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Special (2006) -- Metermaid Les Franken (Rapaport) has an unexpected reaction to the anti-depressant he's taking as part of a clinical trial; suddenly convinced he's a superhero, he embraces his new powers, dons a homemade costume, and takes on his arch-nemesis.
Special (2006) -- 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.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.0/10   1,839 votes
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Writers:
Hal Haberman (writer)
Jeremy Passmore (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
17 November 2006 (UK) more
Genre:
Drama | Fantasy more
Tagline:
He's not your ordinary superhero.
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Great topic - Pharmaceutical companies get the black eye they need in the movies. more (17 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

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
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Erich Anderson ... Newscaster
David Bear ... Man on Elevator
Karyn Bryant ... News Co-host

Amanda Carlin ... Mugging Victim
Howard Ferguson ... Homeless Man

Howard Ferguson-Woitzman ... Homeless Man

Andrew Leeds ... Bitter Lonely Guy
Ian McConnel ... Sweet Lonely Guy
Patricia Ann Nelson ... Pregnant Teen

Natalie Richter ... Receptionist

Franc Ross ... Crackhead
Marc Schaffer ... Hold-up guy

Matthew Troyer ... Tall Guy

Michael Shamus Wiles ... Police Officer
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, some violence and brief drug use.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
81 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:R
Company:
Rival Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Jonas Exiler: That was exciting. You have a genuine flair for making a scene, don't you Les? more
Movie Connections:
References Kaijû sôshingeki (1968) more

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13 out of 37 people found the following comment useful.
Great topic - Pharmaceutical companies get the black eye they need in the movies., 3 April 2007
8/10
Author: dilbertsuperman from Baghdad

I give this movie an extra point for the way it portrays this man's descent into total confusion about whether he has super powers or not. It's not easy for a superhero in this hood, and this fellow really tries hard to do the right thing but .. umm... well... you'll see.

PLOT: A man that is not entirely aware of his surroundings due to an obvious mental handicap seeks a pill that will make him a better person than he is. Could it be that he is now SUPER? or SPECIAL? He sure seems to think so and he's very enthusiastic about his new powers to fight crime.

This movie is not a date movie since it can be a turn off to someone if you are the only part of the pair laughing your ass off at the retard. -awkward!!

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