STORYLINE: Normal is a neo-Western thriller that stars Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses, an unassuming substitute sheriff assigned to the quiet Midwestern town of Normal. Seeking a temporary escape from personal and professional turmoil, Ulysses instead finds himself drawn into a crisis when a botched bank robbery exposes a dangerous secret beneath the town’s calm exterior. As tensions escalate (and boy, do they escalate), he is forced to confront his troubled past and the true nature of the community he has been tasked with protecting. (IMDb)

     Action!  Popcorn flicks take multiple forms, including over the top action films.  John Wick (2014), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), and Nobody (2021) are a good watching time.  Now shooting its way on to the big screen, is the action flick, Normal.

    Over the top action flicks feature all the tropes fans of action movies have come to love, a good guy vs bad guy story with adrenaline filled action sequences throughout the film.  What puts these films over the top is how absurd these sequences can get.  I recall Jason Statham deflecting a missile with a trash can lid, at some point, in one of The Transporter movies.

    Normal has its good guy/bad guy premise as an interim sheriff uncovers a small town cover up.  In ninety minutes there are plenty of action sequences for action film fans to enjoy.  Each sequence builds on the previous, to create a true over the top motion picture. 

    I personally enjoy these kind of movies.  When I first staryed paying attention to the trailer for Normal, I got excited. I enjoyed myself watching the movie, but I went into the theater wanting to have fun with this one. I call that a win win.

   Normal is an over the top popcorn flick, that is a fun thrill ride.

   Until next time, I will see you at the movies!