The Specials (2000)
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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
- Starring:
- Rob Lowe, Jamie Kennedy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Craig Mazin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Specials
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 82 mins
Complete Cast of The Specials
- Rob Lowe - The Weevil
- Thomas Haden Church - The Strobe
- Kelly Coffield - Power Chick
- James Gunn - Minute Man
- Jordan Ladd - Nightbird
- John Doe - Eight
- Tom Dorfmeister - Eight
- Melissa Joan Hart - Sunlight Grrrl
- Jamie Kennedy - Amok
- Paget Brewster - Ms. Indestructible
- Judy Greer - Deadly Girl
- Sean Gunn - Alien Orphan
- Jim Zulevic - Mr. Smart
- Abdul Salaam El Razaac - Eight
- Greg Erb - Eight
- Director(s):
- Craig Mazin
- Writer(s):
- James Gunn
- Producer(s):
- Mark Altman, Dan Bates
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Humor, Suitable for Children, Mild Violence)
- Categories:
- Comedy
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
least 17 years of age.
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