It’s not surprising that Hollywood often borrows from successful concepts, as demonstrated by the action movie "Normal." The film feels very much like a reimagining of "Nobody," featuring a protagonist who appears to be an unremarkable individual but is revealed to possess extraordinary skills. The lack of originality is obvious and frankly careless, yet the film manages to entertain anyway. The action sequences a…

The film “Normal” struck me as an attempt to incorporate contemporary social awareness into a standard action movie formula, but in doing so, it misses its mark entirely. The narrative feels driven more by a particular political viewpoint and overt messaging than by developing characters or creating a logical storyline. Portrayals of Asian yakuza are largely stereotypical and serve as disposable adversaries, while ot…

It was an enjoyable and surprisingly original film. Many police movies fall into predictable patterns with familiar characters, storylines, and surprises. This one manages to do something unique with those elements; while not perfect in its delivery, it remains very entertaining, and the actors were exceptionally well-chosen. Some scenes are excessively bleak, which unfortunately detracts from the action because t…

There’s a certain feel reminiscent of "Twin Peaks" as a new sheriff comes to Normal after his predecessor dies unexpectedly. Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk) seems incredibly relaxed and anticipates a quiet time, mostly dealing with minor disagreements between business owners and enduring the sound of his deputy's leather jacket. Then the bank alarm sounds. Could it possibly be a robbery? The entire police force rushes over, o…

The movie Normal isn't perfect as an action film, but it makes good use of the central idea. The minor characters are put to impressive and intense use in the action sequences, which move quickly, feel impactful, and don’t run on too long. It's a short action film that provides straightforward demolition.