The specials, like Mystery Men, could have been a truly great cult classic. Instead, we are left with a wildly uneven film that can go from brilliant to inane in just a few seconds. While this movie does have a truly inspired premise as well as some well thought out and well written gags. This is especially true for the power of the newest special, Birdgirl. Another great aspect is the conflict "Minute Man" has over the pronunciation of his name. These moments of brilliance are few and far between however, and the film suffers from long stretches that drag, horrible performances from everybody not named Rob Low or Thomas Hayden Church, and cussing that seems to be thrown in for only cheap laughs.
Review of The Specials
