

Centers on a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery.
- The Rise of the Ordinary Action Hero Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new action star! Bob Odenkirk, the wonderfully ordinary-looking antihero who proves you don’t need bulging muscles or superpowers to kick some serious ass. Much like Nobody and Nobody 2, Odenkirk plays another unassuming guy who finds himself in an increasingly outrageous situation. But Normal manages to feel familiar while being different enough to stand on its own. He’s not invincible, doesn’t have all the answers, and isn’t some unstoppable killing machine. He’s just steady, smart, resourceful, and remarkably good at keeping his cool when everything goes to hell. The story is admittedly over-the-top, but that’s half the fun. The WTF moments are terrific, the eccentric townspeople are an absolute hoot, and there are some genuinely funny exchanges between the characters. I especially appreciated that, unlike so many action movies where practically everyone gets slaughtered, some people actually make it out alive! What really makes the movie work is Odenkirk himself. His understated delivery, impeccable comic timing, and completely unremarkable appearance make him a surprisingly convincing action hero. He doesn’t need to look dangerous to be dangerous. It’s a nicely made, thoroughly entertaining action thriller that knows exactly what it wants to be. And unlike plenty of movies I enjoy once and promptly forget, this is one I can easily see myself watching again. Here’s hoping Sheriff Ulysses returns for another round of small-town insanity. 8/10. Highly rewatchable.
- Bob Odenkirk seems to have a good working relationship with writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Nobody). This time, trading in his Nobody persona for a character far less self assured. In this film he plays a career interim sheriff, floating from town to town, never rocking the boat, only staying for a few weeks at a time. The town of Normal, MN would have been just another assignment had it not been for a bank robbery that sets events in motion. This movie was fun. I don’t like it as much as Nobody, but maybe a little more than Nobody 2. I liked that you never quite knew what to expect from the film. I thought it was going to be a Wicker Man/Hot Fuzz kind of story, then it shifted. I thought it was going to be a Rio Bravo/Assault On Precinct 13 story and it shifts again. I did appreciate that about the movie. Overall, it was a fun light action movie with an actual hero and a redemption arc of sorts. That seems rare in storytelling these days, so take that for what it is.
- Simple, Watchable, and... Normal (experience) "Normal" is exactly what the title suggests. It is a film that plays everything safe, delivering a straightforward experience that never really stands out, but also never completely falls apart. The performances are good and committed, doing their best with material that does not give them much room to shine. There are moments where they manage to elevate certain scenes, but nothing that leaves a lasting impression. Visually, it is clean and functional. It supports the story without adding anything particularly memorable or distinctive to the overall experience. The script is where the film settles into its biggest limitation. It follows familiar beats without much variation, and while it remains coherent and easy to follow, it rarely surprises or engages on a deeper level. Because of that, the emotional impact is quite limited. It never really pulls you in, but it also never pushes you away. In the end, it is a decent and watchable film, but one that feels too safe and too ordinary to truly stand out.
- The small-town setting is probably what I liked most here. It starts off with this weird, almost harmless atmosphere, but there’s clearly something wrong underneath it all, and I enjoyed watching that slowly come out. Bob Odenkirk fits the role really well, and the dark humor works nicely with all the violence. Once everything goes completely off the rails, there are some really fun action scenes and plenty of bloody nonsense. I did think the movie was stronger before the big reveal, though. The mystery and strange little details around the town were more interesting to me than the nonstop shootouts that take over later. Some of the dialogue could've been sharper too, and not every joke lands. Still, it’s short, weird and entertaining, with enough personality to make the whole thing work.
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Normal è stato rilasciato il 16 aprile 2026.
Normal era diretto da Ben Wheatley.
Normal ha una durata di 1h 31min.
Normal è stato prodotto da Marc Provissiero, Bob Odenkirk, Derek Kolstad.
Centers on a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery.
I personaggi principali di Normal sono Ulysses Richardson (Bob Odenkirk), Mayor Kibner (Henry Winkler), Moira (Lena Headey).
Normal è votato 10+.
Normal è un film Action, Crime, Thriller.
Normal ha una valutazione di 7.5 su 10 dal pubblico.
Normal aveva un budget di 10 Mln USD.
Normal ha guadagnato 6,1 Mln USD al botteghino.





















