Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall Of a New York Fixer's reviews
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The Wrap
As involving as the story is with its impressive ensemble cast, 'Norman' is above all a showcase for Gere?s substantial talents.
New York Times
It?s less that Mr. Cedar blends realism with absurdity than that he refuses to acknowledge any distinction between them.
The Hollywood Reporter
Cedar impressively creates a complex and intricately detailed portrait of the web of political, financial, social and religious affiliations that has everything to do with how the world works.
Variety
It can take a TV series an entire season to establish a political intrigue as elaborate as the one Cedar devises here ? and even longer to flesh out such a fascinating protagonist, when all Cedar had to do was give this archetype a name.
Chicago Sun-Times
Gere?s work in ?Norman? is to be treasured. It?s one of the best performances in any movie this year.
The Playlist
Cedar?s smart dialogue and direction lift 'Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer' (hereby just referred to as 'Norman') above expectations.
The Washington Post
Peppering ?Norman? with obliquely mordant observations about Middle East politics, Cedar effortlessly propels the narrative into a sweetly pensive character study of a familiar archetype, which he invests with an angel?s share of humanity and heart.
The Guardian
Gere?s commitment to the role almost makes up for the film?s flaws.
Indiewire
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.