Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk Stars as Sheriff in Gory Thriller 'Normal'
This AP News review by Jake Coyle examines Ben Wheatley’s new thriller, "Normal," featuring Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses, a substitute sheriff arriving in the small, corrupt town of Normal, Minnesota. The film inverts typical genre tropes by casting the incoming lawman as the protagonist rather than the antagonist. Described as a hyperviolent Midwestern Western with a loose hold on reality, the movie is characterized as a goofy yet gory experience. The review highlights Odenkirk’s performance as his most convincing action hero role to date, drawing comparisons to his work in the "Nobody" franchise and his dramatic depth in "Better Call Saul." Supporting cast members include Lena Headey, Brendan Fletcher, Reena Jolly, and Jess McLeod. Distributed by Magnolia Pictures, the film explores themes of entrapment and corruption within a quaint but dangerous community. The article serves as a critical assessment of the film's stylistic choices, acting performances, and its place within the contemporary action-thriller landscape, ultimately recommending it as an entertaining, albeit violent, cinematic outing.
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Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk Stars as Sheriff in Gory Thriller 'Normal'
This AP News review by Jake Coyle examines Ben Wheatley’s new thriller, "Normal," featuring Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses, a substitute sheriff arriving in the small, corrupt town of Normal, Minnesota. The film inverts typical genre tropes by casting the incoming lawman as the protagonist rather than the antagonist. Described as a hyperviolent Midwestern Western with a loose hold on reality, the movie is characterized as a goofy yet gory experience. The review highlights Odenkirk’s performance as his most convincing action hero role to date, drawing comparisons to his work in the "Nobody" franchise and his dramatic depth in "Better Call Saul." Supporting cast members include Lena Headey, Brendan Fletcher, Reena Jolly, and Jess McLeod. Distributed by Magnolia Pictures, the film explores themes of entrapment and corruption within a quaint but dangerous community. The article serves as a critical assessment of the film's stylistic choices, acting performances, and its place within the contemporary action-thriller landscape, ultimately recommending it as an entertaining, albeit violent, cinematic outing.
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