Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
If your account is linked with Facebook and you have turned on sharing, this will show up in your activity feed. If not, you can turn on sharing
here
.
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.
Directors:
Hal Haberman,
Jeremy Passmore
Stars:
Michael Rapaport,
Paul Blackthorne,
Josh Peck
The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, as her brilliant but anguished mother begins to worry for her daughter's health. Written by
Anonymous
The first draft for the script was written one year before Elle Fanning (Phoebe) was even born. See more »
Quotes
Jamie:
I have Mary. She's a Patriot Girl too, except British. She escaped the bombing of London during World War II.
Phoebe:
I know who she is. She's a loser.
Jamie:
You think?
Phoebe:
What are you looking for?
Jamie:
Money. Yesterday I found a dollar. I'm saving up for Sings With Birds, the noble Sioux girl growing up in 1732.
Phoebe:
Do you want my Catherine doll?
Jamie:
Thanks, but I have her.
See more »
I just saw this movie in Rochester NY at the High Falls Film Festival. Bill Pullman introduced the movie.
To put it simply, this was a terrific movie! One of the best I have seen in a long time. How it is scoring so low on this site is beyond me. I would not trust the ratings on this site if this movie is scoring so low.
Elle Fanning is amazing in her role - one of the best performances I have ever seen by a child actor. Felicity Huffman gives her normal strong performance. Bill does not have a big part in the movie but plays it very effectively. Patricia Clarkson's performance as the drama teacher is perhaps the 2nd best in the movie behind Elle's. The rest of the cast was stellar as well.This movie holds you in its spell throughout. It's moving, funny at times and captivating in its style. Ignore the ratings - see this movie!
32 of 42 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
I just saw this movie in Rochester NY at the High Falls Film Festival. Bill Pullman introduced the movie.
To put it simply, this was a terrific movie! One of the best I have seen in a long time. How it is scoring so low on this site is beyond me. I would not trust the ratings on this site if this movie is scoring so low.
Elle Fanning is amazing in her role - one of the best performances I have ever seen by a child actor. Felicity Huffman gives her normal strong performance. Bill does not have a big part in the movie but plays it very effectively. Patricia Clarkson's performance as the drama teacher is perhaps the 2nd best in the movie behind Elle's. The rest of the cast was stellar as well.This movie holds you in its spell throughout. It's moving, funny at times and captivating in its style. Ignore the ratings - see this movie!