Review of Weekend at Bernie's (1989) by Roger L — 15 Mar 2009

"Rich, I'm getting swimmer's ear!".

This review of Weekend at Bernie's (1989) was written by Roger L on 15 Mar 2009.

Weekend at Bernie's has generally received mixed reviews.

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I respect the nostalgia factor of Weekend at Bernie's... but to me this entire movie is hinged on dead body humor, and it didn't work for me…

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