The Specials
2000



Director: Craig Mazin

Producer(s): Mark A. Altman, Dan Bates, Rick Mischel

Writer: James Gunn

Plot: The Specials is the title of a 2000 comedy film about a group of superheroes on their day off. The Specials were created by James Gunn. According to the film, the Specials are the sixth or seventh most popular group of superheroes in the world.

Unlike most superhero movies, The Specials has almost no action or special effects; instead it focuses on the day-to-day lives of the heroes. The film was written by Gunn and directed by Craig Mazin.

The Specials tells the story of a day in the life of a ragtag group of misfit superheroes with unusual powers. The day begins with the welcoming of Nightbird, the group's newest member -- a teenage girl with "bird powers." Nightbird -- who idolizes The Specials -- soon realizes her heroes do not function as a harmonious team. The cracks begin to show as they prepare to attend a dinner in their honor thrown by Cosgrove Toys, who are releasing a line of action figures based upon the group. The action figures end up being horrible. Worse yet, leader of the Specials (The Strobe) discovers that his wife (Ms. Indestructible) is cheating on him with the most popular member of the group, The Weevil. In a fit of anger, the Strobe disbands the group, and the members go on their own way. The Strobe's brother, Minute Man (minute as in small), falls for the new girl, Nightbird, but instead falls into the arms of his best friend, Deadly Girl. Meanwhile, Amok, Power Chick, Alien Orphan and Mr. Smart indulge in a night of drinking and dancing.

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