Review of Normal (2003) by Sapphire G — 11 Jan 2011
Really interesting film about sexuality, acceptance, and love amidst a difficult scenario. How can a man/woman feel like a woman/man on the inside? Is there anything such as being born in the wrong body? And still, this character loved his wife, loved her, more than anything in the world, so why would he 'choose' to hurt her? He didnt choose, he just hid who he was for a long time for fear of society's judgement and for love of his family.
I wont deny that many times while watching this I just wondered "How is this possible? What's wrong with this old man?" Clearly my perspective on this is limited to my own experience, so I cant say I understand completely, but people like this man exist and they are who they are, there's no need for judgement.
Tom Wilkinson's performance was outstanding and Jessica Lange was just brilliant, just her facial expressions were riveting enough to feel for her.
This review of Normal (2003) was written by Sapphire G on 11 Jan 2011.
Normal has generally received positive reviews.
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