'Bernie' A Review

'Bernie' is a docu-dramady about a small town Texas mortician, based on a true story. Jack Black plays Bernie an effeminate possibly gay funeral director in a small town who befriends a local rich widow. They develop a vague relationship until one day he is overcome and kills her.

The film is incredibly subtle and well acted. The best parts of the film are those things that are left unsaid. Jack Black's portray is Oscar worthy. His relationship with Shirley MacLaine is undefined and played slowly. A friendship that evolves into something great than devolves. We never loose sympathy with Bernie, ever.

A good portion of the movie is told through actual first person interviews with members of the town who knew the characters in real life. The weaving of the interviews with the scenes is effortless and creates this beautiful bittersweet journey.

It's difficult to describe the 'plot'. You need to know it's not a comedy, but it's funny. It's not a drama, but it can be sad. And it's provocative.

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