Review of Normal (2003) by Taina S — 26 Jun 2008

A great touching story, Tom Wilkinson is fantastic, again.

This review of Normal (2003) was written by Taina S on 26 Jun 2008.

Normal has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eudora C (1) on 22 Sep 2011

A genuine, sensitive portrayal of gender identity, conflict, and love. Some humorous moments, many heartwrenching ones…

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By Tom G (847) on 15 Jun 2007

Stuck with me for a long time…

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By John Leonard (99) for New York Magazine/Vulture (3,519) on 30 Jan 2018

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 Ricardo H (255) on 16 Jun 2010

DISAPPOINTED... too much of a fairy-tale interpretation of a huge life change…

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By Laura M (849) on 08 Jun 2007

Seriously one of my favourite movies. Mainly for the line delivered by Hayden Panettiere about her father's boobs being bigger than hers…

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By Joan O (63) on 20 Apr 2011

I thought it was well-acted. I also felt it was much MORE effective because Wilkinson's character was NOT prettier after his reassignment…

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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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By Paul P (1,688) on 17 Dec 2011

I thought the movie was too whimsical at times but it had to be or else the movie would've been Tom Wilkinson getting the absolute hell beat…

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By Carla S (92) on 12 May 2012

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

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By John C (2,737) on 01 Jun 2018

Amazinfg Story , very touching and great actors…

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