Bernie

2 Paws
Seen recently at AMC Oakview 24

I love Jack Black, and I love Shirley MacLaine, but that doesn't mean that I love them together.

This film is an uncomfortable mix of comedy and drama. Funeral homes and murders and small towns are all great topics to explore cinematically, but the creepiest thing about this one is that it's based on a true story. Parts of it are hysterical - Matthew McConaughey is perfect as Texas lawman Danny Buck, Sonny Carl Davis is a scene stealer as one of the redneck townies, and MacLaine's best moment on screen is her chewing scene with Black in the restaurant.

I wish someone would give Mr. School of Rock a great dramatic role to tackle.

Bonus Bones: 0
No dogs, one armadillo.