North of Normal will have you crying and laughing. Actually, the book & the movie will have you experiencing ALL emotions. Cea had a remarkable upbringing with tragedy & triumphs. You will swear the acting you are watching in the movie was playing out in real life before your eyes. You will want to hug every Cea and protect her. Everyone around you in the theatre will fade away. And that's what a great movie experience is all about. All of the actors did a fantastic job. From the moment the movie started, other than the laughter in spots, a hush fell across the packed theatre until the very end. After the movie, I had a couple conversations with people about the movie and the books. One in particular was with an older gentleman (before & after the movie) who loved the first book, but didn't know there was a second book. He was quite excited to go and purchase Nearly Normal & delve into that one. The only unfortunate part about the movie is there is never enough time to cover the entire book...Or maybe there is...do I hear sequel or maybe even threequel?! (LOL Is that a word?). My wish is for everyone near and far, big city or small town, is to get the chance to see this well written, directed and portrayed movie in person on the big screen. Love to every "Cea" in the world. <3.
