Why so much hype?

This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Excellent but underrated film

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

I really liked the dialog. It was a pretty funny movie. I originally watched it because I'm a fan of Melissa Joan Hart - but her brief appearance in the movie as sunlight grrrl was in the preview listed on the default special's page on IMDb, so if that's your only reason for watching it, don't bother. I really ended up liking it despite her short screen-time, because of the witty lines and sometimes riddikulous costumes. The whole movie is about what superheros do during their off time - so there aren't really any fights that aren't flashbacks... Like when lazer boy pulled a giant worm out a guy's @$$... But I digress... The point is, if your into superhero movies and are wanting to get a good hearty laugh about them - don't watch that horrible, crappy, pathetically written "Superhero Movie"... Instead, spend the time watching the specials. It will surprise you.

I happened to just turn on my TV on a rainy Saturday afternoon and came upon this film on the way to another channel. I'd never heard of the film but wanted to see just a scene or two with the intention of going to something better (films on network TV, ESPECIALLY those on during a weekend generally suck.) But after seeing a slightly funny scene with Rob Lowe my interest was peaked. I continued to watch and found myself laughing out loud several times before the film ended. I can't believe I didn't know about this film! Actually, I can. The writing is superb (at least compared to what makes for a major release these days), but the director didn't have a clue. Funny, funny stuff, though. Definitely worth a viewing.

I rarely rent DVDs, because I see a theatrical film about every other week, and have about 35 movie channels & a DVR to catch the more obscure ones. After reading The Scarecrow Video Guide, I decided to join Netflix and made a list of out-of-the-mainstream movies , and old classics I'd missed. The Specials was the first one I watched.At the time this was made, it's no wonder it didn't get much of a release. Rob Lowe, was still in the early stages of his West Wing comeback, Thomas Hayden Church was a barely remembered sitcom has-been, & Jamie Kennedy was primarily known as the annoying guy from Scream. The rest of the cast was pretty much unknown. (The trailer on the DVD lists Melissa Joan Hart 4th, despite the fact that she appears in exactly one scene.) On top of the cast issues, the plot sounds similar to Mystery Men, which had bombed a year earlier.Now, Lowe is respected again, Kennedy is an above the title star (nevermind the quality of the titles), and Hayden-Church is an Oscar nominee. Meanwhile most of the rest of the cast have become cult TV/film favorites... Sean Gunn from Gilmore Girls, Judy Greer from Arrested Development, Paget Brewster from Andy Richter and Huff, and Jordan Ladd from Cabin Fever and Club Dread.The fun script is what holds it together. Written by (and co-starring) Sean Gunn's brother James halfway between his Troma stint and the unbearable Scooby Doo 2, it's a creative look at the mundane part of being a super-hero. Unlike Mystery Men, which depended too much on special effects, this film has virtually NO action. It's just a series of amusing character pieces. It never really delivers on laughs (except when the gang gets their own action figures), but it's consistently interesting and different. When the film gets to the goofy musical/dance scene so common nowadays, the song featured is not a pop hit, but an obscure 70's novelty song. I found myself grinning ear to ear, despite the fact that it serves NO purpose.The direction is flat, but fitting to the subject matter. All in all, a fun way to spend 90 minutes and certainly worth a rental.Next on my film adventure- Steven Soderburgh's Schitzopolis!

This was such an incredible film. The cast was incredible, several people who I hadn't heard of before and several people who are very good actors. The movie is basically a spoof on the hero films of yore but add in a lot less actions and a good deal more curse words. The acting is superb and it's as if the actors were made for these roles. I definitely recommend seeing it! The humor definitely isn't main stream and is more subtle, but if you like that sort of thing or are a fan of any member of the cast then SEE THIS MOVIE! I'd recommend viewing the DVD because the commentary by James Gunn and the producers is hilarious.