The Specials (2000)
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47% of critics liked it
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51% of users liked it
(2,329 ratings)
A satire of comic-book superheroes in the same vein as the 1999 Mystery Men, The Specials is set in a parallel universe where gangs of superheroes regularly compete against one another for glory or, failing that, flattering action-figure likenesses. The Specials are one of these gangs, and not a… More A satire of comic-book superheroes in the same vein as the 1999 Mystery Men, The Specials is set in a parallel universe where gangs of superheroes regularly compete against one another for glory or, failing that, flattering action-figure likenesses. The Specials are one of these gangs, and not a very good one at that. Composed of the Weevil (Rob Lowe), the group's most popular member, Amok (Jamie Kennedy), a potty-mouthed shape-shifter, group leader Strobe (Thomas Haden Church), and the constantly growing or shrinking Minute Man (James Gunn), the Specials are more concerned with their image than in actually doing anything heroic. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- Directed By
- Craig Mazin
- Written By
- James Gunn
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 22, 2000 Wide
- Studio
- Anchor Bay Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Very funny, Well worth a look
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Sean Axmaker, St@tic Multimedia
It's such a low key parody that the undercurrent of deadpan nuttiness and sheer invention just sneaks up on you.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Surprisingly amusing super-hero satire. Combine this flick with "Mystery Men" and you'd have a classic.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...generally emphasizes jokes that aren't all that funny...
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MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
More amusing when taken by moments than as a whole...
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Cast
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Rob Lowe
as The Weevil
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Jamie Kennedy
as Amok
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Thomas Haden Church
as The Strobe
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Paget Brewster
as Ms. Indestructible
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Kelly Coffield Park
as Power Chick
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Judy Greer
as Deadly Girl
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James Gunn
as Minute Man
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Sean Gunn
as Alien Orphan
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Jordan Ladd
as Nightbird
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Jim Zulevic
as Mr. Smart
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John Doe
as Eight
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Abdul Salaam El Razaac
as Eight
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Tom Dorfmeister
as Eight
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Greg Erb
as Eight
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Melissa Joan Hart
as Sunlight Grrrl
- Abdul Salaam El Razzac
- Johnny Mountain
- Lauren Cohn
- Mike Schwartz
