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Critic Scott Tobias
rated 8

Linklater again gets the most out of Black’s devilish grin and zeal for musical performance.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

...Richard Linklater strikes gold, turning it into a droll, dark comedy of manners, and a showcase for the unobvious, quite inspired casting of Jack Black as the eponymous undertaker...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Anders Bo Schreiner
rated 8

...et fængslende kulørt stykke underholdning.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

Richard Linklater
As Deadbeat Dad (uncredited)
Jack Black
As Bernie Tiede
Shirley MacLaine
As Marjorie Nugent
Matthew McConaughey
As Danny Buck Davidson
Sonny Carl Davis
As Townsperson
Brandon Smith
As Sheriff Huckabee

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Bernie is a dark comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, based on a true story. The movie takes place in Carthage, Texas, and follows the story of Bernie Tiede, an assistant mortician who is well-liked by the townspeople. Bernie befriends Marjorie Nugent, an wealthy elderly woman who is known for her ill temper. As their friendship grows, Marjorie becomes increasingly possessive and abusive towards Bernie, who tries to distance himself from her. However, when Marjorie turns up dead, Bernie becomes the prime suspect and the town rallies behind him despite overwhelming evidence of his guilt. The film explores themes of small-town life, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships. It stars Jack Black as Bernie Tiede, Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent, and Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Davidson.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bernie include The Wolf of Wall Street, In Bruges, War Dogs, American Made, Casino Jack, Small Apartments.