Bob Odenkirk's 'Normal' Lands Near 'Nobody' Rotten Tomatoes Score

The actor's latest action film edges out the sequel but trails the original in critic reviews.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:36am

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Bob Odenkirk's new action film 'Normal' has landed a 79% Rotten Tomatoes score, placing it between the ratings for his previous hits 'Nobody' (83%) and 'Nobody 2' (76%). Critics have praised Odenkirk's performance, with some describing the film as a 'nonstop neo-Western action' piece, while others felt it lacked the 'chaotic juvenilia' of director Ben Wheatley's past work.

Why it matters

Odenkirk has found success in the action genre with the 'Nobody' films, and 'Normal' represents his latest effort to expand his range in that space. The Rotten Tomatoes scores provide insight into how critics are responding to this new project and how it compares to his previous work.

The details

According to the review aggregator, 'Normal' has a 79% Tomatometer score from 62 critic reviews, sitting above the 76% score for 'Nobody 2' but trailing the 83% 'Certified Fresh' rating of the original 'Nobody.' The film has not yet received an audience Popcornmeter score, while 'Nobody' holds a 94% audience score and 'Nobody 2' has an 88% Certified Fresh audience rating.

  • Normal was released on April 16, 2026.

The players

Bob Odenkirk

An American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer best known for his role as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman on the AMC drama series 'Better Call Saul.'

Ben Wheatley

A British film director, screenwriter and editor known for his distinctive visual style and dark, violent subject matter in films like 'Kill List' and 'Free Fire.'

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What they’re saying

“Odenkirk is 'doubling down on the volatility of his performance in Nobody, flits back and forth between taciturn badass and genuinely kind-hearted bear in the blink of an eye.'”

— Justin Clark, Critic, Slant Magazine

“'Normal' is 'a nonstop neo-Western action film as Ulysses, played with the right amount of drollness by Odenkirk, goes out on a call about a bank robbery that turns into something bigger.'”

— Randy Myers, Critic

“Kolstad's script may be a recipe for carnage, but it takes a kitchen master like Wheatley to turn that into such a deliciously excessive spread.”

— Peter Debruge, Critic

What’s next

With the positive critical reception for 'Normal,' it remains to be seen how the film will perform at the box office and whether it will lead to further action outings for Odenkirk in this genre.

The takeaway

Bob Odenkirk has demonstrated his ability to successfully transition into action roles, with 'Normal' continuing that trend by landing a Rotten Tomatoes score close to his previous hit 'Nobody.' While not every critic was fully won over, the film's performance suggests Odenkirk has carved out a niche for himself in this space that audiences are responding to.