Bernie

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Always happy to see another Richard Linklater film. This time tackling a true story and interspersed with interviews and scenes with local residents playing themselves. And it's rather fantastic.

A real show piece for Jack Black who absolutely kills in the role. Pun intended I guess. He gets to sing an awful lot in the film. Shirley MacLaine isn't given much to do but Matthew McConaughey sure looks to be having a lot of fun.

It's such a strange circumstance and it's portrayed wonderfully with a sense of empathy and understanding. It's also hilarious and a little heartbreaking and thanks to Blacks portrayal, sure to leave you with a few questions about the morals of the situation.

Very enjoyable with a real air of authenticity.