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The Specials

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The Specials (2000)

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Reviews Counted: 8 Fresh: 2  Rotten:6 Average Rating: 3.3/10
 
Consensus: Clever, funny, and exciting.
 

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Runtime: 82 mins

Synopsis: Director Craig Mazin's self-mocking debut film follows the members of the Specials, "America's seventh best superhero team," documenting the drama of their pathetic daily lives. Possessing more flaws than superhuman powers, the egomanical Strobe (Thomas Haden Church) and his misfit... Director Craig Mazin's self-mocking debut film follows the members of the Specials, "America's seventh best superhero team," documenting the drama of their pathetic daily lives. Possessing more flaws than superhuman powers, the egomanical Strobe (Thomas Haden Church) and his misfit group--including the Weevil (Rob Lowe), Amok (Jamie Kennedy), Ms. Indestructible (Paget Brewster), Deadly Girl (Judy Greer), Minute Man (James Gunn), and new recruit Nightbird (Jordan Ladd)--must contend with their sub-par status as they fight amongst themselves. However, hope for some sort of dignity arrives when a toy manufacturer agrees to produce action figures of the team. Will the toy company save the Specials? Will the figures even look like the heroes? Tune into THE SPECIALS to find out.... [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Rob Lowe, Thomas Haden Church, Jamie Kennedy, Paget Brewster, John Doe

Director: Craig Mazin
Producer: Mark A. Altman

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 22, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.77

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Sound - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Additional Footage - 1. Wedding Video
  • Audio Commentary - 1. James Gunn - Writer & Actor/Paget Brewster - Actor
  • 2. Craig Mazin - Director/James Gunn - Actor/Mark Altman - Producer/Mojo - Visual Effects Supervisor
  • Trailer - 1. Theatrical Trailer

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Behind-The-Scenes Photos

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borisf 07/04/08
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bizkitjosh2010 06/06/08
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I like Mystery Men, but I didn't like The Specials. Both are paradies of superheroes movies, but Mystery Men at least had... More
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kingofthecorn 11/09/07
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