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Bob Odenkirk Shines in Action-Packed Crime Thriller 'Normal'

9/16/2025

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Bob Odenkirk stars as Sheriff Ulysses in "Normal," a crime thriller directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving an enthusiastic response.
Chaos erupts in Normal, Minnesota, after a botched bank heist uncovers gold bars linked to the Japanese Yakuza.
Odenkirk, now in his 60s, has embraced action roles, training for two years in stage fighting.
The film combines dark humor and intense action, reminiscent of Coen Brothers and Tarantino styles.

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Story summary

Bob Odenkirk stars as Sheriff Ulysses in "Normal," a crime thriller directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving an enthusiastic response.
Chaos erupts in Normal, Minnesota, after a botched bank heist uncovers gold bars linked to the Japanese Yakuza.
Odenkirk, now in his 60s, has embraced action roles, training for two years in stage fighting.
The film combines dark humor and intense action, reminiscent of Coen Brothers and Tarantino styles.