Review of Bernie (2012) by Paul Nicholas C — 05 Dec 2012
Hilarious, masterful black comedy focused on a complex protagonist set in a rich backdrop of East Texas populated with colorful, real people. Jack Black fleshes out a character who is outwardly charitable, in a sympathetic plight with a subtle calculating evil.
Richard Linklater ('Waking Life,' 'Before Sunset') -- is quietly one of the great directors of today. Although voice over is usually a crutch that most films abuse, the unusual hybrid of talking head interviews and narrative scenes makes 'Bernie' is a great example of unconventional storytelling.
That said, one of the few negatives of 'Bernie' is, on a few occasions, the voice-over runs over into excessive exposition. In the end: 'Bernie' is easily among the best films of 2012.
This review of Bernie (2012) was written by Paul Nicholas C on 05 Dec 2012.
Bernie has generally received positive reviews.
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