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  • Actors: Michael Rapaport
  • Directors: Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen, Colour
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Revolver Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Mar 2007
  • Run Time: 77 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000MR8SSM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,856 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Les Franken is the epitome of ordinary; a lonely traffic warden who enjoys reading comic books in his spare time. With nothing to lose, he agrees to take part in a clinical trial of a revolutionary new antidepressant called ‘Special’. However, one unexpected side-effect of taking said wonderdrug is the illusion of possessing superhuman powers. Inspired by the comics he reads, Les quits his day job and devotes his life to fighting crime, real or imagined. Michael Rapaport (HITCH, MIGHTY APHRODITE) stars as the chemically-induced ‘superhero’, deftly imbuing the character with a warmth and dignity that makes his delusional quest to save the world all the more poignant. In combining a sensitive issue like mental illness with something as light-hearted as superheroism, directors Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore have created a black comedy that’s offbeat and highly original.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'd never heard of Michael Rapaport before, and now I wonder why not, 2 Dec 2008
By Craig Lam (Aberdeen, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Michael Rapaport's performance in this film is one of the best I've seen in a long time. I remember thinking to myself while watching "If they'd cast anyone else, I'd just be laughing right now," with Rapaport I felt like laughing and crying simultaneously.

It's a strangely uplifting film, poignant, but with some truly hilarious moments - I particularly like Les' early interactions with his doctor.

The understated shooting and soundtrack add to the believable atmosphere, and the secondary characters (barring perhaps the main antagonist) avoid being stereotypes.

Highly recommended to anyone looking for a thoughtful, funny, moving take on the Superhero genre and mental illness.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating cult film, 6 Nov 2007
By Mr. S. Bennett "stevenbennett5" (london) - See all my reviews
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This cult film was exactly what i was looking for. It kept me interested to the end, which so few films manage to do. Rapaport's acting is excellent and drew me in from the start, and consequently made me smile, laugh, crimace, wince - it had everything a good film should. I'd recommend this film to those who think a film should be more than just a blockbuster full of star names. Looking round the videostore i could see nothing but films about murder or violence. While this film is by no means a feel good film it was full of understanding of modern life. For a film made on a limited budget it's right up there with donnie darko. If i was nit-picking i'd say that some of the support acting could have been better, as could the soundtrack.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say this film is Special, 29 Jul 2007
By Mr. D. J. Connop (Bristol UK) - See all my reviews
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Five stars does not do this film justice. Its a masterpiece of a film. If Michael Rapaport does not win the Oscar for Best Actor then there is no justice. Its just simply a gem of a film, funny, sad, uplifting and deeply moving. Watch it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars the drugs don't work
Just like the previous reviewer i had never heard of Michael Rapaport before watching this film but his performance of Les in this movie is fantastic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steven Roberts

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting idea, mediocre story
Overall I just felt that there was more to be told, about the idea of a guy thinking he's a super hero. Decent flick.
Published 2 months ago by Marcus Popp Mattsson

3.0 out of 5 stars Dark and funny
I bought this film expecting a comedy after reading the back, it did make me laugh but more in surprise it lso shocked me. It was quite sad in ways and i really felt for Les. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. S. R. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars A many-layered masterpiece
This is one of the best films I have ever seen (and I watch A LOT of movies), the plot is multi-layered, the characteristion is superb and Michael Rapaport is brilliant. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Deb-z

4.0 out of 5 stars worth a viewing
Rapaport plays the part with a wonderful enthusiasm. A good film and I would recommend it to anyone if only for one of the funniest scenes of all time that happens in the police... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Pidge

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