Small town. Big secret.
An unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past responds to a bank robbery in a small, sleepy town and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.
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Contemporary, classical in form, unpretentious and effortless.
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- character-ledplot-driven
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- CinemaSerfon TMDB · May 20266/10
I thought there something of the "Twin Peaks" about this as a temporary sheriff arrives in the town of Normal for a short stint following the untimely death of his predecessor. "Ulysses" (Bob Odenkirk) is about as laid back as a man can get, and so expects to do little in the sleepy town aside from settle squabbles between shopkeepers and listen to his deputy's squeaky leather jacket. Then the alarm in the bank goes off. Surely it's not being robbed? Anyway, his entire force race to the scene only to discover that - well that would be telling. Suffice to say, this new lawman finds himself in quite a predicament and with military grade hardware lined up against him; an unexplained giant pile of gold; an angry man with a sliced half-pinky and some very narked Yakuza heading to town, it looks like it's going to be a long night in Normal. Meantime we are treated to something of the obligatorily complex marital backstory from the sheriff as he strains to find an ally in this town that is so very much not what he'd (or we'd) come to expect. Odenkirk is a master at playing the understated character and he does that really quite well here, but the rest of the roles are a bit too undercooke
Read the whole review on TMDB - MovieGuyson TMDB · Jul 20266/10
It could easily be said it's "normal" for Hollywood to shamelessly recycle winning ideas. Such is the case with action flick "Normal". This is essentially a re-skinned "Nobody". Same lead, essentially the same premise, of a seemingly easygoing character of no consequence, turning out to be a badass of considerable consequence. It's blatantly lazily unoriginal, and yet it still works. Actions fast, pyrotechnical and bullet-ridden. The best part for me is "The Fonz", a smug character I've hated for years, getting blown up...ooooh, so satisfying! In summary, nothing new on offer here. That said, the actions fast, explosive, creative and fun. Worth a look.
Read the whole review on TMDB - Chris Sawinon TMDB · Apr 20267/10
Normal is a flawed action film, but it uses its basic concept effectively. Its throwaway characters are used to a kick ass and bullet-heavy advantage while the action is swift, brutal, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. This is a bite-sized action film that delivers unabbreviated destruction. https://bit.ly/BobNormal
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Cast
- Bob OdenkirkUlysses Richardson
- Henry WinklerMayor Kibner
- Lena HeadeyMoira
- Billy MacLellanDeputy Mike Nelson
- Ryan AllenDeputy Blaine Anderson
- Reena JollyLori
- Brendan FletcherKeith
- Peter ShinkodaJoe
- Jess McLeodAlex
- Alex MacMillanKent
Crew
- Ben WheatleyDirector
- Derek KolstadScreenplay
- Armando SalasDirector of Photography
- Harry Gregson-WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Ryder McNairOriginal Music Composer
- Jonathan AmosEditor
- Derek KolstadProducer
- Bob OdenkirkProducer
- Marc ProvissieroProducer
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