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Bernie

2011

Richard Linklater

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Rick Dial ...

6.2

5,082

Comedy. Drama Based on a real-life story. In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) was one of the town's most beloved residents. He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times	"I had to forget what I knew about Black. He creates this character out of thin air, it's like nothing he's done before, and it proves that an actor can be a miraculous thing in the right role."	POS
United States	Ann Hornaday The Washington Post	"A troubling, quirky gem. (...) 'Bernie' unfolds into many equally rich narrative strand (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"	POS
United States	Manohla Dargis The New York Times	"Gaudily vibrant, at times morbidly funny"	POS
United States	Peter Travers Rolling Stone	"No use trying to describe 'Bernie'. It's a one-of-a-kind inspiration. You will never feel closer to a convicted killer. Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Mary F. Pols Time	"Instead of exploring something bigger, like the origins of Bernie's need for the company of elderly ladies (...), Linklater limits the story and mood to black comedy"	NEU
Australia	Andrew L. Urban Urbancinefile	"A unique work, a special film, a wonderful story, amazing characters; you'll watch the end credits with a big smile on your face."	POS

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