"Bernie"

Today we saw the best movie of the year (so far).

I had been reading about "Bernie" the new movie starring Jack Black that is based on a true East Texas story. Bernie lives in Carthage, Texas and is the assistant funeral home director, soloist in the church choir, and the leading volunteer in the community for local theater, arts fairs, Christmas lights, and fund raisers.  He is loved by the "Blue Hairs" and honored by the town.  After the richest oil man in town dies, he befriends his widow Marge Nugent (Played by Shirley McLaine).  She is the town bitch! She likes no one and no one likes her.  To make a long story short the most despised person in town is killed by the most loved person.  Note: This is not a movie killer, it is why the movie was made.  

Matthew McConaughey is the D.A.

The true stars are the towns people who are interviewed through out the movie who knew the real people.

They tell the story as no one else can.  It is real and crazy good fun.

There is a scene at the Methodist church women's class where they are debating whether Jesus turned water into fermented wine or just juice. It is priceless AND an argument that I have heard many times.

I don't know if people on the left or right coast would understand it, but if you have lived in small town Texas or Oklahoma, you know that it is priceless.

Again this is a TRUE STORY!  I have included  photo of the real Bernie or Marge.

I already want to see it again.

I give it ***** stars. It is PG13 for cussing (which is only by the real people!)

2012 movie number 17