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Special (2006)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 3,257 users
Metascore:
57/100
Reviews: 30 user | 53 critic | 7 from Metacritic.com 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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LES FRANKEN (Michael Rapaport) leads a painfully unremarkable life as a metermaid until he enrolls in a drug study for an experimental anti-depressant. An unexpected side effect of the drug convinces Les he is developing special powers and must quit his job to answer his new calling in life... Superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else. Written by Lawrence Fells
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Superhero | Medication | Hit By Car | Super Power | Convenience Store Clerk | See more »Taglines:
He's not your ordinary superhero.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some violence and brief drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,232 (USA) (23 November 2008) (1 Screen)Gross:
$6,387 (USA) (30 November 2008)Company Credits
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Les: I'm not looking forward to going back to my old life, but the truth is, with so many billions and billions of people on the planet, most of us can't be unique or important in any meaningful way. We go to sleep, we wake up, we go to work, we eat, we spend times with friends...See more »
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