Review of Normal (2003) by Shantel D — 10 Dec 2011

I thought this was interesting. Really nicely done.

This review of Normal (2003) was written by Shantel D on 10 Dec 2011.

Normal has generally received positive reviews.

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By D G (193) on 11 May 2007

Very touching movie of a husband and father transitioning from male to female. Jessica Lange as always is spectacular…

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By Tom S (1,076) on 06 Sep 2007

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By Jeff C (866) on 26 Dec 2006

Very heartwarming, yet sad in parts. Not that this is a bad thing…

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By Tom G (847) on 15 Jun 2007

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almost every line of dialogue has at least two meanings, one literal and the other either pop-anthropological or pomo-ironic…

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By Carlos R (1,175) on 12 Sep 2010

A fantastic plot with awesome acting by Lange and Wilkinson. A pretty impressive and great start... but near the end it lost magic and power…

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By Kati H (33) on 25 May 2008

I like how the movie pointed out some difficulties of being transgender individual. Such as coming out, buying clothes, church, and work…

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By Arnold L (1) on 02 Aug 2007

Very very good movie and I love both leading role acting…

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By Luistxo F (9) on 02 Sep 2007

Seen in TV at our bedroom, I shed a couple of tears at the end. My wife looked at me and laughed. But we liked it, it's a touching movie…

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By Stella P (4) on 01 Jan 2009

Really strange. I can't say I'd watch it again, though. Believable and not at the same time…

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