Clickonline writes: "There are no massive revelations in Bernie, no wildly dramatic moments or extraordinary set pieces. But as a character study you’ll find grace and wit to spare, plus an insight into an incredible true story and a potentially career-defining performance from Black. Recommended."
A story so unbelievable it must be true.
In one of the most bizarre real-life twists imaginable, convicted murderer Bernie Tiede has been allowed by a Texas judge to leave prison on bond – provided he lives with Hollywood director Richard Linklater, who made a film about him.
ges-sa.com | "Stuck in a small town, everybody knows everybody’s business but nobody really knows Bernie. In a small town called Carthage, down in good old Texas there is an guy called Bernie Tiede the local assistant Mortician. Loved by all of the community, no one could find fault with him. Now Bernie becomes friends with the recently widowed Marjorie Nugent, who is considered by the rest of the town as cold and really unpleasant. They basically got joined by the hip, travel all over the world, expensive gifts. But this came with a price…..Almost no social life, constant nagging, until one day when Bernie just popped. And just like that old Marjorie became a Popsicle. This is the most unbelievable story it must be true."
Enjoyed the review. My friend grew up in Carthage, the town that is shown in the movie, and know most of the people portrayed in the film. It was like a walk down memory lane for him. This film captures the characters of the town so well.
if you are a jack black fan you will definitely like to watch this. he gave an exceptional performance..technically he is just the same as before but i think the character suited him well, this is a surprising movie because i thought it would be boring but when it reached the second act it was very watchable.