The Specials

2019

1h 54m

Comedy

Drama

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82%

11 Reviews

Tomatometer

84%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.

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Dani G

All the respect to the people who do this kind of job. Unselfish

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/14/23

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Audience Member

What would you be doing if you were doing something worthwhile with your life? Something frustrating and mundane yet extraordinary? Probably something like this. There were inspiring moments in the movie, some funny ones as well, and there's nothing wrong with an eye-opening flick, even if it's not the motion picture of the century (I thought the Variety review was a bit harsh.)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Eric Toledano

Director

Olivier Nakache

Director

Vincent Cassel

Bruno

Reda Kateb

Malik

Hélène Vincent

Hélène

Bryan Mialoundama

Dylan

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

"The Specials," in the end, is not a very compelling movie.

Jun 23, 2019

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Boyd van Hoeij

Hollywood Reporter

Not special enough.

Jun 7, 2019

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

The Specials is a rare film that comes both from the heart and reality: it's a potent mix which allows access to a hidden subject yet welcomes the audience in with grace and humour.

May 27, 2019

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Carlos Boyero

El Pais (Spain)

With The Specials, these humanistic directors once again demonstrate their facility to turn any topic they tackle into gold. [Full Review in Spanish]

Mar 15, 2020

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Juan Luis Caviaro

Espinof

A very valuable, endearing and touching film. It is worth it, especially for its two excellent protagonists. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 11, 2020

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Juan Pando

Fotogramas

A film aimed at the heart. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2020

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Synopsis

Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.

Director: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer: Hervé Ruet
Screenwriter: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano
Production Co: 120 Films, TF1 Films Production, Quad Productions, Gaumont, Ten Cinema, Belga Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Runtime: 1h 54m