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.
Director:
Craig MazinWriter:
James Gunn
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The charismatic actor brings memories of Mexico and a nose for authenticity to his performance as Félix Gallardo.
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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 | |
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Johnny Mountain | ... | News Anchor |
| John Doe | ... | Eight | |
| Abdul Salaam El Razzac | ... | Eight | |
| Lauren Cohn | ... | Eight | |
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Storyline
America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member Nightbird joins the group, just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart. Written by <crow_steve@hotmail.com>
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Before They Could Save the World, They Had to Save Themselves. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
18 September 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$10,131, 24 September 2000Gross USA:
$13,276Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$13,276Company Credits
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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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Written by Marcus Shelby
Performed by Marcus Shelby Trio
Courtesy of Noir Records
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James Gunn is Jenna Fischer's ex husband, Lee Kirk is now currently married to Jenna Fischer. See 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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Crazy Credits
During the end credits we see an "In Memory: 1970-1993" reference and picture of Mr. Stretch, an original member of the Specials that we are told died of mouth cancer in one of interview segments. See more »Soundtracks
20th and Mission (La 20eme Et Mission)Written by Marcus Shelby
Performed by Marcus Shelby Trio
Courtesy of Noir Records
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My husband and I stumbled upon this movie one Sunday afternoon on the WB. Being the comic book geeks that we are, we were shocked that we had never heard of this movie. For two hours we couldn't stop laughing. The humor was dead on. The action figure release party ( when they finally unveiled the products) had me near tears. When Deadly girl gets creeped out by Alien Orphan.. hilarious!!!! ( "He's smiling.".. "MAKE HIM STOP!")
If you are looking for a movie with great action scenes, lots o' sfx.. then this is NOT the movie for you. If you like witty, dry humor.. then I suggest you check this one out. Oh, and it's a must see for all you comic book geeks too.