SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street. A long-winded title for a cheesy ridiculous show, right? WRONG. Well, the title is definitely long-winded, but the show is something you do not want to miss. *Contains Spoilers*I am an older teenager who started watching this out of boredom, but I got sucked in and ended up watching every single episode. And then watched them all again. The series is sweet, calmly funny, weird, and it made me cry. THREE TIMES. "Gortimer Gets Shushed" was the first, then "Mel vs. the Future", and "Gortimer vs. the End", mainly because once you get to that point, even though you've watched 39 episodes, you don't want it to end. You want them to stay kids on Normal Street forever. But the whole point, especially the last two seasons, is growing up.Some things that parents should be aware of: There's one brief part where they try to use a Ouija board to contact a "ghost", but it all comes right in the end. There is a (again, very brief) passing mention of "Tom and Dylan's wedding, and a part where they use meditation to get into Mel's brain. There's one kiss on the lips between two teenage characters, but it's very quick and mild. However, the worst word they use is "heck" and that's only once. So zero bad language. And the list of good things is so much longer! The actors are all stellar, they fit their characters so well and have great chemistry. And the characters themselves are awesome. First, of course, Gortimer. One thing I found hilarious is that at one point he says he's thankful his parents didn't name him Onion. That's right, Gortimer, look on the bright side. He's kind, reasonable, friendly, brave, and pretty much a cinnamon roll. Mel, his best friend, is a genius who loves science and being busy and involved in everything at school. She's outgoing and competitive, and cheerful. Ranger, Gortimer's other best friend, is awesome. He loves ninjas, baking, and basketball, and will go to great lengths to make someone's day better. He's a bit more practical than the other two. They all are very loyal to each other, and great friends.I really liked "The Mystery of Marlow Mansion", it's kind of a Clue parody, with a genuine plot twist. And seeing the kids all playing different characters was very fun. "Mel vs. the Future" and the very end of "Ranger and the Fabled Flower of Normal Street" were pretty sad, but good. A parent may want to watch it first and decide if their child can handle it, because it deals with death of a parent. Now I bet you've been needing something like say, a Fork of Destiny? How about a boy that starts turning into a bug, or maybe he becomes a black hole? Maybe some kids who find a pocket dimension, or get to walk in someone else's shoes. Literally. Normal Street is a place that, as Gortimer says, is anything but normal, yet somehow this show feels... well, normal. Behind all the oddball situations it feels so real, I guess maybe like the way it was when I was littler. Like childhood.

A show that straddles reality and fantasy, it appealed to this adult, too. The fantasy comes in two packages: the first is that there is magic in this small town, mostly in misbehaving artifacts. The second fantasy is that it is a multicultural, poverty-free small town where everyone treats each other decently. It is not the real world, but it is the world I think we all wish we could inhabit.While there is magic, there is plenty of science too, and science always trumps magic in the show. I was especially delighted that it is the girls who are whizzes at math and science. The boys are pleasant, funny, and have their own talents. The parents are loving, but also flawed, and with agendas of their own.Emotional topics are brought to the fore a couple times, particularly issues of grief. But comedy reigns....comedy and a good heart.Nice work from the kid actors, and I'm keeping an eye on David Bloom, who played one of the recurring secondary roles. I saw real depth and range in him.I'll miss the kids of Normal Street. When Amazon gets it right, as they often do, they excel.

When I 1st saw the commercial for this show, I was thinking cheesy name, cheesy plot, another Disney/family channel dud they produce these days, but then I decided to watch the premiere, just to see, give it a chance and I was surprised. I don't know why, but it just drew me in, it was strangely mystifying and no matter how totally not normal it was, it felt... real. The filming style wasn't like an ordinary show, it was more like a real setting, but not in a bad way, it adds to its character, and then the kids themselves, they're... real... I don't know how else to describe it, they're not the annoying obnoxious stupid kids from most family channel shows, they're clever, they're curious, they act like they are kids growing up in this strange world and learning to deal with different struggles in a spooky yet fun, almost enchanting way. They're genuine characters with genuine personalities and are easier to relate to, yet they still give that air of humour just not over the top. The only way to know what I mean is to watch it for yourself, I can't describe the feeling it gives me, but it makes you think. It's fun, their are interesting situations that are magical, but not crazy overwhelming, it's a spark of childhood magic, I guess. The show also showcases stories in a variety of different animations and it's interesting to see the different styles in each episode, but also the music, I love the music. It's so slow, calm, catchy, spooky, enchanting. Watch this show and I think you'll see what I mean, I don't think you'll regret it, and if you do, 22 minutes isn't that long... but they still manage to fit in a story that feels like it should be a movie.

After 14 episodes of the first season, I am now comfortable in saying: Gortimer is smartly written, well acted, and solidly produced. It transports one to a simpler, happier time, while still meaningful and relevant to the younger viewers. Each episode is a stand-alone tale that evokes the mysteries of childhood and--in what seems a lost art--manages to teach poignant and valuable lessons. Some episodes are more powerful and magical than others, but each one is satisfying in its own right. This show is one-part "Eerie, Indiana," one-part Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and one-part its own wondrous thing.