Review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 13 Jul 1998
Very hard to take with the film sitting up and practically slobbering in its eagerness to prove how loveable it is. A pity, because the score isn't half bad (the show-stopping 'If I Were a Rich Man' almost gets lost), the choreography has possibilities, and Topol is distinctly personable.
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This review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 13 Jul 1998.
Fiddler on the Roof has generally received very positive reviews.
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