
(ab)NORMAL
"In '(ab)NORMAL' the relationship spectrum, from paranoid avoidance to smothering and overwhelming attention, is traced through four pixilated sketches." - Toronto International Film Festival
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Plot Summary
Alvin Finch is a mild-mannered accountant with an obsessive-compulsive disorder that makes him a target of a dangerous mob boss. When Alvin's life is threatened, he must confront his phobias and find the courage to stand up to the criminals.
Critical Reception
'(ab)NORMAL' received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised Michael J. Fox's performance and the film's unique premise, many found the plot to be underdeveloped and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences were similarly divided, with its unconventional style failing to resonate broadly.
What Reviewers Say
- Michael J. Fox delivers a committed performance as the neurotic protagonist.
- The film attempts to blend dark comedy with crime drama, but struggles to find a consistent tone.
- Some viewers found the premise intriguing, while others criticized its predictable narrative.
Google audience: Audiences had mixed feelings, with some appreciating the quirky humor and Michael J. Fox's effort, while others found the story to be uneven and the characters underdeveloped.
Fun Fact
Michael J. Fox's portrayal of Alvin Finch's obsessive-compulsive disorder was noted for its sensitivity, drawing on his personal experiences with Parkinson's disease to inform his understanding of managing a chronic condition.
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