Review of Special (2006) by Oliver O — 09 Jun 2007

This film is the antidote to the comic book movie.

This review of Special (2006) was written by Oliver O on 09 Jun 2007.

Special has generally received positive reviews.

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By James J (731) on 28 Jan 2012

Excellent movie, the acting, writting, directing, everything is clicking on all cylinders here, Michael Rappaport is great as usual…

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By Daniel Q (124) on 20 Jun 2010

Here is something truly special about this film and his name is Michael Rapaport…

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By Dan D (1,306) on 06 Sep 2011

I didn't like the typical shaky camera indie feel. But the story was unique. The ending was suspensful and powerful…

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By André D (1,970) on 28 Apr 2012

Special has a very interesting premise, which is quite well-explored. It would truly be something special however, if it weren't so sappy and uneven…

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By Phil N (212) on 08 Jun 2011

Great movie. Definitely an original take on the super hero movie…

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By Jacob T (297) on 19 Oct 2012

This is an amazing movie, and a perfect case of poor marketing destroying what should have been a major success…

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By Gipilix _ (30) on 01 Jun 2010

This movie was so funny I wasnt expecting to like this man I was I wrong best movie ive seen in awhile…

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By Will T (444) on 22 May 2012

A Gem of a misunderstood movie, just like the main character…

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By Filmgrinder S (1,010) on 25 Nov 2012

I watched this mainly because I like Josh Peck, so I didn't have very high expectations…

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By M W (229) on 07 Dec 2012

Been trying to watch this for what seems like forever…

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