Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Long time followers and fans of Cohen's body of work may be frustrated and disappointed, as I was, that after a brief introduction to Cohen and some of the music industry drama that followed his career- the filmmakers began to treat Cohen like a one hit wonder and started to focus on one song that eventually and finally went viral in popular and mainstream 'Murika... that people- including those who sang it- didn't even know had been written and recorded by Cohen . And after this documentary, they may not learn much more about Cohen's legacy or his vast contributions and pervasive influences in the arts world... except to say that he was the guy who "actually" "literally" wrote that Jeff Buckley song. Maybe that was the whole intention of this film, but it turned me off and I turned it off before the credits could sing "Hallelujah".

I really liked the film because it takes you on the life journey of Leonard Cohen, an artist I love very much, and illuminates things about his work in a deep and personal way. I also saw the movie "Leonard and Marian" and although it was interesting it was like a document. In the movie "Hallelujah" I was completely in it and was simply moved to tears.

He reminded me that life can be deep and meaningful if you just listen and try to understand yourself and other people. There has never been a man in modern times that could paint words together as a masterpiece like Leonard Cohen did. To this day the concert in Israel was the best concert I've ever seen in my life.

A fascinating journey about the one of the greatest songs of all time and the man behind the lyrics. Leonard Cohen fans may not learn much, but it truly is amazing how you can hear the song over and over and it doesn't get tiresome. How many songs can fill up a two-hour documentary and leave you wanting more? If you like music this is a must-see documentary! Hubby: 9.3/Wife 8.3 Average: 8.8/10

If you love Leonard Cohen and who doesn't love Leonard Cohen

Really enjoyed the documentary and how it followed the "life" of "Hallelujah" as well as the life of Leonard Cohen.

Treat yourself to a deep dive into the greatest song and one of the greatest artists of our time.

Intriguing: a full-length documentary not just about a great artist, but about one creation by that artist. The creation is (obviously) Hallelujah, the haunting Cohen liturgy prayer hymn now embedded in memories worldwide. The filmmakers visit everyone involved in every way with the poet/singer and the evolution of the song, a score of singers, producers, journalists. At the end, we are left with (or focused on) the mystery of What is Art? Not a bad place to be, but somehow the watcher hopes for just a little more.

amazingly well put together - moving and touching and emotional

If you loved Leonard Cohen and his music, see this movie!