Ulysses anländer till den sömniga småstaden Normal i Minnesota för att tillfälligt ta över som sheriff efter den tidigare sheriffens plötsliga bortgång. När ett bankrån skakar staden dras han in i en allt mörkare utredning, som snart avslöjar ett växande kriminellt nätverk som har slagit rot i Normals till synes fridfulla vardag.
- Chris24666−4 dThe premise is like Hot Fuzz, the setting is like Fargo, Odenkirk plays the same role as in Nobody, and the action is staged somewhere between Nobody and John Wick. However, Odenkirk plays what is essentially a superhuman version of an ordinary sheriff. Although the premise is like Hot Fuzz, the “twist” is even more absurd. None of the characters make sense; every action is completely at odds with what they say Turn off your brain and just enjoy the movie. It's solid if you don't expect something intelligent or innovative. Had fun watching it. 5/7
- Jacob O’Neal21 april 2026Bob 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.
- Doc Worm14 juli 2026"Calm cleans messy." Normal has a simple setup that gets messy quickly. Takes its time setting up its players and its stage. Once its pieces are in play, it's 6 with the unique style Ben Wheatly has perfected over his career. While it breaks no new ground, it's effective with its promise of shoot out in a small town. Lots of gleeful violence with quirky characters led by an always pleasant to watch Bob Odenkirk.
- jackmeat26 maj 2026My quick rating - 6.3/10. Normal opens in the last place I expected a movie called Normal to begin. Osaka, Japan. Because apparently the best way to kick off a neo-Western thriller set in snowy Minnesota is with a Japanese version of “Paranoid,” a brutal loyalty test, and the kind of pinky-removal situation that makes you instinctively hide your own hand behind your back. Things escalate quickly too. Refuse the loyalty test? Off comes your head. Casual stuff. Before long, someone ships two very unlucky guys off to the tiny town of Normal, Minnesota, where things definitely do not plan to stay normal. Enter Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses. He's a substitute sheriff temporarily escaping some personal & professional baggage. If there is one thing Odenkirk does exceptionally well these days, it is playing exhausted men who look like they desperately need a nap. Yet still fully capable of ruining your day. Through amusing narration and some genuinely funny small-town interactions, Ulysses settles into Normal, meeting locals, including the Mayor, played by Henry Winkler. Whenever the Fonz, er...Winkler shows up in something, there is an immediate boost, even if the movie surrounding him is quietly threatening to spiral into complete chaos. The town itself feels oddly cozy at first. Snow-covered streets, quiet routines, everyone seemingly knowing each other. As someone who misses snowy weather, Normal absolutely scratches that itch with its chilly atmosphere. It looks cold enough that I practically wanted to throw on another blanket while watching. Then comes the bank robbery. Except in a tiny town like this, a robbery feels less like an inconvenience and more like the apocalypse arriving fifteen years early. Ulysses walks in, hoping to calm things down, and from there… yeah, I am deliberately keeping things vague because where Normal goes is far more entertaining if you discover it yourself. This is one of those films where every reveal lands better without spoilers, and trust me, some of them are gloriously weird. Director Ben Wheatley continues his tradition of making films that seem mildly offended if you expect comfort or straightforward answers. Normal is strange, unsettling, and intentionally awkward in all the right ways. The story doesn’t hold your hand, and honestly, it feels like Wheatley standing in the corner saying, “Figure it out, mate.” Somehow, that works here. The off-balance tone gives the movie personality, even if it occasionally leaves you blinking at the screen wondering if you accidentally missed ten minutes. There is also some solid action mixed throughout, including moments of accidental violence that caught me completely off guard and genuinely made me laugh. The movie balances tension and absurdity surprisingly well without tipping fully into parody. Inevitably, Normal will get compared to Odenkirk’s recent Nobody films, and I’d personally put it around the level of Nobody 2. Not quite reaching the heights of the first Nobody, but still a fun, violent ride with enough unpredictability to keep things interesting. Outside of Odenkirk, don’t get too attached to anybody either. This movie makes it very clear that survival is more of a suggestion than a guarantee. If you’re a fan of Odenkirk, strange action thrillers, or movies that enjoy keeping you slightly uncomfortable while occasionally making you laugh at accidental deaths, Normal will probably be worth checking out. Just don’t expect anything remotely…well, normal.
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Normal was released on 16 april 2026.
Normal was directed by Ben Wheatley.
Normal has a runtime of 1h 31m.
Normal was produced by Bob Odenkirk, Marc Provissiero, Derek Kolstad.
Ulysses anländer till den sömniga småstaden Normal i Minnesota för att tillfälligt ta över som sheriff efter den tidigare sheriffens plötsliga bortgång. När ett bankrån skakar staden dras han in i en allt mörkare utredning, som snart avslöjar ett växande kriminellt nätverk som har slagit rot i Normals till synes fridfulla vardag.
The key characters in Normal are Ulysses Richardson (Bob Odenkirk), Mayor Kibner (Henry Winkler), Moira (Lena Headey).
Normal is rated R.
Normal is an Action, Kriminal, Thriller film.
Normal has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
Normal had a budget of 10 mn US$.
Normal has made 6,1 mn US$ at the box office.