A lonely comic book fan, Les Franken, has a reaction to medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... | Cop #1 | |
| Erich Anderson | ... | Newscaster | |
| Karyn Bryant | ... | Co-host | |
| Trish Nelson | ... | Pregnant Teen (as Patricia Ann Nelson) | |
| Franc Ross | ... | Crackhead | |
| Marc Schaffer | ... | Gorcery Store Mugger (as Marc Shaffer) | |
| Amanda Carlin | ... | Mugging Victim | |
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LES FRANKEN (Michael Rapaport) leads a painfully unremarkable life as a metermaid until he enrolls in a drug study for an experimental anti-depressant. An unexpected side effect of the drug convinces Les he is developing special powers and must quit his job to answer his new calling in life - Superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else. Written by Lawrence Fells
Plot Keywords:
looking at oneself in a mirror | supernatural power | downward spiral | superhero | medication |Taglines:
He's not your ordinary superhero.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some violence and brief drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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17 November 2006 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,232, 23 November 2008Gross USA:
$7,202Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$14,967Company Credits
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Les: [voice-over] I used to dream about flying. It went the same way every night. I realized that I could fly. No that's not quite right, I realized that there was no reason I *couldn't* fly, and after that I'd float off the ground and soar above the city. But I haven't had that dream in a while now. Lately, I dream about more ordinary things, like doing my laundry, or shopping for groceries, or riding on elevators. I wonder why that is?
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Written by Trey Johnson
Performed by Sorta
Courtesy of Summer Break Records
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[first lines]Les: [voice-over] I used to dream about flying. It went the same way every night. I realized that I could fly. No that's not quite right, I realized that there was no reason I *couldn't* fly, and after that I'd float off the ground and soar above the city. But I haven't had that dream in a while now. Lately, I dream about more ordinary things, like doing my laundry, or shopping for groceries, or riding on elevators. I wonder why that is?
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Face TomorrowWritten by Trey Johnson
Performed by Sorta
Courtesy of Summer Break Records
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Just saw this film at the Edinburgh film festival, nearly went to see something else instead and i'm so glad i didn't! First half of the film is very funny, lots of ridiculous yet sorrowful scenes of the main characters self belief in his own superpowers.
I rarely find "comedy " films in any way amusing, but found myself crying with laughter at a lot of this.Very subtle, believable performances which make it heartrending when most of the laughs give way to a film dripping with sadness and important comments about the way we live today, and the search to find something important and special within ourselves. Film looks beautiful too, lots of strange fluorescent lighting. I can't rave about this film enough, its such a gem. Hilariously sad if that makes any sense....