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April 17, 2026

At The Movies: Bob Odenkirk's sheriff is new to town in the gory thriller ‘Normal'

By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer

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“Normal” is the best and most convincing showcase for Bob Odenkirk as a butt-kicking action hero yet.

Over the years, we've seen countless characters wander into corrupt small towns and become entrapped by the locals. Usually, the mean face of these movies is the town sheriff. The best recent example: Don Johnson's crooked lawman in 2024's “Rebel Ridge.”


 
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