Movie

The Specials

2026 · 111 min

A breezy, silly thrill ride where dance numbers and hitman tension collide, keeping things fun and never too serious.

Overview: Former assassin Daiya has long left the criminal world, but he decides to take up a mission to kill a rival gang boss for a huge payday. The catch: To kill his target at a talent show, he must go undercover and perform in a pop dance group.
How it feels: Absurd, light, tense and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, crime, deception, redemption
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
crime
deception
redemption
music
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild