Review of Bernie (2012) by Adam P — 03 Jan 2013

Twists the real-life exploitation and murder of an elderly woman into a black comedy in which the killer is our hero. Should it have been done? Oh my no. But it's been done so very well...

This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Adam P on 03 Jan 2013.

Bernie has generally received positive reviews.

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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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One of the funniest dark comedies I've ever seen. Jack Black gives an incredible performance and this film will have you laughing and thinking…

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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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By Matt G (2,017) on 26 Sep 2017

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By Jacob D (884) on 27 Jun 2017

The most underrated performance of jack blacks career and probably his best performance also watch this movie…

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By Macsmusic (32) on 05 Jan 2018

This movie is pretty much amazing in every way. Its funny, it's sad, and it's always interesting…

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By Craig F (523) on 11 Sep 2016

Why this movie did not get a wider release in theatres, that, I do not know. Very funny, sad and entertaining…

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Clearly, director Richard Linklater has a non-visual sense of humour…

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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 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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