Review of The Specials (2000) by Cricket L — 31 Mar 2008

It sometimes assumes that the repetition of a bad joke will make said joke funny, but when this hits the nail on the head, it really works. Way more soul than Mystery Men.

This review of The Specials (2000) was written by Cricket L on 31 Mar 2008.

The Specials has generally received mixed reviews.

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