Review of Bernie (2012) by Jovon T — 10 Apr 2015

What a twisted but sad tale. Jack Black was good in this!

This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Jovon T on 10 Apr 2015.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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True story about Bernie Tiede, a God-fearing, assistant mortician from Carthage, Texas, who befriends and murders the richest and meanest woman…

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