- Bernie [Blu-ray]

I bought this film on the recommendation of a friend. I hesitated because of the presence of Jack Black. I LIKE Jack Black, but let's face it, a little Jack goes a loooooooong way. For me, watching him is like watching Robin Williams doing comedy films - there is NO let up. It's manic all the way. He's just too exhausting to watch. However, in Bernie, Jack manages to keep his lid on and turn in an understated and sympathetic performance. His portrayal of the real-life, good-hearted Carthage mortitician-turned-murderer is absolutely brilliant. He is completely believable, and as a result, makes brings Bernie Tiede to life for those of us non-Carthage, Texas dwellers. Everyone in the movie played it straight, letting the laughs come from the dialog and the whole preposterous situation. It was just genius to use real Carthage citizens as a Greek chorus, moving the story along with the remarks, obvervations and memories. Matthew McConaughey does a great job too. The one casting I didn't too much care for was that of Shirley MacLaine. Don't get me wrong; I normally love Shirley MacLaine, but she's been playing the old female curmudgeon role for all it's worth since Steel Magnolias. In fact, her take on her role of Marjorie in Bernie is just a one-dimensional reprise of Weezer. Nevertheless, this is an excellent, unique movie about real events in a small Texas town. The events are so outlandish that this film would not have worked as fiction: the story is just too implausible. Most of all, this showed me what an excellent artist Jack Black is. He is not the one-note like I thought he was. His performance was perfect: restrained, believable and completely sympathetic. He was actually nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Bernie Tiede and I was sure rooting for him. I am now anxiously awaiting more great performances from Jack Black. In the meantime, I have Bernie - quirky, unique, hilarious, poignant, full of memorable characters and based in fact.

This was actually a true story!. Very good movie

I had forgotten about this movie until a girlfriend sent me a clip of it. I had to have it because it's such a funny movie.

This is a true story of a very gifted young man who finds a job in a small Texas town as an assistant mortician. In no time, the whole town fell in love with this man... he was perfect in every way, hard-working, kind, humble, talented in so many things. But when he befriends a very wealthy cantankerous old widow, things soon begin to change, including himself. I won't spoil the movie by telling you how it ends, but it does in such a way you'd never dream. Full of intrigue and many plotlines, with superb acting, you'll find this to be a very enjoyable movie with a surprising ending

Bernie is one of the funniest films that I have seen for some time. Jack Black does a fantastic job at playing a prissy mortician. It is one of his best performances. The supporting cast also is quite superb. The best thing about this film is that it is filmed retrospectively, and the majority of the characters in it are being interviewed just telling their thoughts on the town, Bernie, and his crime.

Normally I don't like Jack Black in movies. This movie would be the exception. He did the part well.

Not what you would expect Jack Black to play in. There was no comedy in the movie. However Jack took the role and played it to the best possible turn. Shirley MacLaine is of course wonderful in anything she does however this role seemed flat for her. The movie is based on a true story and that makes it more interesting.

good

Me ha gustado la pelicula, es algo distinto en la narracion y las actuaciones de los actores magnificas. Te identificas con lis ciudadanos. Un rato divertido en medio de tanta basura pokiyjca qye nos rodea. Ya no veo la Tele/malas noticias y de ladrones. Compro peliculas en Amazon que me llegan en 24 horas y me sale mas barato que coche, atasco y taquilla. Previamente analizo kas peliculas a comorar en film affinity.

Living in Texas this film amused me more than many others because of its portrayal of small town life in East Texas which was spot on and so funny.In fact had I answered the call I would have got to see it close up as an Extra. Sadly it wasn't to be. Based on a true Story,the lead character played brilliantly by Jack Black,ends up in Jail but what you won't see in the movie, because it happened after it's release, was the character upon whom the film was based ended up being released with the support of the Films Director,Richard Linklater. Because the Director offered the jailbird somewhere to stay the Court agreed to release him. Another great story following the original. Highly recommended.

Bellissimo film. Tutto come da descrizione e qualità video ottimale

This DVD was recommended to me by a friend who loves to watch movies based on a 'true story'. I found it to be interesting and hilarious, although the end was expected, there is a lot one can learn from it. Overall, good acting and one to re-watch on the weekends. Would recommend.

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