7 /10 1 Votes
Director Isaak James Music director Isaak James | 6.9/10 IMDb Screenplay Isaak James Initial DVD release 29 July 2008 (USA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Initial release 7 December 2007 (New York City) Cast Isaak James, Michael C. Kricfalusi, Eva James Similar Alma, Midlothia, The Quiet Game, Kill Keith, Alibi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Needs is a dark comedy/satire about three reality TV producers creating show about people with physical and mental disabilities. The film was written, produced, and directed by Isaak James, who also starred.
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Critical Reaction
DVD Talk rated it "highly recommended", calling it "an instant candidate for independent comedy of the year ". Variety called it "a rip-roaring good time" that succeeded with a subject that could have been disastrous. Blogcritics found it "tastelessly hilarious". French site Horreur.com was a bit more measured in its praise, suggesting a mixture of laughter and gritting of teeth as an appropriate reaction but awarded a rating of 5/6.
Release
It was an official selection at the Calgary International Film Festival and Westwood International Film Festival. It was released on DVD by Troma.