Review of Bernie (2012) by Ruokang H — 05 Oct 2013

Shirley MacLaine, Jack Black. What's not to like?

This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Ruokang H on 05 Oct 2013.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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Loved this movie. Jack Black nailed it. Script and direction were both terrific. Watch it on Amazon Prime…

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By Seraphic W (83) on 06 Mar 2017

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By Liam H (258) on 01 Nov 2016

One of the best movies of all time. A little known gem featuring a wonderful acting performance by Jack Black…

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By Cristóbal S (87) on 31 Oct 2016

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By Josilyn V (21) on 24 Nov 2016

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By Jake A (1,026) on 05 Feb 2017

After reading the premise of this film I was expecting a kind of Weekend at Bernie's affair, fortunately it isn't and is a lot more grounded…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 26 Apr 2016

Really fun and fresh movie. An interesting and thought-provoking plot. Funny, entertaining, and educational. Based on a true story…

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By Loumarie R (9) on 06 Mar 2017

I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. It was a simple film that really shows Jack Black is a fantastic actor…

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By Bradley J (362) on 10 Jul 2017

Interestingly constructed (documentary-style) but ultimately Bernie slows to become a somewhat average flick, despite Black's impressive performance…

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By Mohammed A (375) on 08 Dec 2016

Bernie is directed and co-written by Richard Linklater, and it stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey in a black comedy…

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