Finding Normal [DVD]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies! Family friendly, no nudity, no cursing, just 'small-town' family humor! My favorite line comes at the end of the movie when the leading female scolds the leading male with, "You are soooo dumb!" And he replies with, "You drove 2 thousand miles to tell me that!" Good story, good acting, great family entertainment.

This is a very pleasurable watch--for the whole family. I really enjoyed the slow realization by the city Doctor that the little town of Normal was where she was meant to be. I especially enjoyed the wisdom meted out by the town Dr.

Interesting and funny just how things seem to work out. And maybe not the way one would think the ending would be.

I love, love, love this movie!! It is not "Pride and Predjudice", but is really, really a happy movie. Candace Cameron Bure is very well cast and shows real skill. All the casting is good. The actors are professionals. Lou Beatty, Jr. is great as Doc. Trevor St. John IS Lucas Craig. If that boy is not really southern, he deserves an Oscar for this one, he is so real. I came from Country, and never wanted to go back there. But I love the music in this movie--great saxophone at the dance, And Trevor St. John as the country boy, though he's "not my type", I'd follow that "five dollar charm and ten dollar smile" to the dark side of the moon! His dancing with his little niece was as heart touching as the expressions on his face. He's either very real in this part, or a consummate actor. The faith that shines through this whole movie is so real! It's not self-conscious or preachy in any way. It just flows in the lives as naturally as breathing. The wedding dress is the loveliest I have ever seen. There is a lot of "stage business", very subtle, that I don't see in this genre as a rule. It is just exceptionally well done. Evokes really good emotions, and I actually play it over and over like a favorite music album because it makes me happy.

ok, this is silly maybe, because it's not a complicated movie, but I really liked this movie a lot. Do not expect big name stars, big action scenes, and hot, steamy romance scenes. Do expect a movie with nice character development, a decent plot, nice chemistry and good acting. The judge/doc/Dad in the movie has an especially soothing voice and very laid back character, making this a very relaxing movie to watch. The actors all portrayed their roles very well, to the point where they were very real and I didn't think about how well they were playing their role until just now, and it is a movie you can sit down and watch and feel comfortable with your kids or your parents and not worry if their are any risky scenes. The language is clean and there is religion in the movie, but while there is a definite moral to the story, it's not trying to convert the viewer, just maybe make them think a little, and that's ok, no?

I resisted watching this movie because I thought it would be a "road" movie. I've seen some on Hallmark and it isn't my favorite story line, so I have passed this movie by for weeks and weeks. Today, bored and trying to stay out of the oppressive heat, I rented it. I am so glad that I did. Candace Cameron Bure plays a doctor from the big city who lands in a small "middle of nowhere" town. Because of prior bad acts (not paying parking tickets), she finds herself doing community service for three days. No surprise as a plot device, the town needs a doctor. As the main characters, who represent town folk, seek to win her over, we see the usual country fare. God, church, and community are mentioned, and a dance isnthrown in for good romantic measure. Meanwhile, materialistic doctor-boyfriend is waiting in the Hamptons for Lisa, (Cameron-Bure's character) to complete her journey. He call periodically to remind her that she is costing them major bucks by landing herself in this predicament. I was glad that the film makers didn't complete that typical story arc and make the boyfriend, Steve, a total jerk. He was kind of a jerk, but really, he just didn't get it. The film stays less mean spirited that way. Cute, sappy, contrived, predictable are some of the adjectives used, or at least the thoughts conveyed in some other reviews. All of it is true. If you're not a Christian, and you try really hard, you'll be offended. You'll just have to get over it or ask Amazon for your money back. However, if you're reading this review, you were warned. I thought this was one of the sweetest, freshest, movies to come out of...where? This didn't come out of Hollywood! I'm thankful that someone put down on film and integrated it into a believable story line just how stupid it is to protest a cross in a community where everyone agrees that it should be there. I'm thankful that someone put on film that a woman who "just wants a good life" can find one in this "backwater" setting. One reviewer said that the romance story was contrived, but it's not. I lived it to a degree. I'm a city girl who married a country boy. I looked at the goodness and honesty of his life and left my Beemer dreams behind. And after reading and working and living in a society where it seems no one shares my belief in God, it is so nice to see a Christian film that celebrates belief, that treats belief with respect and shows people with faith as ones to be admired, not mocked. So often in these films, the acting in stilted at best. The locations are contrived, the music is bad. The whole thing just makes you cringe because you want good, Christian entertainment, but you want all of the "Hollywood" stuff as well. This movie delivers! You won't find any of them up for an Oscar, but that's getting to be a secular joke too, isn't it? No, this isn't the best movie I've ever seen. These aren't the best actors. But, this movie made me smile AND I didn't browse the internet while I listened to it, either. As soon as I finish this review, I intend to buy the DVD. Why? Because the next time I'm bored and it's too hot (it'll be too hot tomorrow and the day after, and the day after...) I'll have it here and I can watch it again.

Awesome show

A faith and family film with a solid message. An arrogant city doctor gets pulled over for speeding in a small town U.S.A., her punishment transforms her into a women of character in the end. Does she get the guy and her ever after?! WATCH AND SEE! No spoilers here!

loved this movie... a refreshing bit of humor ...loved the story line! :)

It is nice to see a good movie with meaning & value's. A big movie budget does not mean a good movie. Amazon is stupid with this minimum number of word's to leave my grade of the item. More word's needed.

A good movie for all the family! With a great message to think about it! With English and Spanish subtitles. Recomemnded!

A really great feel good movie. I love Candice Cameron Bure and find her movies quite down to earth and enjoyable. As always the love story is always a bit of a good watch too.

it was good and funny in some parts