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The Specials (2000) -- A group of almost superheroes pursue their rightful place in the harshly competitive world of comic books and action figures.

Overview

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Director:
Craig Mazin
Writer:
James Gunn (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
They're Not Incredible, They're Just Special more
Plot:
The sixth or seventh best superhero team in the world pursue their rightful place in the harshly competitive world of toy tie-ins and fighting evil. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Ellen Page to be Rainn Wilson’s ‘Super’ Sidekick
 (From The Flickcast. 2 October 2009, 10:30 AM, PDT)

James Gunn Makes Rainn Wilson 'Super'
 (From Cinematical. 11 September 2009, 12:15 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
for people who aren't fooled by special effects more (54 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jordan Ladd ... Nightbird

Rob Lowe ... The Weevil

Jamie Kennedy ... Amok
Mike Schwartz ... U.S. Bill

Thomas Haden Church ... The Strobe

Paget Brewster ... Ms. Indestructible
Kelly Coffield Park ... Power Chick (as Kelly Coffield)
Sean Gunn ... Alien Orphan

Judy Greer ... Deadly Girl

James Gunn ... Minute Man

Jim Zulevic ... Mr. Smart
Johnny Mountain ... News Anchor
John Doe ... Eight

Abdul Salaam El Razzac ... Eight

Lauren Cohn ... Eight
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language.
Runtime:
82 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:M | USA:R

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Trivia:
Filmed in 18 days. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Nightbird: I've been a humongous fan of the Specials since I was knee-high to... something for sure. All my friends would make fun of me because the Specials were not a "cool" group like the Amazing Trio or the Crusaders. But, you know, screw that. I also liked Winger better than Bon Jovi. I still do. I don't care what the critics say.
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Movie Connections:
References "McCloud" (1970) more
Soundtrack:
Deliverance more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
for people who aren't fooled by special effects, 17 May 2001
9/10
Author: xander2001 from Ohio

this is a wonderful movie, but if you're looking for flashy effects and big action scenes, rent a terminator movie. This is a movie for people who want to see interesting characters and personal interactions. It's full of great one-liners, and the movie masters the art of the pause. It made me interested in the characters themselves and i wish it had developed their history more, but there is only so much you can do in one movie. However the webpage has additional information on each hero in the group. I both hope and fear a possible sequel. I want more specials, but i don't want caddyshack 2.

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