What this movie trailer makes it look like and what it actual is are two completely different things. The trailer makes it seem like it's just a stupid comedy with a somewhat funny premise. Actually, this is a parody or satire of all the inspirational teacher movies out there. Dead Poets Society, Dangerous Minds, Lean on Me, etc. It works as the latter.
Steve Coogan is great as a down-on-his-luck actor who becomes a high school drama teacher, just to fulfill his dreams, but all he can write are plays based on popular movies (Erin Brokovich being the main one). When he starts losing funding, he needs to generate funds as best he can, and that's by doing a play of his own; Hamlet 2. That's when the movie gets really funny. Elizabeth Shue is great at playing a bummed out version of herself.
I recommend this movie because it is great satire and just flat out funny. The best part is the performance of "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus."
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