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17 November 2006 (UK)
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He's not your ordinary superhero.
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A lonely metermaid has a psychotic reaction to his medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else. full summary | add synopsis
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The best movie I have ever seen
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Michael Rapaport | ... | Les |
 | Paul Blackthorne | ... | Jonas Exiler |
 | Josh Peck | ... | Joey |
 | Robert Baker | ... | Everett |
 | Jack Kehler | ... | Dr. Dobson |
| Alexandra Holden | ... | Maggie |
 | Ian Bohen | ... | Ted Exiler |
 | Christopher Darga | ... | Steve |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Erich Anderson | ... | Newscaster |
| David Bear | ... | Man on Elevator |
| Karyn Bryant | ... | News Co-host |
 | Amanda Carlin | ... | Mugging Victim |
| Howard Ferguson | ... | Homeless Man |
 | Howard Ferguson-Woitzman | ... | Homeless Man |
 | Andrew Leeds | ... | Bitter Lonely Guy |
| Ian McConnel | ... | Sweet Lonely Guy |
| Patricia Ann Nelson | ... | Pregnant Teen |
 | Natalie Richter | ... | Receptionist |
 | Franc Ross | ... | Crackhead |
| Marc Schaffer | ... | Hold-up guy |
 | Matthew Troyer | ... | Tall Guy |
 | Michael Shamus Wiles | ... | Police Officer |
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Rated R for language, some violence and brief drug use.
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81 min
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That was exciting. You have a genuine flair for making a scene, don't you Les?
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References When Animals Attack! (1996) (TV)
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I love this movie! Everyone should see it! The most underrated film ever! four stars! I laughed, I cried and in the end my life was changed! Okay enough with the ass kissing. Let me tell you what it's about. Les is a loser who likes to read comics. He volunteers for an experiment to take a new drug. The drug causes him to believe he has super powers and he becomes a superhero. But the drug company finds out about this and try to stop him.
I know this sounds like an off the way silly comedy, but is not. It is serous and has a lot of heart. Watching this movie you will find yourself caring about the characters. His pain will become your pain, he happiness will become your happiness. This is what every underdog story should be.
I'm surprised I wrote that since I am tired of underdog stories. But this movie really brings out the nobody becoming somebody and then facing an unstoppable force story.
The movie is directed and written by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore who I hope to see more of in the coming years. They should have a bright future in movie making. Michael Rapaport gives a performance of a life time. I really didn't think he had it in him. I thought he was a crappy sitcom star that can't act but he proved me wrong. Michael rapaport is Oscar worthy.
The Production is very good considering the budget. There is not one shot in the movie that looks fake. The set design and locations fit well with the story.
In closing Special is great movie that you should watch.