Review of Hava Nagila: The Movie (2012) by Sean P — 14 Dec 2013

Interesting documentary of the origins and growth of Hava Nagila. Worth watching for the tidbits you'll learn about the song.

This review of Hava Nagila: The Movie (2012) was written by Sean P on 14 Dec 2013.

Hava Nagila: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Fr. Chris Carpenter (308) for Movie Dearest (271) on 05 Mar 2013

Fun and illuminating...The movie as well as the song serve as fitting, entertaining testaments to the resilience of the Jewish people…

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By Kam Williams (1,272) for NewsBlaze (855) on 28 Feb 2013

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hava Nagila but were afraid to ask, except:: 'What's the deal with the ritual of raising a chair in…

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By Mark R. Leeper (892) for Mark Leeper's Reviews (297) on 11 Mar 2013

As one interviewee says the song is a melody that evokes new life, hope, and joy. The song does that and so does HAVA NAGILA (THE MOVIE)…

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By John Anderson (1,358) for Newsday (2,345) on 07 Mar 2013

The attitude is so much fun and the story so involving that a little naches is forgivable…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 19 Jun 2013

Seems a bit self-conscious and precious initially, but it works…

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By Jerry K (173) on 16 Nov 2013

Although it is a bit too long, Hava Nagila: The Movie is entertaining, informative and serves as a healthy injection of chicken soup for gastronomic…

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By Lori C (73) on 17 Mar 2013

Going tonight . Preview looks great. Fantastic. Great shot of Bruce and the E Street Band. Very entertaining and informative…

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By Ron Wilkinson (582) for Monsters and Critics (513) on 22 Mar 2013

What does it mean? Do we really care? We should…

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By Hilary G (20) on 13 Mar 2013

What's not to like! Fun and interesting. Even my shiksa partner enjoyed it…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 25 Feb 2013

This richly entertaining documentary relates the history of the ubiquitous song that has been covered by everyone from Lena Horne to Elvis…

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