<P> Special is a 2006 film, combining elements from several genres: comedy - drama, psychological thriller, satire, and science fiction . It was written and directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore . The film was released in theatres in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2006 and on DVD in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2007 . It was released in theatres in the United States on November 21, 2008 . </P> <P> Comic book fan Les Franken (Michael Rapaport) signs up for an experimental antidepressant . Dr. Dobson (Jack Kehler) instructs him to take one pill per day . Les creates a diary for his experiences but feels no results . His lack of self - assurance keeps him from getting to know Maggie (Alexandra Holden), a quiet girl who works at a grocery store . </P> <P> After several days of taking the pill, Les experiences supernatural powers, beginning with the ability to float . Paying a visit to Dobson, he sees himself floating, but Dobson sees him lying on the floor; Les has no powers at all . He explains that Les is having an adverse psychotic reaction to the drug and orders him to stop taking it . Les instead convinces himself that he has telepathy and Dobson is mentally telling him to continue taking the drug . </P> <P> Gaining self - confidence, Les quits his job in order to become a crime - fighting vigilante . He gains a reputation for tackling people after stopping a gunman from robbing Maggie's store, believing he is picking up telepathic intent from would - be perpetrators . He confides his new gifts to best friends Joey (Josh Peck) and Everett (Robert Baker). Their initial reaction to his supposed ability to walk through walls is curiously ambiguous . The viewer only sees what Les believes he is doing rather than what his two friends actually witness . Les offers his services to the police but has to flee when he is recognized as the mystery "crime fighter". </P>

Movie about a guy who thinks he has superpowers
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