Finding Normal (2013)

I have loved Cameron from afar since her "Full House" days. That being said, this ain't that lovable comedy. (She stars as Dr. Lisa Leland). I also have watched a number of Mrs. Bure's movies and have liked most of them. This atrocity is the first that I am reviewing. Candace stars alongside Trevor St. John (Todd Manning, OLTL). The reason I gave it 2 stars was for Trevor and Lou Beatty, Jr's roles in the film. Lou plays "Doc" the town's No. 1 citizen. His "Obi-Wan" style of advice to Bure's "Lisa" character was the sole saving grace of this movie.Candace Cameron-Bure PHONED in her performance. The set-up for her character, I began to believe she could be a doctor. But when she arrived in Normal, Population 321; she saw a total of TWO whole patients, and one of the patients wanted Dr. Lisa to give her Pomeranian a shot!!Don't watch this movie!! If you want to see Cameron "Play Doctor" then rent or watch "Christmas Under Wraps" I will leave a review of her movie soon.

If you seen Michael J Fox's Doc Hollywood you have basically seen this movie with a few minor changes.I see some make this out to be some kind of religious movie and I did not see it that except for a story about a cross on public land part that lasted maybe 15 minutes Since it is just a remake of Doc Hollywood i will list a few of the changes other the the minor cross story.1. The obvious one the lead changed from male to female 2. The lead was going from L.A. to NYC instead of NYC to L.A.3. Instead of destroying a fence(Doc Hollywood) it was tickets that got the star community service Other then that without giving away to much it was Doc Hollywood.I recommend this movie unless you hate anything that even mentions something to do with religion because it is a funny

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.