Trending Now - Bob Odenkirk's 'normal' Aims to Redefine Action Cinema

WHO:

Mashable - Bob Odenkirk, Ben Wheatley, Derek Kolstad, Marc Provissiero

Tom's Guide - Bob Odenkirk, Sheriff Ulysses, Yakuza crime boss

WHAT:

Mashable - "Normal" is described as Bob Odenkirk's latest attempt at action stardom, but it lacks the magic of "Nobody" or the over-the-top fun of "Nobody 2."

Tom's Guide - The film is noted to have a runtime of 90 minutes.

Los Angeles Times - The plot kicks off when a down-on-their-luck couple robs the local bank, leading to a snowy nightlong standoff.

Mashable - "Normal" is a new action film featuring Bob Odenkirk.

Tom's Guide - "Normal" received a rating of ★★ stars.

Tom's Guide - The film features a series of bloody kills.

Tom's Guide - "Normal" is described as a forgettable film despite its premise.

Tom's Guide - The film is currently rated 78% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes from 69 reviews.

WHERE:

Tom's Guide - The film is set in Normal, Minnesota.

WHEN:

Tom's Guide - "Normal" was released in theaters on April 17th, 2026.

Tom's Guide - Ulysses is the new sheriff for a temporary period of eight weeks.

WHY:

Tom's Guide - Ulysses takes on temporary sheriff gigs due to being estranged from his wife and running from his past.

HOW:

Los Angeles Times - Ulysses teams up with Sheriff Gunderson’s orphaned kid Alex (Jess McLeod) during the conflict.

Tom's Guide - The film's plot involves Ulysses learning that the Yakuza are using the town as a bank for their illegal activities.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 05:32 UTC)

Bob Odenkirk's latest film, "Normal," is being described as his attempt at action stardom, though it seems to fall short of the charm found in "Nobody" and the wild fun of "Nobody 2." The movie, which has a runtime of 90 minutes, follows a down-on-their-luck couple who rob a local bank, leading to a tense standoff that lasts throughout a snowy night. During the conflict, Ulysses teams up with Sheriff Gunderson’s orphaned kid, Alex, played by Jess McLeod.

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(UPDATED April 18, 2026 03:56 UTC)

The new action film "Normal," featuring Bob Odenkirk as Sheriff Ulysses, was released in theaters on Friday, and is set in Normal, Minnesota. The film, which involves Ulysses discovering that the Yakuza are using the town for their illegal activities, has received a rating of two stars and is currently rated 78% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes from 69 reviews. Critics describe "Normal" as a forgettable film despite its intriguing premise, with a series of bloody kills throughout.