Hugues Dayez is pleasantly surprised to see Benoît Poelvoorde back on the screens with “Normal”. The film revolves around the life of 15-year-old Lucie, who lives with her father William, suffering from multiple sclerosis. To avoid a social worker visit, they try to portray a “normal” family.
The movie subtly touches upon the themes of family, adolescence, and illness, with its charm lying in its fragility and the deep bond between the characters played by Justine Lacroix and Benoît Poelvoorde. Hugues Dayez praises the film for its understated humor, which evades pathos. He also notes that Poelvoorde demonstrates remarkable acting skills, rediscovering himself and his profession, and shedding his history of missing his talent on uninteresting films. In conclusion, the film is a heartwarming surprise and showcases Poelvoorde’s charisma in an intimate setting.
It’s a “good surprise” for Hugues Dayez: Benoît Poelvoorde is back on our screens with “Normale”. This film tells the story of Lucie, a 15-year-old teenager who lives with her father William who has multiple sclerosis. To avoid a visit from a social worker, they will do everything to give the appearance of a “normal” family.
By subtly tackling the themes of family, illness and adolescence, “Normal” “draws its charm from its fragility” and the beautiful bond between the characters played by Justine Lacroix and Benoît Poelvoorde. “No dripping pathos, but rather understated humor“says Hugues Dayez, who continues: “With this role, Poelvoorde rediscovers the very essence of his profession and his temperament. […] In recent years, he tended to waste his talent on uninteresting films. […]. It is therefore a nice surprise to discover it in a very endearing intimate film.
In conclusion, “Normale” is a heartwarming film that addresses delicate topics with understated humor and charm. The performance by Benoît Poelvoorde is a reminder of his talent as an actor, and the beautiful bond between him and Justine Lacroix is a highlight of the movie. Despite its fragility, “Normale” is a must-watch for anyone looking for a touching story regarding family, illness, and adolescence.
