The very definition of an "offbeat" comedy, My Normal stars Nicole LaLiberte as Natalie, a down-to earth lesbian dominatrix who dreams of becoming a filmmaker. Light, quirky, and very playful, it's probably the only film about BDSM that you could comfortably take your mother to see.
Natalie is immediately likable. The early scenes establish her as a master of her kinky profession, while still remaining a likable, friendly, girl-next-door kind of lady. She and three of her closest friends do "sessions" where they dominate their willing, paying, male clientele. Together and individually (depending on the client's preference), they ply the trade of BDSM, then hang out and go for drinks afterward.
Whether you care to glean deeper intent or not, My Normal is clearly a movie made with love. Every element of Natalie's world is rendered with an eye for detail – everything from the sex toys, to the random dominated clients, is played for fun. (Check out the guy who serves as an ashtray.) The acting, cinematography and overall production values make this small, indie film as pleasing and scrappy as our main characters, creating a very appealing world to slip into. The overall sex-positive air of acceptance of its dominatrix characters is an alternative viewpoint, but a welcome one, especially with its gleeful dismissal of judgment and labels.
The film's final act introduces a few final twists and turns, but despite one misplaced scene among the core dominatrix friends, everything ties up quite nicely. In fact, it has one of the cleverest and satisfying final sequences in recent lesbian film memory. My Normal is about as much fun as you can have without busting out the bullwhip, and far less painful.
"My Normal" is the story of Natalie, a young lesbian from the Lower East Side, who's struggling to find a balance between her dreams of becoming a film maker and her lifestyle as a dominatrix. Her exotic looks and unconventional techniques make her one of the most desirable mistresses in the NYC underground. After befriending her weed dealer and igniting a steamy love affair with her new girl, Natalie gets an internship on a real movie set. But if everything she ever wanted is becoming a reality, why is her life falling apart? When it seems that all is lost, Natalie realizes that the only way to turn her dreams into reality is to use her unique talents as a dominatrix to get exactly what she wants. Review by Afterellen.com and imdb
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