13/26
In a small Texas town, a friendly undertaker befriends a wealthy widow, but when she starts to become controlling, she does everything she can to get out of his clutches. Real-life residents of Carthage, Texas, who knew the real Bernie, Science and Marjorie Nugent, appear in the film to comment on the events. Bernie committed murder in 1996, but she answers her iPhone almost immediately after the murder. Townsperson: [speaking of Marjorie Nugent] He’d chew your ass off at the drop of a hat. I mean, he’d rip you a brand-new, three-bedroom, two-bathroom, double-wide asshole. No problem. Before the main credits roll, photos of the real-life Bernie and Marjorie together are shown, as well as a short video of Bernie Teide talking to Jack Black. According to the film’s Technical Information link, there are two different versions of this film: one 1 hr 39 min (99 min) and the other 1 hr 44 min (104 min) (US). Featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Jack Black/New York City’s Meatball Shop Guys/Beirut (2012). Love Lifted Me Written by James Rowe and Howard E. Smith Performed by The Florida Boys Courtesy of World Entertainment Adapted by Warner Music Group Film & TV Licenses. When I decided to watch this movie, I was under the impression that it was supposed to be a comedy, and while it has its humorous and funny moments, it’s more of a drama than anything else. However, this was a good movie that draws you in and hooks you in almost from the start. The fact that this is based on a true story makes this even better if you think of someone like “Bernie” as actually existing only helps to draw you into his complex and strange world. Jack Black is simply amazing in this role, a statement I never thought I would make, but in reality he is worthy of a Suburban and possibly Oscar mention. Here’s my take away, this movie is worth your time or money, whichever is more important to you. It’s an enjoyable journey into a real life oddball character who simply grows on you from start to finish.