Review of Bernie (2012) by Becky R — 29 Apr 2013

I love that they used the actual townspeople.

This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Becky R on 29 Apr 2013.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Owen L (56) on 12 Aug 2016

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

Richard Linklater's work have it's own inventive charm to it, and Bernie is another great film of his I think…

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This film certainly has something that most movies coming out of Hollywood lack: originality. Apparently, truth is stranger than fiction…

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By Seraphic W (83) on 06 Mar 2017

As always, Linklater sets up a wonderful possibility but, alas, fails to deliver the punchline…

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

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