Like a “Nobody” sequel directed by Tarantino.

It would make sense that “Normal” would share some of the same spirits of “Nobody,” because of how it’s an action movie with Bob Odenkirk putting his mannerisms in in the main protagonist, and how he and Derek Kolstad (“John Wick,” “Nobody”) are writers and producers. Just imagine if “Nobody 3” was aimed by Quentin Tarantino, added 60s-70s music in the mix, and was on a low budget. Magnolia Pictures is the distributor of “Normal,” but it’s just as entertaining as it would be if it were released by Universal Pictures or Lionsgate.

Odenkirk plays Ulysses, the newly appointed sheriff in the fictional town of Normal, Minnesota (actually filmed in Winnipeg), following the death of their previous sheriff. He’s the kind of sheriff who would give “Park Better” tickets and peacefully break up situations, although he is still fighting demons regarding a bad incident of his. And this is the kind of town with secrets and a moose that pops by in the fog or snow, like it’s supposed to be some kind of sprit. People would be lucky to see it.

One day, a couple-Lori (Reena Jolly) and Keith (Brendan Fletcher)-decide to rob the bank, and Ulysses goes to the scene, only for him and the robbers to find out that Normal is holding gold bricks, cash, and military grade weapons for a Japanese mobster en route to America. He even has his goons pose as security guards at the bank. The mayor (Henry Winkler), the cops, the bartender (Lean Headey), and almost all the residents are the bad guys, while Ulysses and the robbers end up being the good guys fighting during a blizzard and a blackout.

“Almost all,” because the dead sheriff’s daughter Alex (Jess McLeod) has already been the good girl from the start, when Ulysses meets her during her depression. She’s not a wolf in sheep’s clothing, especially when she wants to be locked away from the bad guys. In fact, she eventually becomes his sidekick. Don’t they just all?

Now the main villains don’t have much basis and have to be killed off too early in the film, but unlike the regenerating killers in “They Will Kill You,” they have fights worth watching. Both these action films have the Tarantino vibe, but “Normal,” directed by Ben Wheatley, refuses to take the easy way out. It likes to break free from the formulas of the action movie, which requires the hero to kill all the villains and walk off battered and bruised into the sunset, and allows some consideration in whoever is willing to stay until the end. I can’t say why and how, but it’s all in the execution.

It’s an R-rated action movie, so expect some explosions, dismembered ears, cursing, and a lot of attitude. But don’t expect it to overdose on them. Expect it to have the kind of style and Odenkirk lead to keep us watching. Credit should also go to Jolly and Fletcher for playing criminals who aren’t too prone to violence as most movie bankers are, but still have to fight back against the real bad guys. It’s their acting and consistency that makes them entertaining.

If most of the town is prone to violence, then it would make sense that the killers and citizens of the awful action comedy “Jackpot” would reside in Normal. But unlike the people in that movie, “Normal” handles these people with better intentions, whether they’re shopkeepers or cops. And the hero knows how to handle them.