Where to even begin with Special? An unconventional genre blender that absolutely defies easy classification Special is at once an incredibly realistic take on the super hero genre, a character study of a man descending into mental illness, and a blacker than pitch dark comedy.
Perennial supporting man Michael Rapaport steps into a rare lead role as Les, a solitary parking enforcement officer who volunteers for an experimental anti-depression drug trial. The drug, marketed under the brand name of Special, is designed to block the brain chemicals that trigger feelings of self doubt but it does far more than that for Les. Shortly after he begins taking it he gains the ability to fly; he becomes telepathic; he can walk through walls. A life long comic book fan Les takes this as a sign that he is called to life as a super hero and quits his job to focus purely on performing heroic acts. But it isn’t long before two strange men in suits and a limo begin following Les wherever he goes and the use of his powers seems to exact a physical toll …
Ooooooo, that makes my day. Positively Superb trailer, and few actors whom I really really like, and a low-tech (i.e. fresh) take on a genre I'm partially burned out on.
Nice. I'm so there.
I wanna see this!
The trailer was great, I can't wait to see this.
Joey: basically I just asked nicely and the producers sent me a screener. I have to send it back today, though ...
durn, that's great
Movies like this (and Primer, too) still give me faith that there are creative ideas out there and some people are willing to take a chance on them.
I've just heard that Revolver Entertainment (Tzameti, Grizzly Man) have picked up the UK rights to this film during Cannes.
It sounds great - looking forward to seeing it...
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