Review of Bernie (2011) by Natalie M — 30 Dec 2012

Richard Linklater brilliantly takes on this bizarre, darkly comic true story.

This review of Bernie (2011) was written by Natalie M on 30 Dec 2012.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Casey P (88) on 06 Apr 2016

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By Greg R (1,187) on 06 Apr 2016

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By Cristóbal S (87) on 31 Oct 2016

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I've never seen Jack Black like this. He plays a effete Texan undertaker who seduces and murders a wealthy elderly woman…

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By Blair K (326) on 19 Apr 2016

Chemistry between jack black and Shirley maclaine makes this dark comedy worth watching. good mix of drama and comedy. would definitely watch again…

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