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The Specials is a american film of genre Science fiction directed by Craig Mazin released in USA on 1 january 2000 with Thomas Haden Church
The Specials (2006)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 january 2000
Length 1h22
Directed by Craig Mazin
OriginUSA
Themes Superhero films
Rating56%
The Specials is a 2000 American comedy film about a group of ordinary superheroes on their day off. According to the film, the Specials are the sixth or seventh most popular group of superheroes in the world. Unlike most superhero films, The Specials has almost no action and few special effects; instead it focuses on the average day-to-day lives of the heroes.
The film was written by James Gunn, directed by Craig Mazin, and produced on a small $1 million budget, which is unusual for a superhero-themed film. The MPAA gave the film an R rating for strong language.
Synopsis
The superhero team the Specials has never achieved great popularity or prestige, partially because unlike other super teams it is not corporation-friendly and has been unable to secure merchandising deals. Without the corporate or private financial resources of more well-established teams, the Specials often get underrated villains, small disasters, and the occasional alien invasion to repel — all of which are deemed too low-priority for other superhero teams. Even the members with formidable powers have shortcomings that prevented a transition for the team as a whole. Because team-members such as the Strobe, Ms. Indestructible, The Weevil, Deadly Girl, Power Chick, Amok, Alien Orphan, and Eight all possess various social dysfunctions, they've never quite broken through the superhero glass ceiling.Actors
Thomas Haden Church
(The Strobe)
Rob Lowe
(The Weevil)
Jamie Kennedy
(Amok)
Judy Greer
(Deadly Girl)
James Gunn
(Minute Man)
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