Review of Bernie (2012) by Jarrod R — 01 Apr 2013

Riveting, astounding, amusing....

4 Steve Buschemis.

This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Jarrod R on 01 Apr 2013.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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