The Specials Reviews
With The Specials, these humanistic directors once again demonstrate their facility to turn any topic they tackle into gold. [Full Review in Spanish]
Full Review | Mar 15, 2020
A very valuable, endearing and touching film. It is worth it, especially for its two excellent protagonists. [Full Review in Spanish]
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 11, 2020
A film aimed at the heart. [Full Review in Spanish]
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 28, 2020
Another true story, another feel-good goldmine. [Full review in Spanish]
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 25, 2020
You should see it because it's a wonderful film, which takes an inherently difficult subject and uses it to tell a touching and powerful story that deftly blends tragedy and comedy as few filmmakers today can.
Full Review | Feb 18, 2020
It's an imperfect film... but when a film means as well as this one does, it's difficult not to get swept away in the essential kindness it radiates.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 3, 2020
The French film-making duo of Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano have done it again.
Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 29, 2020
"The Specials," in the end, is not a very compelling movie.
Full Review | Jun 23, 2019
Not special enough.
Full Review | Jun 7, 2019
It's a fascinating film and is one that's personal to Toledano, who has a family member with autism. The filmmakers impart information quickly and in a light-hearted style...
Full Review | Jun 3, 2019
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.
Full Review | May 27, 2019