Review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) by Bob B — 08 Jan 2017
A major film by Norman Jewison, Fiddler on the Roof is as much of a visual spectacle as it is a marvelous partition of music. Weather you enjoy or not musicals, I personally can't stand most of them, be ready for a slice of film making like only they knew how to cook them back in the days.
Sure it stands for old fashion values and traditional family life but Topol is magnificent and manages to stay incredibly lovable even when he loses his temper. The rest of the cast is amazingly good and each of the characters feel true to his/her convictions.
The cinematography, the score, the sets, the costumes, everything here is perfectly crafted to offer one of these monumental entertainment for the whole family. Shot in 1971, the film still stands as one of the best musicals ever made on screen.
Brilliant, inventive, traditional but avant-garde in a way, this is a touching, daring and marvelous ensemble. Definitely a timeless must see.
This review of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) was written by Bob B on 08 Jan 2017.
Fiddler on the Roof has generally received very positive reviews.
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