A lonely comic book fan, Les Franken, has a reaction to medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero.
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Title: Special (2006)
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1 win & 4 nominations.
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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 | |
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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
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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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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 Bip Smedley and Kyle Hildenbrand
Performed by Mortimer Smedley
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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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FinaWritten by Bip Smedley and Kyle Hildenbrand
Performed by Mortimer Smedley
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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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Best movie at the Austin Film Festival. One of the best movies of the year. Funny, emotional, and one of the few recent movies that is generally unpredictable.
Michael Rapaport is brilliant. He has a subtlety about him that I did not expect from his TV show, "The War at Home." He has scenes of great physical comedy, and emotional scenes that nearly brought a tear to my eye.
I don't want to give away anything about the story. The log-line gives all the information for you to know what the movie is about. Seek this movie out. Take your friends with you.
It is too easy for us to just exist throughout our lives. It is up to us as individuals to make ourselves truly Special.