Normal
Normal

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Normal

2023
Movie
87 min
French

14-year-old Lucie is a resourceful teenager who takes care of her loving yet unreliable father, William, who has multiple sclerosis. Whilst William hangs out in his wardrobe and devises pranks and jokes to make his daughter smile, Lucie tries her best at school while juggling a job in a sandwich shop and all the chores at home. Her vividly imaginative mind and the novel she is writing are her only distractions. But when a social worker is appointed to visit them, Lucie and William elaborate a complex plan to make social services believe they live a perfectly normal life.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Miriam BlayGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, seeking a more 'normal' existence, immerses herself in a seemingly idyllic suburban community. However, beneath the veneer of perfection, she uncovers disturbing secrets and a sinister undercurrent that challenges her perception of normalcy. As she delves deeper, she becomes entangled in the town's dark web of lies and manipulation, forcing her to confront her own sanity and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, while some found the pacing uneven. Audiences were generally intrigued by its unsettling premise and the performances of its lead cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slow-burn suspense and effective atmosphere.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot in its latter half.

  • Lauded for a compelling central performance that anchors the film's themes.

Google audience: Viewers found 'Normal' to be a thought-provoking and suspenseful thriller that successfully builds tension. Many appreciated the film's exploration of societal pressures and the unsettling consequences of seeking conformity. However, a portion of the audience felt the narrative lost some steam towards the end.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Miriam Blay, stated in interviews that the suburban setting was deliberately designed to feel both aspirational and subtly menacing, using color palettes and architectural choices to create this duality.

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