Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer

Name: Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: April 14, 2017
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 75

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: April 14, 2017 | R

Summary: Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman's life dramatically changes for better and worse.

Director: Joseph Cedar

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 min

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Claudia Puig

Apr 14, 2017

As involving as the story is with its impressive ensemble cast, “Norman” is above all a showcase for Gere’s substantial talents. Read full review

Peter Travers

Apr 11, 2017

A spellbinder that features Richard Gere in one of his best performances ever. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

May 11, 2017

Gere, who somehow seems to make himself physically smaller here, creates a character both infuriating and endearing. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

May 10, 2017

The film is a sharp and keenly etched study of a man who would be the sidekick to kings. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Apr 14, 2017

In Richard Gere’s deft, veteran hands, Norman Oppenheimer is consistently, completely fascinating. You may not be able to root for him, but you can’t help but feel for him. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Apr 14, 2017

Even with Gere’s standout work, a little of Norman goes a long way, and this film offers up a lot of Norman. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Sep 7, 2016

The film arrives at its last shot with a sense of purpose, but Cedar’s clumsy plotting and uncharacteristically sterile compositions suggest that he’s charted the least enjoyable route to the film’s satisfying finale. Read full review

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marynyc

Nov 15, 2017

As a writer and a student of New York, I adore this film. It is superbly written. Richard Gere and the supporting cast are excellent. When Norman wangles his way into sitting next to the attractive young lawyer on the train and she identifies her job, and he blithely goes ahead explainingAs a writer and a student of New York, I adore this film. It is superbly written. Richard Gere and the supporting cast are excellent. When Norman wangles his way into sitting next to the attractive young lawyer on the train and she identifies her job, and he blithely goes ahead explaining his "business" by drawing a diagram on her yellow pad—I am yelling, "Stop! Norman! you didn't listen to what her job is, you should know better than to try to impress her with your connection to the Prime Minister, eeeek!" Total enjoyment!… Expand