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.
- 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.
- Amouse21−17 hI love what Bob has been doing lately, and this foray isnt any different. In fact quite a bit better than his last outing to be honest. A better premise, better runtime length, and a thankfully a bit more over the top. A good popcorn movie with just enough surprises to make this an interesting watch. The plot isnt breaking a lot of new ground here, but sometimes a formula works, throw in some twists, some great stunts, and you have a good action flick. If I had to be a little critical, it does something this stunt crew isnt known for doing a little too much, pushing in on the camera view a little too much. This stunt production group has been known for wider camera angles to see the action and stunt work shine. I found myself taken out of the experience by a return in too many shots to narrow camera angles and modest camera shake work. It was not incredibly too intrusive thankfully, but for this I removed some points. Otherwise, a good watch, would watch again.
- 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.
- Hakihiko31 maj 2026Simple, 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.
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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 Marc Provissiero, Bob Odenkirk, 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$.
Normal has made 6 mn US$ at the box office.