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Worth Watching - Oct 18: Trailer for Michael Rapaport's Special
by Alex Billington
October 18, 2008
Source: IGN
There's always indie gems out there that no one ever knows about - Special is one of them. This indie film couldn't be better suited for film festivals and I'm quite sad that I missed seeing it at one of them. It actually premiered two years ago at Sundance but isn't hitting theaters until this year, which just goes to show you how slow the distribution process is for indies at the moment. Character actor Michael Rapaport (who you may know from Deep Blue Sea, The 6th Day, "My Name Is Earl", or "Prison Break") stars as a lonely guy who thinks he's a superhero because his medicine gives him superhuman hallucinations. "A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else."
Not only does this already look great, but remarkably it currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Our favorite critic Scott Weinberg called it a "strange, sad, and oddly amusing little movie" with Rapaport giving "one of the strongest performances of his career." Based on that feedback alone and this amusing trailer, I'm definitely interested in catching this at some point this fall. How about you?
Watch the trailer for Special:
For more info, head to the official website for the film: specialthemovie.com
Special is co-written and co-directed by first-time filmmakers Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore. The film first premiered way back at Sundance in 2006. Magnet Releasing eventually picked up the film and is distributing it as part of their Six Shooter Film Series that also includes the incredible vampire film Let the Right One In. Special finally hits limited theaters starting on November 21st this year.
16 Comments
1
He's probably best known for his role in True Romance, as Dick Ritchie. And damn, I just found out this film came out in 2006, and is already being sold for just 5 pounds on Amazon.co.uk. The US is seriously slacking, first Taken then Tropa de Elite now this one.
Angelo on Oct 18, 2008
2
I didn't read the last section of your post. You already stated in came out in 2006. My bad.
Angelo on Oct 18, 2008
3
What about Copland?
Davor on Oct 18, 2008
4
this looks hilarious....."Jesus Mary Joseph!" hahaha love this concept....cant wait to check this out
Chad on Oct 18, 2008
5
made me want to see it
Red Buttons on Oct 18, 2008
6
It looks good, because Michael doesn't have to act like the dumbest man on the planet...
L on Oct 18, 2008
7
I love him in PRison break..i'm curious about this too XD
samy on Oct 18, 2008
9
THE WAR AT HOME PEOPLE, THAT WAS HIS BIG ROLE THAT HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR That show everyone watched while waiting for Family Guy to come on
Kail on Oct 18, 2008
10
LOL.. Well done.
werdnafaz on Oct 19, 2008
11
It looks real good Can anyone tell me the name of the song in this trailer?
TumM on Oct 20, 2008
12
I KNEW superheroes didn't exist! It's all just been a bunch of crazy guys tripping off their meds. Tony Stark's battle with Iron Monger was probably just a a mild overdose where he ended up kicking around a huge dumpster. Joker... just a nightmarish figment of Bruce Wayne's imagination. Now I see TDK in a totally new light! I'll have some of what Bruce Banner is taking. 🙂
kevjohn on Oct 20, 2008
13
This movie will on on HDnet on 11/19 at 8:00 PM ET as a one day only sneak preview. Set your DVR's.
Jim on Oct 20, 2008
14
man this shit looks funny and #9 i use to do that to
raider98 on Oct 25, 2008
15
The song in the trailer is Calico Horse - Die Steven! Die. You can find it on the official website for the movie.
Ryan on Nov 7, 2008
16
I have comcast and they are offering this movie on demand for a limited time as a pre theatrical release. I just watched it and its UNBELEIVABLE. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. The character development is unreal and I love the indie feel that its got. Its really a shame this movie isnt being released like any other mobie... limited release is an injustice to Micheal Rapaport's role.
Justin on Nov 8, 2008
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