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The Specials (2000) -- A group of almost superheroes pursue their rightful place in the harshly competitive world of comic books and action figures.

Overview

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Director:
Craig Mazin
Writer:
James Gunn (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
They're Not Incredible, They're Just Special more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Ellen Page to be Rainn Wilson’s ‘Super’ Sidekick
 (From The Flickcast. 2 October 2009, 10:30 AM, PDT)

James Gunn Makes Rainn Wilson 'Super'
 (From Cinematical. 11 September 2009, 12:15 PM, PDT)

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So you always wanted to be a Superhero huh? more (54 total)

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
Johnny Mountain ... News Anchor
John Doe ... Eight

Abdul Salaam El Razzac ... Eight

Lauren Cohn ... Eight
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language.
Runtime:
82 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:M | USA:R

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Trivia:
Filmed in 18 days. 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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Movie Connections:
References "Starsky and Hutch" (1975) more
Soundtrack:
20th and Mission (La 20eme Et Mission) more

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So you always wanted to be a Superhero huh?, 25 March 2001
9/10
Author: stompy (stompy@chaseclub.com) from Dallas, TX

Ever wonder what Superheroes do when they're not out saving the world from mass destruction? Well enter the world of "The Specials" to find out what goes on. Follow Nightbird, the newest member of The Specials as she fulfils a lifelong dream to become a superhero.

Don't expect a lot of battles in this movie. Don't expect to see huge prehistoric beasts flying around. Don't expect The Strobe's lasers to be shooting out at you. What you can expect is a quirky, well-crafted movie about the ordinary lives of superheros. The Strobe and Ms. Indestructable are having marriage problems, Mr. Smart has some equipment malfunction, Kosgrove Toys really messes up the new Action Figure line, and poor Stretchy Boy, well let's just say, he's not grinning anymore.

I found myself really liking this movie. I wanted to learn more about these people. I found myself getting wrapped-up in their all too human problems. I urge everyone to give this movie a chance, the performaces are crisp, the dialog is witty, and Jordan Ladd as Nightbird is cute as a button.

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