Normandy Is My Name

This movie is funny. Sometimes through its own unique voice and commentary on its great premise; sometimes unintentionally. The characters can feel stock or broad at times (notable exceptions being the titular Normandy and her Grandma), but each adds a wrinkle to the concept of teens connecting beyond their digital personas. There are some scenarios they present that I would've loved to see another pass at the dialogue to make it flow more naturally (which would probably help some of the actors struggling to make deliveries sound natural), but some lines that are immediately hilarious and memorable (again, grandma sticks with you). I appreciated the filmmakers had something to say, did it with humor and consideration of different viewpoints, and made some real connections between the characters. A low budget first time feature, starring local amateurs is no easy task, but the filmmaker seems to find his footing a bit with this effort. Looking forward to him honing his voice in future efforts.

This film was funny, original, and nice opportunity for local artists to put something out there. Clearly not Hollywood budget, the film suffers from pitfalls that many indie films do... But it's still a worthy project. What you lack in funding and expertise is heart and originality. At times the script gets a bit slow, but I did get multiple laughs from these characters.

This film takes you on a journey with 5 very different teens, a jock, a rocker, a nerd, a cheerleader, and an outspoken teen named Normandy who are forced my their parents to connect the old fashion way...without electronics for 30 days and attend a mandatory weekly get together. There are plenty of antics and laughs to be had as you see the teens stumble through the adjustment. Will boredom rain or will the teenagers discover a hidden truth about life and the value in our human connection and shared experience? Normandy is My Name is a hilarious and heartwarming film with an essence of Juno mixed with a Napoleon Dynamite flare.

This film has a Nickelodeon or After School Special vibe and concerns four teens undergoing digital withdrawal when their parents remove social media from their lives. They learn the value of meaningful relationships through actual interaction and develop strong friendships. It's competently shot and edited possessing a light tone.

Lots of good reviews here. However couldnt really recommend. The adult actors let it down, script and direction were stilted or unrealistic. The background music often didnt really work. However it was a worthwhile attempt -and did pretty well for the low budget.