In what could have been an average celebratory film of the American small town turned political when they named what was the villain, that organization in league with the dark forces of the universe, the American Civil Liberties Union.Dr. Candace Cameron Bure for reasons I'm still not clear on decides to drive cross country to the Hamptons to marry another pricey society doctor Andrew Bongiorno. But warrants for her unpaid tickets catch up to her in Normal, Louisiana and she's given a choice by the Grand Poobah of the place Lou Beatty, 3 days community service or some jail time. Actually Bure gets the jail time anyway as they fix up lodging for her in one of the cells. The way Otis Campbell was lodged after a night's toot. It really does look like Mayberry.Beatty is judge, doctor, coroner and a few other things and he's also black. Now that's most unMaybery like in many ways. He's thinking that Bure is a heaven sent someone to take over his practice as he is terminal as well. And pretty soon Bure is in step with the slow pace of life.But this film went from being average fodder for the Hallmark Channel when the guy who Bure is falling for Trevor St.John is representing the town in a suit filed by the ACLU. Someone from Massachusetts passing through their fair city objects to the neon cross on public land. As if anyone from the homogenized town of Normal would ever object. I would hate to be a Jew, a Moslem, a Sikh, a Latino migrant worker or worst of all gay in that place. And an organization that champions these outsiders, must be from the dark side. I'll bet there weren't 3 votes for Hillary from this place.Finding Normal's message is that this is the only way to live just be like the Stepford like population of Normal. God help you if you are not.

Finding Normal is a great movie, that shows us how doing what God wants in your life is much more important then making a bundle of money! Yes, we need a certain amount of money to be secure and healthy, but we don't need to be millionaires to be happy.A lady physician, who is engaged to a greedy doctor learns this lesson, when she speeds through a little country town, called Normal. After she gets stopped by a policeman for speeding, she is escorted to the judge in Normal. I don't want to give away all of the fun details, but this movie is heartwarming and wonderful!Like many of the other viewers of this movie, I am happy that, Finding Normal is a movie for all ages. Although the theme is mostly for adults, Finding Normal is a movie that my 9 and 11 year old granddaughters enjoyed. This non-rated film has no profanity, immoral sex scenes, or shocking violence. It is a meaningful, sweet movie!

Well-written and directed. Clean and fun. On the other hand, if you are a Kim Kardoooshian fan or think 2 1/2 Men is "groovy," this won't be for you. On the other hand, if you want clever, wholesome, well-written and filmed story, you will enjoy it.Acting was enjoyable, cinematography well done. As with all movies, there is a bit of poetic license... although I do, in fact have a friend that married someone after knowing her one day. And that was 30 years ago, and they are happily married today. Sit back and enjoy. No gratuitous violence, no "let's try to be cool" sex scenes, etc.

The first two reviews tell you all you need to know about the plot, but this is a story that will warm your heart and you will want to watch it several times. I just watched for the third time tonight. Candace does her usual good job as Lisa, a surgeon headed to Long Island, to make a fortune with her boyfriend Steve, also a doctor, by making house calls for the rich at $2500 a visit. In Normal she finds a lot of very nice people, who are just happy being who they are and caring enough about one another, to help each other survive whatever problem they seem to be having. A far cry from her former existence in Southern California or the existence she would experience in Long Island where she is headed. You see her falling for this place and the people, little by little. The ending scene is really memorable, and I have watched, just it, many times. The performances are outstanding, especially Lisa, Doc, the little girl and her mother, and Lucas the local love interest.