLU advocate. Just watch her take on a legion of firefighters.
  
• Elisabeth Shue shines. (OK, I couldn't wait to write that one.)

Drawing (and sometimes quartering) references from Shakespeare to Elton John, Hamlet 2 scores high marks for creativity and belly laughs. I can't wait for Hamlet 3.