Special Correspondents

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Special Correspondents

2016

1h 41m

Comedy

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Two radio journalists concoct a scheme to fake their kidnappings in South America.

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Critics Consensus

Feeble writing and two-dimensional characters make Special Correspondents an unsuccessful, embarrassing endeavor for creator Ricky Gervais.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana are decent fun in this pleasant but not overly memorable little flick.

Mar 30, 2018

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Dubious, unfunny, protracted wish-fulfilment. Quite, quite awful.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 30, 2016

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

If it's actually disappointing, rather than merely just OK, it's that one (still) expects more from the co-creator of The Office.

Apr 29, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

What could have been a witty comedic satire ends up not even being worthy of a lazy viewing.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 15, 2022

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Jason Adams

The Film Experience

Gervais' most maudlin instincts are stamped all over this thing, with little of the bite that rankles his detractors while pleasing his fans

Jul 6, 2021

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Stephen O'Nion

One Room With A View

A nonsensical, unbelieveable story is matched only by its crayon-sketched characters before wandering to an end both welcome and rushed.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 3, 2019

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I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! It made me laugh a lot, and that's why I consider it to be a successful film. I don't understand why it has such a low rating! Eric Bana and Ricky Gervais have great chemistry and great comedic timing as well. The movie is like a breath of fresh air in the landscape of movies of a similar genre. Definitely worth watching!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Michelle H

Critics are crazy. I guess they are so self involved they forget the purpose of a good movie is entertainment. Let's see if they can produce a watch worthy film. This was so good I wanted more like this from Rickie Gervias. Absolutely funny and engaging

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Monic Kenya M

Don't understand the low rating. loved the acting in general. Original fun story. Loved the humor. I d watch it again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Sammer A

it's mind boggling how this movie is badly reviewed it's a lighthearted funny movie, 100% worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Roy S

Absolute horror of a horror show. Ricky?? Where was your head to produce such a crock of poop???

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Bruce R

I read the reviews before this movie and would like to see how some of these hacks could even construct 10% of this score. Light hearted, don't delve, if your a Ricky G. fan on any level you will enjoy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Synopsis

Two radio journalists concoct a scheme to fake their kidnappings in South America.

Director: Ricky Gervais
Producer: Chris Coen, Aaron L. Gilbert, Manuel Munz
Screenwriter: Ricky Gervais
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 41m

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